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William Nelms, MD, General Surgery, Des Moines, IA

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General Surgery Des Moines, IA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Physician

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  • Office

    3600 30th St
    Va-Central Iowa Health Care System
    Des Moines, IA 50310
    Phone+1 515-699-5999
    Fax+1 515-699-5929

Education & Training

  • Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)
    Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)Residency, Surgery, 1980 - 1984
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1980
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1982 - 2023
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships