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Steve Nelson, MD, Pulmonology, New Orleans, LA

Steve Nelson MD

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease


Professor, Medicine, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans

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  • 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

  • Phone+1 504-842-4000

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Summary

  • Dr. Steve Nelson, MD is a pulmonologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana and Maryland. He is a Professor at LSU School of Medicine New Orleans.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1981 - 1984
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1981
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Match Day Reveals 50% of LSU Health New Orleans Medical Graduates Will Stay in Louisiana for Residency Training
    Match Day Reveals 50% of LSU Health New Orleans Medical Graduates Will Stay in Louisiana for Residency TrainingMarch 25th, 2025
  • LSU Health Professor, Dr. Lucio Miele, Appointed as Director of LSU-LCMC Health Cancer Center
    LSU Health Professor, Dr. Lucio Miele, Appointed as Director of LSU-LCMC Health Cancer CenterJanuary 7th, 2025
  • This LSU Leader Has One Big Goal to Transform Cancer Care and Louisiana Health
    This LSU Leader Has One Big Goal to Transform Cancer Care and Louisiana HealthAugust 18th, 2024
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