Meet Steve Nelson, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans CMO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2026-01-13

Who is Steve Nelson?

Steve Nelson, MD, is the Chancellor of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, appointed in 2024, with a distinguished career in academic medicine and healthcare leadership.

Steve Nelson's Work History

He has held various senior academic and administrative positions at LSU Health New Orleans since joining in 1984, including Dean of the Medical School and President of the LSU Healthcare Network.

• 1984 - Faculty Member, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
• 1994 - Professor of Medicine, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
• 2005 - Chief of the Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
• 2007 - Dean of the Medical School, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
• 2009 - President of the LSU Healthcare Network, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
• 2021-10 - 2024 - Interim Chancellor, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
• 2024-01 - Chancellor, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Steve Nelson's Education

Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from McGill University and completed his residency and fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• McGill University - Medical Degree
• Johns Hopkins Hospital - Residency in Internal Medicine
• Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health - Fellowship in Environmental Health Sciences

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