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Susan Nelson, MD, Geriatrics, Baton Rouge, LA

SusanEllenNelsonMDFACP FAAHPM

Geriatrics Baton Rouge, LA

Medical Director Post Acute Care Ochsner Health Network Palliative Medicine physician Ochsner Health System

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  • Office

    7436 Bishop Ott Dr
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    Phone+1 225-490-0604
    Fax+1 225-490-0354

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1988
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1980 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1994 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Ochsner Health First Healthcare System to Go-Live with Vynca and Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum's Statewide Electronic Registry for LaPOST Forms
    Ochsner Health First Healthcare System to Go-Live with Vynca and Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum's Statewide Electronic Registry for LaPOST FormsJanuary 5th, 2021
  • Vynca and Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum Partner with Ochsner, Prioritizing Patients' End-of-Life Wishes
    Vynca and Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum Partner with Ochsner, Prioritizing Patients' End-of-Life WishesFebruary 19th, 2020
  • Social Worker Awarded $3.73 Million Grant for Alzheimer's Care
    Social Worker Awarded $3.73 Million Grant for Alzheimer's CareJuly 8th, 2019
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