Summary

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.

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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 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson has 3 locations

Mayo Clinic Cancer Center

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905
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

Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus

1216 2nd St SwRochester, MN 55902

Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus

201 Center St WRochester, MN 55902

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Empire Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medica
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Darlene Ruth Nelson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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