Mr. James Louis Nelson MD
Surgeon
15790 Paul Vega Md Dr North Oaks Health Sy Hammond LA, 70403About
Dr. James Nelson is a general surgeon practicing in Hammond, LA. Dr. Nelson specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Nelson provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Neuropathology
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