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Dr. David Nelms, MD
General Surgery* Age 40
Dr. David Nelms, MD
Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgeon in La Crosse, WI.
Dr. David Nelms, MD

Dr. David Nelms, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
La Crosse, WI
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgeon in La Crosse, WI.
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About Dr. David Nelms, MD

Dr. Nelms graduated from University of Iowa. Dr. David Nelms, MD is a General Surgeon in La Crosse, WI and has 13 years experience. Dr. Nelms's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelms is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Sigmoidoscopy
Anoscopy
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Hemorrhoids
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Constipation
Anorectal Fistula
Incisional Hernia
Laparotomy
Anal Fissure
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Anal Cauterization
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
  • MN Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Cross Aware
  • Quartz One
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS

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Meet Dr. David Nelms, MD

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Nelms's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Nelms, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelms's 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.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Iowa
    2013
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. David Nelms, MD Practices

  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

    1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI

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