Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD
Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fargo, ND and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nelsen has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY / MERITCARE HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sanford Broadway Medical Center and Perham Health. He is accepting new patients.
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| 1 star | 29% | 29% |
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Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fargo, ND and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nelsen has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from NORTH DAKOTA...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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North Dakota State University / Meritcare Hospital Consortium
Medical School, 2003
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
85%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1010% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% 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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