Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 65

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD is an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Piedmont Macon North Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Norman Nelson Jr, MD

Practice

160 Water Tower Ct Macon, GA 31210

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson Jr specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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  • Clean Hospital
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Dr. Nelson Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson Jr

3.3

11 ratings, 6 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Kailey Denny – Oct 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Moses Alexander III in Warner Robins, GA – Jan 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mark in Byron, GA – Jul 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
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Thomson, GA – Jun 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Barnesville, GA – May 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
18 people found this helpful
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Former patient in Macon, GA – Dec 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Norman Nelson received his undergraduate education from Tulane University, New Orleans where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Economics in 1982 and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Retina Associates of Middle Georgia160 Water Tower Ct Macon, GA 31210
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Practice

Office1240 S Houston Lake Rd Warner Robins, GA 31088
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Irie's Community Development Center Inc112 Mall Rd Dublin, GA 31021
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Piedmont Macon350 Hospital Dr Macon, GA 31217
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Macon North Hospital

    400 Charter Blvd
    Macon, GA 31210
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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