David W. Nelms, MD
Colon and Rectal Surgery
General Surgery
Locations
- La Crosse - General Surgery Services
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-2331
- La Crosse - GI Lab
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-2702
Expertise
Education
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
Fellowship, Colon/Rectal Surgery, 2020Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 2019University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Medical School, 2013Board Certifications
Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2021Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2019Insurance
- 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 ReviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/26/2023
Dr was very thorough and took the time to explain everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/27/2023
Dr Nelms was very respectful and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2023
My care was amazing. I appreciate everything everybody did for me. Thank you very much. Goodbye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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.