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Dr. David Nelms, MD

General Surgery* Age 37
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Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Crosse, WI.
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Dr. David Nelms, MD

General Surgery* Age 37
La Crosse, WI
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11 years of experience
Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Crosse, WI.

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Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Crosse, WI and has 11 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelms is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Small Intestine Cancer
Anoscopy
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wound Repair
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Cauterization
Bladder Surgery
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Proctectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Preferred - WI POS
    Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
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  • Signature Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Select Network
  • MN Open Access
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gundersen Pharmacy
    1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
  2. 2 Gundersen Pharmacy
    3111 Gundersen Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
  3. 3 Gundersen Air
    1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601

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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
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 and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

    1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI