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.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David B. Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David B. Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David B. Nelson by calling their office at 214-645-7700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Postpartum DepressionDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Postpartum Depression.
- Advanced
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- HemolysisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Hemolysis.
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.
- Lung CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MesotheliomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- CholestasisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- ColonoscopyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.


