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Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD
Sports Medicine* Age 38
Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD
4.3 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Duluth, MN.
Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 38
Duluth, MN
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Duluth, MN.
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Dr. Nelson graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Duluth, MN and has 20 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F) and are affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Experience and Background Check

Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Impingement
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Dupuytrens Contracture
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shin Splints
Shoulder Dislocation
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylitis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Musculoskeletal Function Test

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Mar 23, 2025
He spent a lot of time listening and gave me very useful information.
— Mar 23, 2025
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Duluth, MN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 2005. She specializes in Sports Medicine.
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Sports Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2005
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  • Family Practice and Sports Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Nelson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Nelson has over 20 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center

    407 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN

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