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Laurence Nelson Jr., MD, Ophthalmology, Layton, UT

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Ophthalmology Layton, UT

Cataract Related

Physician

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  • Office

    2121 N 1700 W
    Layton, UT 84041
    Phone+1 801-773-4840
    Fax+1 801-525-8151

Summary

  • General ophthalmologist at Tanner Memorial Clinic in Layton, UT. Commander of the 419th MDS, Hill AFB, UT. Interests include treating combat casualty eye trauma, cataracts, oculoplastics, strabismus, etc. Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. F-16 Flight Surgeon.

Education & Training

  • Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)
    Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1991 - 1995
  • Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of Medicine
    Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1992 - 2000
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013

Committees

  • Member, Tanner Clinic Board of Directors 2006 - Present