Dr. Derek James Nelson DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
200 1ST ST SW ROCHESTER MN, 55905About
Dr. Derek Nelson is a physiatrist practicing in ROCHESTER, MN. Dr. Nelson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Nelson focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Nelson can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2010
Provider Details
Internships
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Academy of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
Favorite professional publications
- Purple Journal
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