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Dr. Matthew Nielsen, MD

Dr. Matthew Nielsen, MD

General Surgery*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Nielsen, MD is a general surgeon in Bemidji, MN and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2015. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sanford Usd Medical Center and Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Practice

1300 Anne St NW Bemidji, MN 56601

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(218) 333-5000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center Sioux Falls, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nielsen specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Matthew Nielsen, MD is a general surgeon in Bemidji, MN and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2015. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sanford Usd Medical Center and Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

  • General Surgery

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  • Michigan State University / College Of Veterinary Medicine

    Medical School, 2015
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota1300 Anne St NW Bemidji, MN 56601
1
Sanford Medical Center Fargo1233 34th St NW Bemidji, MN 56601
2

Practice

CHI Lakewood Health600 Main Ave S Baudette, MN 56623
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lakewood Health Center

    600 Main Ave S
    Baudette, MN 56623

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    96%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Sanford Usd Medical Center

    1305 W 18th St
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital

    1406 6th Ave N
    Saint Cloud, MN 56303
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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

    America's 250 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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