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Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD
3.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Macon, GA.
Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD
3.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Macon, GA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Macon, GA.

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Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Macon, GA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital. Dr. Nelson Jr has experience treating conditions like Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Macular or Retinal Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson Jr received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson Jr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Macular Hole
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Eyelid Disorders
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Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
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Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Pathway HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
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    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Atlanta HMOx
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Macon HMOx
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    Preferred PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates of Middle Georgia
    160 Water Tower Ct, Macon, GA 31210
  2. 2 Office
    1240 S Houston Lake Rd, Warner Robins, GA 31088
  3. 3 Irie's Community Development Inc
    112 Mall Rd, Dublin, GA 31021
  4. 4 Piedmont Macon
    350 Hospital Dr, Macon, GA 31217

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3.3
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Jan 14, 2019
Dr. Nelson saved my vision. When I went to see him, I was blind in my rt. eye from AMD and I had a detached retna in the left eye. He operated repairing the left eye. I now have 20:50 vision. In addition he is a true gentleman and personable. His staff is considerate and nice.
Moses Alexander III in Warner Robins, GA — Jan 14, 2019
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Biography
  • Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Macon, GA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1986. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Ophthalmology
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  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1986
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson Jr's profile.

Dr. Nelson Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Macular or Retinal Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Macon Medical Center

    350 Hospital Dr, Macon, GA

  • Piedmont Macon North Hospital

    400 Charter Blvd, Macon, GA