Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD
Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD is a gastroenterologist in Eagan, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital and M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
MNGI Digestive Health - Eagan Endoscopy Center & Clinic
1185 Town Centre Dr Ste 205 Eagan, MN 55123Make an Appointment
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| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 2 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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Dr Douglas Nelson graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota in 1983 with a degree in biochemistry. After entering medical school he was elected to the national medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha in 1986, and received his medical...read morebiography
Dr. Douglas Nelson graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota in 1983 with a degree in biochemistry. After entering medical school he was elected to the national medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha in 1986, and received his...read moreGastroenterology
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University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus
Medical School, 1989
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MNGI Digestive Health - Eagan Endoscopy Center & Clinic
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
93%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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