Summary

Dr. Matthew Nelsen is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing nearly three decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences and has been helping patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions for 29 years. Dr. Nelsen communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Nelsen practices at Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Fargo, North Dakota, and maintains an affiliation with Perham Health. He treats patients dealing with joint pain, stiffness, and arthritis. His surgical expertise includes orthopedic procedures and total joint replacement surgery. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
  • 3 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Fargo

1720 University Dr SFargo, ND 58103
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgerySports MedicineSports MedicineSports Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.5 
29 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Fargo , NDMoorhead , MNWahpeton , NDFargo , ND
Med School: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Nelsen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Matthew Nelsen has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Matthew Nelsen has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Dakota, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health SciencesGraduated in 1997

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