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Dr. Eric Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Eric Nelson, MD
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Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, MN.
Dr. Eric Nelson, MD
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Dr. Eric Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, MN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Brow Ptosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 55 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Brow Ptosis
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Brow Ptosis
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Brow Ptosis
Eyelid Surgery
Blocked Tear Duct
Ectropion of Eyelid
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Entropion
Eyelid Disorders
Orbital Fracture
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Excision of Chalazion
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Inflammation
Eyelid Lesions
Facial Trauma
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hordeolum
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Temporal Arteritis
Traumatic Injuries
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® Injection
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Juvéderm® Injection
Oculoplastics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Lid Retraction
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Minnesota Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Specialists
    6405 France Ave S Ste W460, Minneapolis, MN 55435
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 925-4161
  2. 2 Prischmann Facial Plastic Surgery PLLC
    5201 Eden Ave Ste 170, Edina, MN 55436
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 925-4161
  3. 3 Office
    4100 Minnesota Dr Ste C, Edina, MN 55435
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 838-0650
  4. 4 Office
    3960 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Ste 314, Minneapolis, MN 55433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 925-4161

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
4.7
Based on 55 Reviews
5 Stars (49)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 12, 2024
Wonderful. Asked questions, called me after to see how I was doing and would definitely use his practice again.
— Jun 12, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Of Southern California School Of Med
    1986
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jules Stein Eye Inst/UCLA
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Brow Ptosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Nelson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

    6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN