Welcoming DR. NELSON to MINNESOTA EYE INSTITUTE Dr. Patricia Nelson is a board certified ophthalmologist with over 10 years experience in eye surgery. She recently moved to Alexandria, MN with her husband James Nelson, an orthopedic surgeon at Heartland Orthopedics, and her 4 boys. Both Patty and James completed their medical training in Texas, where they met, and served 8 and 9 years active duty in the US Army, respectively. Dr. Nelson specializes in cataract, refractive and oculoplastic surgery. After her Army service, she worked at Texas Tech University, in El Paso, teaching and serving a diverse border population for 5 years. In addition to her clinical experience, she serves on the ophthalmic advisory council and young fellows governing council for the American College of Surgeons, a national organization devoted to improving care of all surgical patients. Her mission since starting medical school has been "to serve others, and her motto is: "Treat others as you would want to be treated" We are excited to welcome Dr. Nelson and her family to Alexandria. She is eager to accept new patients start Oct 2022. MINNESOTA EYE INSTITUTE Welcoming DR . NELSON to MINNESOTA EYE INSTITUTE Dr. Patricia Nelson is a board certified ophthalmologist with over 10 years experience in eye surgery . She recently moved to Alexandria , MN with her husband James Nelson , an orthopedic surgeon at Heartland Orthopedics , and her 4 boys . Both Patty and James completed their medical training in Texas , where they met , and served 8 and 9 years active duty in the US Army , respectively . Dr. Nelson specializes in cataract , refractive and oculoplastic surgery . After her Army service , she worked at Texas Tech University , in El Paso , teaching and serving a diverse border population for 5 years . In addition to her clinical experience , she serves on the ophthalmic advisory council and young fellows governing council for the American College of Surgeons , a national organization devoted to improving care of all surgical patients . Her mission since starting medical school has been " to serve others , and her motto is : " Treat others as you would want to be treated " We are excited to welcome Dr. Nelson and her family to Alexandria . She is eager to accept new patients start Oct 2022 . MINNESOTA EYE INSTITUTE