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David Nelms, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, La Crosse, WI

David William Nelms MD FACS, FASCRS


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  • 1900 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601

  • Phone+1 608-775-2331

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Summary

  • Dr. David Nelms is a colon and rectal surgeon based in La Crosse, WI, currently practicing at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center since 2020. He completed his medical education at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine in 2013, followed by surgical residencies at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and Central Iowa Health System, and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Nelms has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals on subjects including colorectal surgery and gastrointestinal bleeding, with his work cited multiple times by other publications.

Education & Training

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationFellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2019 - 2020
  • Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)
    Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)Residency, Surgery, 2014 - 2019
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2019 - 2020
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2014 - 2019
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed  
    David Nelms, MD, ScienceDirect

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