Summary

Dr. Daniel Nelson is a surgeon specializing in surgical oncology with 17 years of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and focuses on complex cancer surgeries. His expertise centers on treating serious conditions including pancreatic cancer and liver cancer, along with managing type 2 diabetes mellitus in his patients.

Dr. Nelson practices at multiple respected medical centers, including Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, and has affiliations with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. His surgical skills include performing detailed imaging studies such as CT scans and abdominal CT scans to help diagnose and monitor treatment progress. He also conducts comprehensive metabolic panels to evaluate his patients' overall health during their cancer treatment journey.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 8 hospital affiliations
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Daniel William Nelson has 8 locations

Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center Department Of Outpatient Surgery

4760 W Sunset Blvd Fl 2Los Angeles, CA 90027
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Daniel William Nelson

5005 N Piedras StEl Paso, TX 79920

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center

4867 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027

Parkridge Medical Center

2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Erlanger Baroness Hospital

975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403

The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030

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Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Daniel William Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Priority Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Daniel William Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Daniel William Nelson has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Dr. Daniel William Nelson holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of California, Texas, and Tennessee.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025, an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026, and an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009.

NPI Number

Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1700020955.

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Dr. Daniel Nelson is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Parkridge Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center, and William Beaumont Army Medical Center.
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