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David W. Nelms

David W. Nelms, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgery

General Surgery

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. La Crosse - General Surgery Services
    • La Crosse - GI Lab

      Expertise

      Education

      Ochsner Foundation Hospital

      Fellowship, Colon/Rectal Surgery, 2020

      Iowa Methodist Medical Center

      Residency, General Surgery, 2019

      University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

      Medical School, 2013

      Board Certifications

      Colon and Rectal Surgery

      American Board of Surgery, 2021

      Surgery

      American Board of Surgery, 2019

      Insurance

      Gundersen Health System cannot guarantee coverage or payment by insurance providers. Please contact your insurance provider directly for more information about your benefit plan.
      Search plans
      • Aetna Health Management
      • Amerigroup Iowa Inc
      • Anthem BCBS WI
      • Arise Health Plan/ WPS
      • BCBS MN
      • Benefit Plan Administrators
      • Care Wisconsin
      • CIGNA
      • Community Link
      • Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
      • HealthEOS by Multiplan
      • Healthpartners, Inc
      • Humana,Inc
      • Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
      • Medica IFB
      • Meritain Health
      • MHS Health
      • Midlands Choice
      • Preferred One
      • Quartz
      • The Alliance
      • Tricare East
      • Tricare West
      • Ucare Minnesota
      • United Healthcare Inc.
      • WCA Group Health Trust
      • Wellmark BCBS IA
      • Wisconsin Education Association
      • Wisconsin Physician Services

      Reviews

      4.9 of 5 stars

      41 Ratings, 12 Reviews

      The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

      Average provider rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        Excellent staff all the way around. They took care of me from the start to even now during the "monitor" phase of my cancer treatments. Dr Nelms is the surgeon that removed the tumor and has been keeping up on my progress throughout this treatment. GREAT TEAM all the way around, they really instill a lot of confidence and positive attitudes all of the time.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/26/2023

        Dr was very thorough and took the time to explain everything

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/5/2023

        Dr. David Nelms was a true professional. Very knowledgeable, and explained everything thoroughly and answered all questions and concerns that I had.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2023

        Very impressed by the organized manner of all the appointments. Everyone was pleasant and made sure they answered our questions. They were also reassuring to my husband and made him feel comfortable about my surgery.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/24/2023

        It was an uplifting experience. And I needed that! I thank God for Dr. Nelms and for everyone's care and concern and helpfulness!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/7/2023

        They were moving floors and I was the last patient and they didn't have the equipment for my exam. So I had to wait for the equipment to be gotten. But that is ok, I totally understand that happened in the excitement of getting a new office.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2023

        In a day of medical consultations, I have to say I was the primary focus of everyone I dealt with. Not only with politeness but with a need to make sure my every question and concern were met and satisfied. I feel much more confident about the caner and surgery I am facing. Thank you.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2023

        Dr. Nelms has a great bedside manner. He takes time for any questions and listens to any concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/27/2023

        Dr Nelms was very respectful and professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/13/2023

        My care was amazing. I appreciate everything everybody did for me. Thank you very much. Goodbye.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/21/2023

        I was nervous about my pending hernia surgery, but everyone I dealt with and talked to were so kind and knowledgeable that I felt much more relaxed about my surgery. Dr. Nelms was exceptionally kind and throughly discussed the procedure and results and answered all my questions. I felt his attention was totally focused on me, as he listened and made eye contact with me throughout my appointment.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/18/2023

        I was not able to schedule a needed procedure because one surgeon had just had back surgery and the other was not available for over 10 days. I am not sure when I will here about when the colonoscopy will be scheduled.