Jeff Nelson, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Travel medicine
Professional interests:
- Dermatology
- Minor dermatologic procedures
- Preventive care
- Pediatric care
- Inpatient medicine
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Specialties/focus: Family medicine
Best part of my work: I enjoy getting to know my patients beyond their medical condition - that is the greatest privilege of being a doctor.
Why I became a physician: Losing my hair from Alopecia gave me a desire to bring healing to others.
What I tell my friends and family: Daily physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to prevent disease as well as improve your physical and mental health. Make exercise fun and not a chore!
How I spend my free time: I love spending time with my wife and two wonderful children, jogging, playing guitar, traveling, cooking and grilling.
What patients say about me: I am down to earth, easy to talk to and take time to listen.
Practice philosophy: I strive to treat patients as I would treat my own family and empower them to take ownership of their health.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Specialties
- Travel medicine
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Family activities
- Music
- Running
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Association
- Christian Medical and Dental Association
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
Residencies
- University of Minnesota - St. Johns Hospital Program
Years of experience
- 11
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)