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Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(48 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: shoulder instability, sports health

2512 S 7th Street Department of Orthopaedics, R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454

(612) 273-1177

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Minneapolis, MN specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians and TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2512 S 7th Street Department of Orthopaedics, R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Address:

8100 Northland Drive
Bloomington, MN 55431

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“In his position within the University of Minnesota's Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Bradley Nelson mainly focuses on the intricacies of knee and shoulder injuries.”—"Meet Bradley Nelson, the doctor guiding U athletics through COVID-19", The Minnesota Daily , July 2020

“His surgery was performed by Dr. Brad Nelson at TRIA Orthopaedic Center.”—"Wild's Marco Scandella undergoes successful hip surgery", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, May 2017

“Brad Nelson, an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Minnesota, wrote in an e-mail that the University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP), a multi-specialty group practice...”—"United FC pushes on while waiting for tax deal", Star Tribune, July 2016

doctor visit	11

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	10

doctor visit	24

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	32

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	15

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	9

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	4

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	19
High Cholesterol	16
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Minnesota Physicians

TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 48 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Minneapolis, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,055 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $1,549	$3,506
DJO, LLC	$347 $347
Gemini Medical LLC	$227 $227
Stryker Corporation	$156 Tritanium $142	ICONIX $14
Foundation Medical, LLC	$127 $127
Other	$291 XARELTO $118	TRUESPAN $91	NOVOCART 3D $44	Monster Screw System $39

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,772
Food and Beverage	$1,431

Research Payments

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $51,813.

Biography

Dr. Bradley Nelson's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. In his practice, Dr. Nelson focuses on shoulder instability and sports health. Dr. Nelson's average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Nelson trained at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, and a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. He has received professional recognition including the following: Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctor". He is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Physicians. Dr. Nelson welcomes new patients at his office in as reported by HealthPartners.