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Specialty iconSpecialtiesGeneral Surgery
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Location iconLocationDes Moines, IA
BioiconBio:
Experience meets expertise with a compassionate approach to surgery, e...
ExperienceiconExperience:
20+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
English
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO
Extradural Hemorrhage
Recurrent Pneumothorax
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Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
UMN, 
CIHS, 
USDVA, 
ABS, 
IA
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
Cert. Surgery, 
License
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Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO
Extradural Hemorrhage
Recurrent Pneumothorax
See More
Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
UMN, 
CIHS, 
USDVA, 
ABS, 
IA
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
Cert. Surgery, 
License
specOverview
Dr. William F. Nelms, MD, is an experienced and dedicated general surgeon based in Des Moines, Iowa, with over 20 years of expertise in the medical field. He specializes in a broad range of surgical techniques, including trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and minimally invasive robotic procedures. Dr. Nelms is affiliated with the Des Moines VA Medical Center, where he employs advanced surgical techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes....
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VA Central Iowa Health Care System
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Address:

3600 30th St # Stp, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Phone:

(515) 699-5999

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Fax:

(515) 699-5544

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NPI/License numbericonNPI/License number:
1356354591
ExperienceiconExperience:
20+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
English
Hospital AffiliationsiconHospital Affiliations:
Des Moines Va Medical Center
SpecialtiesiconSpecialties:
General Surgery
Surgery
Critical Care Medicine
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO
Extradural Hemorrhage
Recurrent Pneumothorax
See More
Education IconEducation & Certifications:
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IA State Medical License
State of Iowa2023
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Residency in Foot Surgery
Central Iowa Health System (iowa Methodist/iowa Lutheran)1980-1984
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Residency in Foot Surgery
University of Minnesota Medical School1978-1980
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Medical Degree
University of Minnesota Medical School1978
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Residency
Us Department of Veterans Affairs
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Certified in Surgery
American Board of Surgery