Dr. Kristen Nelson, MD
Dr. Kristen Nelson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Saint Paul, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as United Hospital and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
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1925 Woodwinds Dr Saint Paul, MN 55125Compare with other Obstetrician Gynecologists
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Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Dr. Kristen Nelson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Saint Paul, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as United Hospital and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. She is accepting new patients.Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetric & Gynecologic Surgery
General Surgery
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University Of South Dakota
Medical School, 1995
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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