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Dr. Derek James Nelson DO

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

200 1ST ST SW ROCHESTER MN, 55905
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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

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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

Dr. Derek James Nelson DO's Practice location

200 1ST ST SW -
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
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