Dr. Frederick Nelson, MD is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist that specializes in Refractive (LASIK and PRK) and Cataract Surgery. He is passionate about eye surgery and caring for his patients and is dedicated to making sure each has an excellent experience. As a recipient of LASIK himself, he is focused on making the experience of receiving refractive surgery as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. Witnessing patients benefit and being able to see after LASIK is Dr. Nelson’s personal favorite aspect of his job, and he is excited to be able to deliver that benefit when you come to get laser vision correction. Dr. Nelson is currently the Medical Director of Ophthalmology at Nellis Air Force Base and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University, “America’s Medical School.” Dr. Nelson completed his medical school training in the Washington, DC area and his Ophthalmology Residency in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Nelson is very active in life and in his community. He enjoys pickleball, football, hiking, camping, running, and spending time with his wife and 4 children.
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Education | Training
- B.S. in Public Health, Brigham Young University
- M.D., Uniformed Services University
- Internship, San Antonio Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- Residency, San Antonio Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Memberships | Affiliations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology – Member
- United States Air Force – Active Duty Member
- Uniformed Services University – Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
- Nellis Air Force Base – Medical Director of Ophthalmology
- PreserVisionaries – Co-founder and Director of Campaigns
- Gold Humanism Honors Society – President (2017–2018)
