Overview
Stephen Nelson is a Pediatric Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Spasmus Nutans, West Syndrome, Zellweger Syndrome, and Epilepsy in Children.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1319 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Nelson by calling their office at 504-842-3900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen Nelson a top-rated expert for Spasmus Nutans?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Nelson is classified as an Experienced expert for Spasmus Nutans, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Stephen Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen Nelson is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Spasmus Nutans, West Syndrome, and Zellweger Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Stephen Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Nelson has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spasmus Nutans. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- EpilepsyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- SeizuresDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.