William H Nelson, MD

AHN Provider

Surgery

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Expertise: Abdominal Surgery,See all...

(412) 359-4068

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Locations

AHN Surgery

Allegheny General Hospital (Primary)

East Wing Office Building

420 E North Ave, Suite 304

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

DIRECTIONS

(412) 359-4068

Fax (412) 359-6732

AHN Surgery

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion

12311 Perry Hwy, 2nd Floor

Wexford, PA 15090

DIRECTIONS

(412) 578-1448

Fax (412) 605-6316

AHN Surgery

West Penn Hospital

4815 Liberty Ave, Suite M02

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

DIRECTIONS

(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.

Languages Spoken

Expertise

Abdominal Surgery

Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery

Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Bloodless Surgery

Bowel Surgery

Gallbladder Surgery

Gallstones

General Surgery

Hernia Repair

Hernia Surgery

Incisional Hernia Surgery

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Intestinal Stoma Reversal

Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Surgery

Pilonidal Cyst

Robotic Assisted Inguinal Hernia Repair

Robotic Assisted Ventral Hernia Repair

Robotic Hernia Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Spleen Surgery

Umbilical Hernia Surgery

Ratings

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Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.7star star star star star

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.7star star star star star

Explanations about your problem or condition

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

4.7star star star star star

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Recent Patient Comments

"Good experience."

July 02, 2023

"Dr. Nelson understood my problem well and explained everything very good."

March 27, 2023

"Would refer to Dr. Nelson to anyone with general surgery issues or concerns."

January 26, 2023

"Good"

November 14, 2022

"Everything was excellent"

November 02, 2022

Credentials

School

Drexel University College of Medicine

Board

American Board of Surgery

Residency

Allegheny General Hospital

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