Dr. Stephen L. Nelson, Jr.
Dr. Nelson has been practicing pediatrics and pediatric neurology for over 15 years. He is the current Director of Pediatric Neurology at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA, where he performs high volume inpatient and outpatient evaluations. He runs the pediatric epilepsy center which offers video EEG monitoring as well as epilepsy surgery. He is also a full-time faculty as Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Nelson holds a medical license in the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Maryland and is certified as a medical doctor expert witness by the state of Florida. He is also dual board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric neurology.
In addition to his current clinical and academic appointments, Dr. Nelson has undertaken the responsibility of Medical Director at the Tulane Center for Autism and Related Disorders as well as Co-Director of the newly established Tulane NeuroGenetics Center in 2016. Dr. Nelson earned his PhD in Biomedical Sciences at University of California, Riverside followed by his M.D. at University of California, San Diego. He completed his pediatric residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in Lackland AFB, TX and his child neurology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, CA. He served on active duty in the United States Air Force with final assignments at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, where he was appointed Director of the National Capital Consortium Child Neurology Fellowship Program, and the Director of Child Neurology for the Nation's largest and only tri-service medical training school. A highly decorated Colonel in the Medical Corps, Dr. Nelson also subsequently served in the US Air Force Reserve. During his free time, Dr. Nelson can be seen enjoying a good book at a local coffee shop or strolling along the beautiful Audubon Park with his wife, kids, and dogs. |
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 "Pediatricians who earn the FAAP designation have obtained board certification in pediatrics and made an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning and advocacy for children." |
what is the difference between ABP, aBPN, & AAP?
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Most pediatric neurologists obtain certification from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN offers certification in neurology with additional qualification in child neurology. Board certification is proof of dedication and professionalism. Certification by the ABP and ABPN consist of a certification exam at the end of training and maintenance of certification throughout their career.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a membership organization that advocates for children and pediatricians in the US, and is separate from the ABP. The AAP is the largest provider of educational materials for pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists in the world. The AAP does NOT certify pediatricians. In fact, there are AAP members who are not board certified. However, to become a Fellow of the AAP (FAAP) ABP certification is required.
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Stephen Nelson, MD, PhD, FAAP
The FAAP designation after a pediatrician's name stands for Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatricians who maintain their FAAP designation have obtained board certification in pediatrics and made an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning and advocacy for children.
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