Summary

Dr. Daniel Nelson is a surgical oncologist who specializes in cancer surgery with 17 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and focuses on complex surgical treatments for cancer patients. His expertise spans general surgery and the specialized field of surgical oncology, where he helps patients navigate cancer treatment through surgical interventions.

Dr. Nelson practices at multiple locations including Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He also maintains affiliations with medical centers in Texas and Tennessee, including The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. His clinical focus includes treating patients with pancreatic cancer and diabetes-related conditions. He performs pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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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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SurgeryDiagnostic RadiologyAnesthesiologyDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
17 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English, Korean Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese
LOS ANGELES , CAHuntington Beach , CALos Angeles , CARIVERSIDE , CA
Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Okayama University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego 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 Texas, California, and Tennessee.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026, an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025, 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's office is located at 4760 W SUNSET BLVD FL 2, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90027.

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