Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions

Overview

David Nelson is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Lung Cancer, Infantile Pneumothorax, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 267 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern University Feinberg Sch. Of Medicine (2013)

Residency

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Surgery (2021)

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in TX

Fellowships

UT Health Science Center at Houston - Thoracic Surgery (2023)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Dallas
Texas Health Frisco

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UT Southwestern - Thoracic Surgery
6202 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. David B. Nelson a top-rated expert for Postpartum Depression?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David B. Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Postpartum Depression, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. David B. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. David B. Nelson is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Postpartum Depression, Lung Cancer, and Infantile Pneumothorax. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. David B. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David B. Nelson has published 267 articles and abstracts on conditions like Postpartum Depression. You can view a list of Dr. David B. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David B. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. David B. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-645-7700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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