
Douglas Brooks Nelson MD
Advanced Endoscopic Interventional
Physician
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2550 University Ave WSuite 423 SouthSaint Paul, MN 55114
Phone+1 612-871-1145
Fax+1 612-870-5491
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Summary
- Dr. Douglas Nelson is a gastroenterologist in Saint Paul, MN . He received his medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School and has been in practice 30 years. He is experienced in general gastroenterology and colorectal cancer.
Education & Training
- University of MinnesotaFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1990 - 1993
- University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1987
- University of MinnesotaB.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1983
Certifications & Licensure
- MN State Medical License 1989 - 2025
- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished Service Award ASGE, 2005
- Teacher of the Year Award University of Minnesota Medical School, 2001
- Best of the US: Gastroenterology 2008
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsWhat is the risk of transmission of hepatitis C virus during digestive endoscopyDouglas B. Nelson
Nature Clinical Practice. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2005-12-01 - 36 citationsRecent advances in epidemiology and prevention of gastrointestinal endoscopy related infections.Douglas B. Nelson
Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases. 2005-08-01 - 3 citationsAppropriate use of surveillance colonoscopy after polypectomy.Douglas B. Nelson
Nature Clinical Practice. Oncology. 2005-01-01
Journal Articles
- Fecal occult blood tests in patients on low-dose aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsSawhney MS, McDougall H, Nelson DB, Bond JH, Dig Dis Sci, 1/1/2010
- Risk factors for severe delayed post-polypectomy bleedingSawhney MS, Salfiti N, Nelson DB, Lederle FA, Bond JH, Endoscopy, 1/1/2008
- Infection control during GI endoscopyBanerjee S, Shen B, Nelson DB, Lichtenstein DR, Baron TH, Anderson MA, Dominitz JA, Gan SI, Harrison ME, Ikenberry SO, Jagannath SB, Fanelli RD, Lee K, van Guilder T, ..., Gastrointest Endosc, 1/1/2008
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Resuming anticoagulation after colonoscopic polypectomy: does it increase the risk of delayed post-polypectomy bleeding?Salfiti N, Sawhney MS, Nelson DB, Bond JH, Gastrointest Endosc, 1/1/2007
- Interval cancers after colonoscopy - Procedural failure or aggressive biology?Farrar WD, Sawhney MS, Gudiseva S, Nelson DB, Bond JH, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2006
- Endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration for the diagnosis and staging of advanced lung cancer.Kelly RF, Sullivan VV, Kratzke RA, Homstrom AM, Lederle FA, Nelson DB, Sawhney MS, Chest, 1/1/2005
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Lectures
- Fishing for Polyps Without Getting Wet: Polypectomy and Avoiding ComplicationsNew Orleans, LA - 1/1/2010
- Lunch at the Movies: ColonoscopyChicago, IL - 1/1/2009
- Preventing Polypectomy Complications: Minimizing Post-Polypectomy Bleeds and PerforationsChicago, IL - 1/1/2009
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Other
- Endoscope disinfection - a resource-sensitive approach.Rey JF, Bjorkman D, Nelson D, Duforest-Rey D, Axon A, Sáenz R, et al, World Gastroenterology Organisation/World Endoscopy Organization Global Guidelines
http://www.worldgastroenterology.org/assets/export/userfiles/endoscope_disinfection.pdf
1/1/2011 - Infection control measures in gastrointestinal endoscopy.Salfiti NI, Nelson DB
http://www.touchbriefings.com/download.cfm?fileID=11864
1/1/2007 - Colonoscopia y polipectomia: revision y actualizacion (Spanish with English abstract).Nelson, DB
http://www.siicsalud.com/dato/dat045/05912015.htm
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Press Mentions
- Colorectal Cancer Survivor: Giving Back Changed My LifeJune 19th, 2018
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