Dr. Susan Nelson is board-certified in internal medicine, geriatrics and hospice and palliative medicine. Over the last 30 years, she has advocated for systems to improve care for those with serious advanced illness. She serves as Medical Director of Post-Acute Care for the Ochsner Health Network and is System Chair, Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care as well as Bioethics with Ochsner Health. Dr. Nelson is a fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the American College of Physicians. She is chair of the LaPOST Coalition, as well as on the Leadership Council of National POLST-initiatives to develop and use a set of portable medical orders for patients with life limiting illness.
Medical Education
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Field of Study: MD
Internship
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Contact Info:
Ochsner Medical Center
1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
504-703-7640