Summary

Dr. James Nelson has practiced gastroenterology and internal medicine for 43 years and is affiliated with Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital. He treats colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease, and performs colonoscopy and lower GI endoscopy. Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and sees patients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Nelson 4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Brian Nelson has 4 locations

Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital

9200 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53226

Gastroenterology And Hepatology Froedtert Hospital

9200 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Maplewood Clinic

1973 Sloan PlMaplewood, MN 55117

Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital

900 N 92nd StMilwaukee, WI 53226

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Milwaukee , WISussex , WIMenomonee Falls , WIMilwaukee , WI
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. James Brian Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Brian Nelson has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. James Brian Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1245291061.

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Dr. James Nelson speaks English.
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