Daniel William Nelson DO FACS FSSO

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Surgical Oncologist (HPB)

979 E 3rd Street, Suite C-300Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Education & Training

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterHepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, 2023 - 2024
John Wayne Cancer InstituteComplex General Surgical Oncology, 2016 - 2018
Madigan Army Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2015
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009, DO, Sigma Sigma Phi
Arizona State UniversityBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2004

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Certifications & Licensure

TN State License 2025 - 2028
AZ State License 2011 - 2026
TX State License 2018 - 2026
CA State License 2016 - 2025
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Faculty Researcher of the Year William Beaumont Army Medical Cneter, 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Perceptions of general surgery residents at military treatment facilities: Excellent training with crisis of confidence.
Erin West, Kristina Green, John Horton, Suzanne M Gillern, Byron Faler
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2024-08-01
1 citations
The benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy following pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma depends on response to neoadjuvant therapy.
Elizabeth L Carpenter, Spencer G Van Decar, Patrick M McCarthy, Franklin A Valdera, Alexandra M Adams
Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2024-07-01
3 citations
Predictors and benefits of multiagent chemotherapy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: Timing matters.
Franklin A Valdera, Anne E O'Shea, Todd R Smolinsky, Elizabeth L Carpenter, Alexandra A Adams
Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2024-02-01

Press Mentions

Clinical Challenges in Surgical Oncology: PheochromocytomasOctober 2nd, 2025
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Oncology: Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Small BowelFebruary 17th, 2025
Journal Review in Surgical Oncology: The MAGIC and FLOT-4 Landmark TrialsOctober 7th, 2024

Grant Support

Surgical Volume and Operative Standards in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer: Disparities and ImpactJohn Wayne Cancer Foundation2020–2022

Committees

Committee Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons HPB/Solid Organ Committee 2020 - Present
Committee Member, American College of Surgeons Cancer Surgery Standards Program Education Committee 2020 - 2025