StephenLewisNelsonJr.MDPhD, FAAP(He/Him)

Neurology • Metairie, LA

Epilepsy, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Child Neurology

Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

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Office
4720 S I-1-10 Service Rd W Suite 401
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone+1 504-988-6253

Fax+1 504-988-7654
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Summary

Dr. Stephen Nelson is a neurologist in Metairie, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, Tulane Health System, Lakeview Regional Medical Center a campus of Tulane Med Ctr, and Ochsner Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has been in practice 17 years. He specializes in epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and child neurology and is experienced in general neurology, child neurology, sleep medicine, seizures and epilepsy, and movement disorders.

Education & Training

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Child Neurology, 2004 - 2007
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2003
University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2000
University of California, RiversidePhD, Biomedical Sciences, 1991 - 1996
University of California, RiversidePh.D., Biomedical Sciences, 1991 - 1996
California State Polytechnic University, PomonaBS, Biology, Summa Cum Lauda, 1986 - 1990
California State Polytechnic UniversityB.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2003 - Present
MD State Medical License 2010 - 2025
MS State Medical License 2007 - 2024
LA State Medical License 2007 - 2024
FL State Medical License 2015 - 2021
AL State Medical License Active through 2008
IN State Medical License 2002 - 2005
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

New Orleans Best Doctor, Pediatric Subspecialty/Child Neurology 2015-2018
Program Director Child Neurology Fellowship, NCR, 2001-2013
HealthGrades Recognized Doctor 2015
Top Doctor Award, Leading Physicians of the World 2015
Special Experience Identifier (SEI), Neurology/Child Neurology USAF, 2012
Patients' Choice Award, 5-Year Honoree 2010
Special Experience Identifier (SEI), Pediatrics USAF, 2008
Field Grade Officer of the Quarter, 81st Medical Group 2008
Field Grade Officer of the Year, 81st Medical Group 2008
USAF Liaison Stanford Medical Center, 2005
Meritorious Service Medal USAF, 2004
CME-Continuing Professional Development Award American Academy of Pediatrics, 2004, 2010, 2015
Physician's Recognition Award AMA, 2004, 2010, 2015
Travel Award Southern Society for Research, 2003
Achievement Medal USAF, 2003
Scientific Achievement Award USAF, 2003-2004
Semi-finalist, Howard Johnson Research Achievement Award USPS, AAP, 2003-2004
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics, 2001
Distinguished Graduate, Commissioned Officer Training School USAF, 2000
Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year University of California Riverside, 1995
Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year University of California Riverside, 1995
Travel Award Environmental Mutagen Society, 1994
Travel Award Radiation Research Society, 1994
Graduate Student Council Travel Award University of California Riverside, 1993
Outstanding Army ROTC Cadet of the Year Cal Poly Pomona, 1988
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
STXBP1-Related Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy.
Brittani M Wild, Stephen Nelson> ;Pediatric Neurology Briefs. 2019 Dec 31
3 citations
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: Early Diagnosis in Infants.
Stephen Nelson, Brittani M Wild> ;Pediatric Neurology Briefs. 2018 Oct 17
5 citations
Congenital Syphilis: The Great Pretender Strikes Back. A Case Report.
Whitney Bembry, Margot Anderson, Stephen Nelson> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2018 Jul 1
12 citations
ALG13-CDG in a male with seizures, normal cognitive development, and normal transferrin isoelectric focusing
Therese Gadomski, Melody Bolton, Majid Alfadhel, Chris Dvorak, Olalekan A. Ogunsakin, Stephen Nelson, Eva Morava> ;American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2017 Aug 4
2 citations
An Unusual Cause of Frequent, Sudden, Transient, Unexplained Falls and New-Onset Status Epilepticus: Case Report and Mini-Review.
Dinesh Singh, Alford Dyer, Sherry Gu, Patrick McCarville, Annie Hess, Olugbenga Akingbola, J.M. El-Dahr, Stephen Nelson> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2018 Feb 1
4 citations
De Novo Heterogeneous Mutations in SCN2A and GRIN2A Genes and Seizures With Ictal Vocalizations
Dinesh Singh, Monica Lau, Travis Ayers, Yashna Singh, Olugbenga Akingbola, Lisa Barbiero, Stephen Nelson> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2016 Jul 20
2 citations
Asymptomatic Mycoplasma Infection Causing Acute Demyelinating Encephalomyelitis: Case Report and Review of Literature
Erin Dawson, Dinesh Singh, Carissa Armstrong, Omar Maatouk, Olugbenga Akingbola, Stephen Nelson> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2016 Feb 1
Consensus-derived practice standards plan for complicated Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma.
Drolet BA, Trenor CC, Brandão LR, Chiu YE, Chun RH, Dasgupta R, Garzon MC, Hammill AM, Johnson CM, Tlougan B, Blei F, David M, Elluru R, Frieden IJ, Friedlander SF, Ia...> ;J. Pediatr.. 2013-07-01
10 citations
Amphetamine excretion profile following multidose administration of mixed salt amphetamine preparation.
John T. Cody, Stephen Nelson> ;Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 2004 Oct 1
14 citations
Amphetamine Enantiomer Excretion Profile Following Administration of Adderall
John T. Cody, Stephen Nelson> ;Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 2003 Oct 1
Induction of mosquito hemolymph proteins in response to immune challenge and wounding.
Han YS, Chun J, Schwartz A, Nelson S, Paskewitz SM> ;Dev. Comp. Immunol.. 1999-01-01
83 citations
CLONAL ANALYSIS OF DELAYED KARYOTYPIC ABNORMALITIES AND GENE MUTATIONS IN RADIATION-INDUCED GENETIC INSTABILITY
Andrew J. Grosovsky, Karyn K. Parks, Cynthia R. Giver, Stephen L. Nelson> ;Molecular and Cellular Biology. 1996 Nov 1
22 citations
Ionizing radiation signature mutations in human cell mutants induced by low-dose exposures.
Stephen L. Nelson, Karyn K. Parks, Andrew J. Grosovsky> ;Mutagenesis. 1996 May 1
41 citations
Mutational spectrum of X-ray induced TK− human cell mutants
Cynthia R. Giver, Stephen L. Nelson, Mirabelle Y. Cha, Punnajit Pongsaensook, Andrew J. Grosovsky> ;Carcinogenesis. 1995 Feb 1
70 citations
Mapping the End Points of Large Deletions Affecting the hprt Locus in Human Peripheral Blood Cells and Cell Lines
Stephen L. Nelson, Irene M. Jones, James C. Fuscoe, Karolyn Burkhart-Schultz, Andrew J. Grosovsky> ;Radiation Research. 1995 Jan 1
77 citations
Spectrum of X-ray-induced mutations in the human hprt gene
Stephen L. Nelson, Cynthia R. Giver, Andrew J. Grosovsky> ;Carcinogenesis. 1994 Mar 1
26 citations
Spectrum of spontaneous HPRT mutations in TK6 human lymphoblasts
Cynthia R. Giver, Stephen L. Nelson, Andrew J. Grosovsky> ;Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. 1993 Jan 1
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Journal Articles

De novo heterogeneous mutations in SCN2A and GRIN2A genes and seizures with ictal vocalizations
Lau, M; Singh, D; Ayers, T; Singh, Y; Akingbola, O; Nelson, S., Clin Pediatr, 1/1/2015
Asymptomatic mycoplasma infection causing acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis - case report and review of literature
Dawson, E; Singh, D; Armstrong, C; Maatouk, O; Akingbola, O; Nelson, S., Clin Pediatr, 1/1/2015
Ionizing radiation signature mutations in human cell mutants induced by low-dose exposures
Nelson, SL; Parks, KK; Grosovsky, AJ, Mutagenesis, 1/1/1996

Abstracts/Posters

Bannwarth's Syndrome: A Unique Presentation Neuroborreliosis in an Adolescent Patient.
Ewers E, Nelson SL, Stagliono D, USPS, AAP, 1/1/2013
Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia as a Risk Factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Retrospective Cohort Study.
Lozada LE, Nylund CM, Gorman GH, Eide M, Eberly MD, Hisle-Gorman E, Goudie A, Nelson SL, Erdie-Lalena C, Huillet A, Kuehn D, USPS, AAP, 1/1/2013
Acute LSD Intoxication in Two Patients from Breath Spray: Case Presentation to Illustrate Approach to Children with Altered Mental Status.
Nelson SL, SPR, 1/1/2011
Amphetamine excretion profile following multidose administration of mixed salt amphetamine preparation.
Cody, JT; Valtier, S; Nelson, SL, USPS, AAP, 1/1/2003
Amphetamine enantiomer excretion profile following administration of adderall.
Cody, JT; Valtier, S; Nelson, SL, USPS, AAP, 1/1/2002
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Lectures

Pediatric Epilepsy
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2016
Child Neurology as a Career
Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2015
Autism/Developmental Delay
Lafayette, LA - 1/1/2015
Pediatric Neurology Emergencies
Mount Sinai Medical Center, South Beach, FL - 1/1/2015
School Failure
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2015
Childhood Epilepsy
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2015
Genetics in Epilepsy
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2015
PANDAS
Baton Rouge, LA - 1/1/2014
Status Epilepticus in the ER
New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2014
Traumatic Brain Injury in Kids
Bethesda, MD - 1/1/2013
Concussion in Children
Lafayette, LA - 1/1/2013
Acute Ataxia in Children
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA - 1/1/2013
Headaches in Pediatrics
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2013
Seizures in Children
Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Springs, MD - 1/1/2012
New World Seizure & Psychiatry Treatments
Shady Grove Hospital - 1/1/2012
Strokes in Neonates and Children
Shady Grove Hospital - 1/1/2012
Epilepsy Syndromes
Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2012
Epilepsy in Children
VA Hospital, Washington, DC - 1/1/2012
Child Neurology for the Pediatrician Workshop
Fredericksburg, VA - 1/1/2011
Child Neurology for the Adult Neurologist
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2011
Pediatric Neurological Emergencies
Shady Grove Hospital - 1/1/2011
Developmental Delay
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2011
How to Perform an LP
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2011
Life in Medicine
University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2011
Neonatal Seizures
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD - 1/1/2011
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Other

Nelson SL, Medlink
http://www.medlink.com/
1/1/2015
Tethered spinal cord.
Nelson SL, Medlink
http://www.medlink.com/
1/1/2015
Acute cerebellar ataxia.
Nelson SL, Medlink
http://www.medlink.com/medlinkcontent.asp
1/1/2015
Developmental coordination disorder.
Nelson SL, Medscape
http://emedicine.medscape.com
1/1/2015
Free and total carnitine.
Nelson SL, Medscape
http://emedicine.medscape.com
1/1/2015
Split cord malformation.
Nelson SL, Medlink
http://www.medlink.com/
1/1/2013
Frontal lobe syndromes.
Nelson SL, Medscape
http://emedicine.medscape.com
1/1/2013
Hydrocephalus.
Nelson SL, Medscape
http://emedicine.medscape.com
1/1/2013
Seizure presenting in childhood.
Nelson SL, Medlink
http://www.medlink.com/
1/1/2012
Megalencephaly.
Nelson SL, Medlink
http://www.medlink.com/
1/1/2012
Planning a Life in Medicine.
Smart J, Nelson S, Doherty J, Random House
1/1/2005
Analysis of Mutations Induced in Human Cells Exposed to High and Low Doses of Radiation.
Nelson SL, Dissertation for Ph.D., UCR in Biomedical Sciences
1/1/1996
Biology MCAT Notes and Passages.
Nelson SL (Co-author), HyperLearning
1/1/1996
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Neurology - AAN
Member
American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Fellow
Child Neurology Society
Member

Hospital Affiliations

Tulane-Lakeside HospitalMetairie, Louisiana
Tulane Medical CenterNew Orleans, Louisiana
Lakeview Regional Medical Center a campus of Tulane Med CtrCovington, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical CenterNew Orleans, Louisiana
Children's HospitalNew Orleans, Louisiana