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Dr. Eric Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Alexandria, MN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Eric Nelson, MD

Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Alexandria, MN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School and is affiliated with Alomere Health, CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital, Montevideo Hospital and Clinic and Rice Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists in Alexandria, MN with other offices in Willmar, MN and Glenwood, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nelson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Heartland Orthopedic Specialists A Service of Alomere Health
    111 17th Ave E Ste 101, Alexandria, MN 56308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 762-1144
  2. 2
    Willmar
    2800 1st St S Ste 220, Willmar, MN 56201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 214-7355
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    Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
    111 17th Ave E Ste 101, Alexandria, MN 56308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 762-1935
  4. 4
    Glenwood
    10 4th Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 762-1177

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Alomere Health
  • CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital
  • Montevideo Hospital and Clinic
  • Rice Medical Center

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Partial Shoulder Replacement Chevron Icon
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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Sports Medicine Related Procedures Chevron Icon
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    About Dr. Eric Nelson, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1639168651
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
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