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Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD
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Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fargo, ND.
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Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
Fargo, ND
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fargo, ND.

About

Dr. Nelsen graduated from NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY / MERITCARE HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM. Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fargo, ND and has 22 years experience. Dr. Nelsen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sanford Broadway Medical Center and Perham Health. Dr. Nelsen has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Hip Tendinitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelsen received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Nelsen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelsen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Bursitis of Hip
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
  • Blue PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PreferredOne PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Sanford South University Laboratory
    1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 417-6000
  2. 2 Perham Health
    1000 Coney St W, Perham, MN 56573
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 347-1200
  3. 3 Orthopaedic Associates of Fargo
    2301 25th St S Ste A, Fargo, ND 58103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 237-9712
  4. 4 Sanford Medical Center Fargo-IP Rehab Unit
    1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 237-9712

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY / MERITCARE HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelsen's profile.

Dr. Nelsen frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Hip Tendinitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD is affiliated with Sanford Broadway Medical Center and Perham Health.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Nelsen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sanford Broadway Medical Center

    801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND

  • Perham Health

    1000 Coney St W, Perham, MN