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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
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
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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
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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
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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
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
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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

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    Blue Preferred - WI POS
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Feb 22, 2022
I would recommend Dr nelms for any surgery!
William pohlman pohlman — Feb 22, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Iowa
    2013
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  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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