Matthew Nelsen, MD

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A Specialist in Sports Medicine

Dr. Nelsen is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine.
The services he provides include:

  • Hip and knee joint replacement
  • Cartilage repair
  • Knee ligament reconstruction
  • Shoulder scope and reconstruction
  • Rotator cuff repair and reconstruction

He also serves as team physician for North Dakota State University and the Fargo Moorhead RedHawks baseball team.

 

Speaks: English

Specialties

Services

(701) 417-6000

Background Information

Education History

Fellowship:
Sports Medicine: Institute for Bone & Joint Disorders, Phoenix, AZ
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Medical School:
University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND
Undergraduate School:
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND (1987-1992)

Certifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

My Idea of Care

Performing rotator cuff surgery is challenging and fun. It’s like putting a puzzle together, and the results for patients are really positive and motivating.

Additional Locations

Sanford Center for Joint Success Fargo

1720 University Drive S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103

(701) 237-9712

Perham Health Clinic

1000 Coney St. W.
Perham, Minnesota 56573

(218) 347-1200

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