Dr. Craig Nemechek, MD
General Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 40
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Dr. Craig Nemechek, MD is a general surgery specialist in Dakota Dunes, SD and has been practicing for 12 years. He graduated from UNIV OF NE COLL OF MED in 2006 and specializes in general surgery.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Abdominal Disorders
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more than 90% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
high
more than 84% of peers
Inguinal Hernia
high
more than 82% of peers
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1 Specialties
- General Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
69 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Aneurysm
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Burn Injuries
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Fracture
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Rib Fracture
- Secondary Malignancies
- Second-Degree Burns
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
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67 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adrenalectomy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biopsy of Breast
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Cholecystoenterostomy
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gastrotomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Kidney Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Orchiectomy
- Paracentesis
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
- Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Skin Grafts
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vaginal Surgery
- Varicose Vein Procedure
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
- Wound Repair
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0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- UNIV OF NE COLL OF MEDMedical School | Graduated 2006
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Craig Nemechek, MD
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Dr Nemechek is a very great doctor, he showed lots of care towards me since he met me and I felt safe and trusted In his hands. Explained things well to me. If he could be my family doctor I would automatically choose him he’s amazing
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Justina Gaye – Aug 27, 2018
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Doctor and his nurse was very helpful and kind to me and my family. They explained the procedure and did a drawing of what he would do. The cancer board was my second opinion. I would recommed him to anyone.
He is a very kind and caring doctor.
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Wanda in Sioux City – Apr 15, 2018
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During a very scary time in my life, I felt very calm and confident in Dr. Nemechek. He has an amazing personality, is very thorough and really took the time to get to know me and my case. His confidence and knowledge in explaining my case to me and my spouse was very comforting. Dr. Nemechek made...Read More
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Pam Kellen in Le Mars – Apr 06, 2018
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I have been very pleased with Dr Nemecheck. He has been very good explaining my surgery and follow up care. I have been seen in the relatively new Brest care clinic and have received excellent care by all involved.
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Dr. Nemechek accepts 6 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPO
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue ShieldAlliance Select
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