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Summary
Dr. Darlene Nelson treats lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and small cell lung cancer, and performs sedation, bronchoscopy, and lung biopsy. She practices pulmonology, internal medicine, and critical care medicine and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Nelson earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and sees patients in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson has 3 locationsMayo Clinic Cancer Center
200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905 Tel: (507) 284-2511
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Pulmonology | Anesthesiology | Diagnostic Radiology | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 21 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Rochester , MN | Rochester , MN | Rochester , MN | Rochester , MN |
| Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1891702064.
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- Where is Dr. Darlene Nelson's office located?
- Dr. Darlene Nelson's office is located at 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55905.
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