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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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11 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 11 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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Gallbladder Removal
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Gallbladder Removal
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Standard Network HMO
  • Quartz One HMO
  • Blue PPO
  • Choice POS
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    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
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    Blue Preferred - WI POS
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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 Air
    1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 775-2331
  3. 3 Gundersen Pharmacy
    3111 Gundersen Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
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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
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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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 and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

    1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI