Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson, MD

Dr. Darlene Nelson is a pulmonologist who also practices internal medicine and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has been practicing for 21 years. Her extensive experience spans the full spectrum of lung and breathing disorders, from routine care to complex critical care situations.

Dr. Nelson practices at multiple Mayo Clinic locations in Rochester, Minnesota, including the Cancer Center, Saint Marys Campus, and Methodist Campus. She specializes in treating conditions such as pleural effusion, lung nodules, and lung cancer. Her procedural expertise includes performing bronchoscopies to examine the airways, thoracentesis to remove fluid from around the lungs, and coordinating pathology tests to help diagnose various lung conditions.