Dr. Bradley Nelson is Interim Chair and Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota and an orthopedic surgeon at TRIA Orthopedic Center. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, with expertise in knee and shoulder injuries, including ACL reconstruction and revision, meniscal repair and transplantation, cartilage restoration, shoulder instability, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Nelson completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Colorado and advanced fellowship training in sports medicine at the John A. Feagin Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship in West Point, New York.
Dr. Nelson’s research focuses on clinical outcomes in ACL reconstruction, pediatric and adolescent ACL injuries, cartilage restoration, shoulder instability, and rotator cuff repair. He has published widely and participates in international collaborations to advance treatment strategies for complex sports injuries.
Recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Mpls St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Monthly, Dr. Nelson also serves as Director of Education for the NHL Team Physician Society and is active in numerous professional organizations, including ISAKOS, the International Cartilage Research Society, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
With a lifelong passion for sports, particularly hockey, Dr. Nelson integrates his clinical expertise with a commitment to advancing research and education to help athletes of all levels return to safe, active lifestyles.