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Dr. Scott Nelson, MD

Dr. Scott Nelson, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Scott Nelson, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Terrytown, LA. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner.

Practice

2500 Belle Chasse Hwy Terrytown, LA 70056

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(504) 391-5454

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Scott Nelson, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Terrytown, LA. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner.

  • Emergency Medicine

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank2500 Belle Chasse Hwy Terrytown, LA 70056
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Practice

Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
2

Practice

Ochsner Health Center-West Bank120 Ochsner Blvd Gretna, LA 70056
3

Practice

Life Care Hospital of New Orleans Kenner Regional180 W Esplanade Ave Kenner, LA 70065
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave
    Kenner, LA 70065
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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