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Dr. Bradley Nelson, MD

Dr. Bradley Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Bradley Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

8100 Northland Dr Minneapolis, MN 55431

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4.7
12 ratings, 4 with a written review
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No time for me
Once I even suggested I might delay surgery, he seemed to check out of the conversation and would not answer further questions, neither in person that day nor via the patient portal’s built-in system for follow up questions within 7 days (I sent the questions the same or next day). Charged three hundred and sixty dollars for a ten minute meeting in which he did not answer all questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dissatisfied – Sep 27, 2022
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Excellent Physician! I had rotator cuff surgery last year and would highly recommend Dr. Nelson to all.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Arvada, CO – Feb 11, 2017
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You will not find a better knee surgeon than Dr. Nelson. He did my second ACL surgery after another unfortunate soccer injury. I felt like he gave me all the information necessary to make an informed decision about what was best for me. He was always supportive through the process and genuinely seemed to care about my personal goals and needs, and the ultimate outcome. I have never met a surgeon with such a warm, caring bedside manner. My knee is doing great, so thank you, Dr. Nelson!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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SoccerMom in Lakeville, MN – Aug 15, 2016
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HE is a great Doctor, if you have a issue that is out of the normal issues he will work at finding the answer. And will follow up to make sure that the treatment is working. Will take time to discuss with you what is going on. Will try different things before he will do surgery. Which I like, not a fan of Doctors that also want to do surgery right away. HE is very friendly, if you do have surgery he will take time to explain to your family what he did and does not make you feel rushed
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Marybeme in Minneapolis, MN – Jan 14, 2016
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Dr. Bradley Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Abbott...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Keller Army Community Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • University Colo Health Scis Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Fitzsimons Army Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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