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William H Nelson, MD

4.5

(77 reviews)

Surgery

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*Primary Location
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave
Suite M02
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tel: 412.578.1448

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 412.578.1448
Fax: 412.605.6316

Certified in general surgery, Dr. Nelson brings his expertise in elective and emergent surgery to the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Surgery group. His focus includes stomach, small bowel, colon, gallbladder and bile ducts, and advanced hernia repair surgeries. He is also certified in advanced trauma life support and advanced cardiac life support.

Dr. Nelson earned his degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his surgery residency at Allegheny General Hospital. A member of the American College of Surgeons and Christian Medical and Dental Association, Dr. Nelson is also an adjunct assistant clinical professor of surgery at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania.

He volunteers as a mission surgeon for Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) and has performed surgery with limited resources at Kijabe Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya, and at Bongolo Hospital in Lebamba, Gabon.

Dr. Nelson has medical staff privileges at Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital.

Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery

Bloodless Surgery

Bowel Surgery

Gallbladder Surgery

Hernia Surgery

Incisional Hernia Surgery

Intestinal Stoma Reversal

Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair

Sports Hernia Surgery

Training & Certifications

Residency

Allegheny General Hospital

School

Drexel University College of Medicine

Board

American Board of Surgery

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.5

(77 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.5

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.5

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.5

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.5

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.6

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Patient Comments

July 28, 2020

was rushed in before a surgery and was seen for less than 45 seconds.

June 20, 2020

[...] Dr. Nelson is very personable and friendly. He also listens to your concerns and explains how or why things need to be done the way he does them.

April 29, 2020

quick and easy.

April 06, 2020

Dr. Nelson allowed me to make decisions as per my care, so long as I adhered to post surgical physical restrictions.

March 30, 2020

Five star service across the board, I am very Thankful.[...]

February 25, 2020

No problems.

January 05, 2020

excellent pre-surgical consult.

November 15, 2019

Provider was very informative.