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Douglas Nelson, MD, Gastroenterology, Saint Paul, MN

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Gastroenterology Saint Paul, MN

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional

Physician

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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 Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1990 - 1993
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1987
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaB.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1989 - 2024
  • 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

Journal Articles

  • Fecal occult blood tests in patients on low-dose aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  
    Sawhney MS, McDougall H, Nelson DB, Bond JH, Dig Dis Sci, 1/1/2010
  • Risk factors for severe delayed post-polypectomy bleeding  
    Sawhney MS, Salfiti N, Nelson DB, Lederle FA, Bond JH, Endoscopy, 1/1/2008
  • Infection control during GI endoscopy  
    Banerjee 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

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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
  • Clostridium difficile infection - room for improvement in early recognition and treatment.
    Arain MA, Thurn JA, Nelson DB, Olson MM, Sawhney MS, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2005
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Lectures

  • Fishing for Polyps Without Getting Wet: Polypectomy and Avoiding Complications 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2010
  • Preventing Polypectomy Complications: Minimizing Post-Polypectomy Bleeds and Perforations 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2009
  • Lunch at the Movies: Colonoscopy 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2009
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Colorectal Cancer Survivor: Giving Back Changed My Life
    Colorectal Cancer Survivor: Giving Back Changed My LifeJune 19th, 2018

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