March 16, 2026
Dear Patients:
It may seem that it has been a long time coming, but my retirement is finally here. It is with mixed emotions that I officially announce my retirement from active patient care as of March 31, 2026. Aside from being a husband and father, being a pain management physician has been the most rewarding measure of my life. Entrusting me in your care has been both an honor and privilege and I am humbled by your faith in me.
The last thirty-plus years, I have been blessed to work alongside some of the most knowledgeable and caring pain management physicians in the country. I can highly recommend my pain management physician partners at Flex Institute.
Please know that all of your medical records are safely on file here at Flex Institute and will remain confidential as per federal law. If you decide to take on a new physician outside of our practice, then you can follow the traditional routes to have your records transferred by contacting the clinic at 318-629-5505.
If I do not see you prior to my retirement date of March 31, 2026, please know I send you my sincere wishes for both health and happiness.
Very respectfully yours,
Ross B. Nelson, III., M.D.
Customized Care for Lasting Relief
Meet Ross B. Nelson III, MD, a board-certified expert in Pain Management and Anesthesiology who grew up in Shreveport and fondly remembers numerous childhood adventures. His educational journey took him from Phillips Academy Andover for high school and then to Vanderbilt University in Nashville for his undergraduate studies. However, his heart brought him back home to Shreveport for medical school at LSUHSC.
Dr. Nelson’s path in medicine continued with an internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, followed by an Anesthesiology Residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital. During his residency, his exceptional skills and empathetic patient interactions didn’t go unnoticed, leading to an invitation to pursue a fellowship in Pain Management. There, he mastered the art of interventional pain management, learning that effective treatment requires understanding each patient’s unique lifestyle and support system—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Dr. Nelson treasures the gratitude and success stories of his patients, which continue to inspire him even after nearly 30 years in practice. His approach to pain management is compassionate and personalized, ensuring that every patient receives care tailored to their specific needs.
Dr. Nelson is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care at FLEX, ready to support patients on their paths to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Whether in the clinic or the great outdoors, he brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to everything he does.
Outside of his medical career, Dr. Nelson cherishes his family time with his wife, Lisa, and their three children. An enthusiastic outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting and fishing and is a dedicated conservationist, actively participating as a lifelong member of the Coastal Conservation Association.
Expertise You Can Trust
Specialty Areas
- Pain Management
- Anesthesiology
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Pain Management, joint appointment at Baylor University Medical Center and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, July 1993 -June 1994
- Residency: Anesthesiology, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas, July 1990 – June 1993
- Internship: Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas, July 1989 – June 1990
- Medical Education: Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine in Shreveport, 1985-1989; M.D. Degree June, 1989.
- Undergraduate: Phillips Academy, Andover, 1977-1980
Vanderbilt University, 1980-1984, B.A. with high honors
