Dr. Bradley Nelson, MD
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.
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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 moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Keller Army Community Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1999University Colo Health Scis Center
Residency Hospital, 1997Fitzsimons Army Mc
Residency Hospital, 1995University Of Minnesota Medical School
Medical School, 1991
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How 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
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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 awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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