
Onajefe S. Nelson-twakor MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Onajefe Nelson-twakor is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Nelson-twakor performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
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1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121