Dr. Jody Ruth sims Nelson MD
Emergency Physician
6500 Excelsior Blvd Methodist Hospital Minneapolis MN, 55426About
Dr. Jody Nelson practices Emergency Medicine in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Nelson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Nelson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 2000
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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