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Dr. David Nelms, MD

General Surgery* Age 38
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Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgeon in La Crosse, WI.
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Dr. David Nelms, MD

General Surgery* Age 38
La Crosse, WI
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12 years of experience
Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgeon in La Crosse, WI.

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Dr. Nelms graduated from University of Iowa. Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgeon in La Crosse, WI and has 12 years experience. Dr. Nelms currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Nelms' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelms is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Colorectal Cancer
Anoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Colorectal Cancer
Anoscopy
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Laryngeal Spasm
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Partial Cystectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Exstrophy of Bladder
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Adrenalectomy
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Endoscopy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Pancreas Surgeries
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sigmoidoscopy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
    Blue Preferred Network-WI
    Blue Preferred - WI POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    BlueCard PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Quartz One HMO
  • Select Network
  • Blue Cross Aware
    Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Signature Health Plan
  • MN Open Access
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Standard Network HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Gundersen Pharmacy
    1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 782-7300
  2. 2 Gundersen Pharmacy
    3111 Gundersen Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 775-0055
  3. 3 Gundersen Air
    1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 775-2331

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Feb 22, 2022
I would recommend Dr nelms for any surgery!
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Nelms, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelms' profile.

Dr. David Nelms, MD is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Nelms, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

    1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI