Eric W. Nelson, M.D.

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Specialties:

Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement Including Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement

“My goal is to get you back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.”

After medical school and residency, I served nine years in the United States Air Force, gaining valuable trauma experience during a combat tour in Iraq. I also had the privilege of caring for the Air Force Academy hockey team, which had just completed its third NCAA tournament appearance. My experience and expertise will help me to improve on an already outstanding team at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, with the goal of improving the quality of life for the people of west central Minnesota. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, I am focused on sports medicine and general orthopedics. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, fishing, hunting, golfing, and spending time with my wife and two children.

Education & Training

Undergraduate Degree: United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Medical Degree: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification: Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons

Previous Team Affiliations

Former team physician for the United States Air Force Academy NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Team

Special Interests

General Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Publications/Presentations

Published author in the Journal of Hand Surgery and American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published author in the American Journal of Sports Medicine

Alexandria

111 17th Avenue East
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308

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Willmar

2800 1st Street South, Suite 220*
Willmar, Minnesota 56201

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“Wonderful, makes you know he cares about your treatment.”

– Carolynne J.

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