David W Nelms, MD
General SurgeryColon and Rectal Surgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Emplify Health La Crosse General Surgery Services
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- Phone: 608-775-2331
- Emplify Health La Crosse GI Lab
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- Phone: 608-775-2702
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Colon/Rectal Surgery, 2020
- Residency: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, General Surgery, 2019
- Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 2013
Board Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2021
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2019
Insurance
- 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
- Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
- Medica IFB
- Meritain Health
- MHS Health
- Midlands Choice
- Quartz
- The Alliance
- Tricare West
- Ucare Minnesota
- United Healthcare Inc.
- WCA Group Health Trust
- Wellmark BCBS IA
- Wisconsin Physician Services
Reviews
4.7 of 5 stars
30 Ratings, 9 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 11/5/2026
I was requested by the Doctor to have a 6 week follow up. I can't get back to see my Doctor for almost 3 months. I did get on the cancellation list for an earlier appointment if something opens up. What would be the sense of a follow up waiting that long?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Dr. Nelms is great! He is very thorough in his care. He listens to questions and takes time to answer them. Also is very caring and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Your high tech MyChart business works great for tech savvy people. I am not tech savvy. I'm from the 1900s. My online issues are not on your end, it's me. I'm just letting the learning curve pass me by on purpose.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
Always a great experience with Dr. Nelms and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Workers very nice and listened to you.l
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Nelms is always friendly, pleasant and concerned about any questions I might have. I enjoy seeing him and the conversations we have. He is a credit to your medical staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Nelms was very attentive and caring. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
I think Dr. Nelms and his nurse were great. They put me at ease for a rather embarrassing appointment. Dr. Nelms and I went through everything and gota game plan. I had a good feeling after I left.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Continued log in issues for MyChart from my desk top computer. Commented on this multiple times but no improvement.