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Dr. James Nunley MD
Surgeon
6554 South McCarran Blvd. Suite B Reno Nevada, 89509About
James Nunley, MD, FAAS, is a general surgeon serving patients at Premiere Surgical Specialists in Reno, Nevada. He is a graduate of Columbia University and completed his surgical residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Washington. Dr. Nunley was a general surgeon in the United States Army, where he completed two tours in Iraq and has received several service medals. He has previously held positions such as Trauma Medical Director, Assistant Chief of Surgery and has also served on the Utilization Management Committee at Saint Luke?s East in Kansas City. He specifically focuses on laparoscopic hernia repairs and laparoscopic colon surgery. He is Board Certified in General Surgery. Currently, Dr. Nunley is affiliated with Renown Medical Center, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Quail Surgical & Pain Management Center and Renown at South Meadows.
Education and Training
MD at Columbia University
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Dr. James Nunley MD's Expert Contributions
Is there a surgery for anal fissures?
Yes. Later interval sphincterotomy (lis). I’d try six weeks of fiber therapy before I proceeded with surgery. READ MORE
My pregnant wife has been recommended gall bladder removal surgery. When can we do it?
I would try to wait for after delivery if possible READ MORE
My dad's stitches opened after bypass surgery, leading to blood loss. Will it require another surgery?
It is hard to say without seeing the open wound and amount, but it is unlikely. READ MORE
Parotid seroma keeps coming back after draining
To drain or not to drain? That is the question with seromas. I tend to leave them alone and let the body take care of it. If after three months it is still bothersome, that is when I tend to drain or excise them. Be patient. It should take care of itself. READ MORE
Is surgery a must for my mother's severe shoulder pain?
A question better for an orthopedic surgeon. My specialty is general Surgery. READ MORE
Do I need surgery for gallstone removal?
Yes. There is a medicine that dissolves gallstones but is has many side effects and the stones return once you start. READ MORE
Can a colostomy bag ever be removed?
This depends on the indication for your colostomy. Most can be reversed in 3 months if you are healthy. READ MORE
Stone in my appendix?
Was the ct for pain? Also known as a fecalith, a stone in the appendix can cause appendicitis. I’d recommend talking to your doctor. READ MORE
I had back surgery. Should I see a chiropractor or avoid it?
You may be looking for James Nunley the ortho surgeon. I am a general surgeon. READ MORE
Off and on lower right abdominal pain
Hard to say with limited information. I do rarely see chronic or "ball valving" appendicitis that can present this way. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional- Proctor for Robotic Surgery -
What do you attribute your success to?
- Family
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Golfing, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- All major medical publications, journals and research
Dr. James Nunley MD's Practice location
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Practice At 20 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd Suite 200
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Great dr informative hoping he can put me back together
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