Teri McNelis, MD
My specialties:
- Obstetrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Professional interests:
- Pregnancy care
- Hysterectomy
- Pelvic floor prolapse surgery
- Incontinence
- Endometriosis
- Cesarean Section
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Vaginal delivery
- Vaginal Birth after Cesarean
I am board-certified in obstetrics/gynecology with professional interests in laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy, slings for incontinence, pelvic floor prolapse surgery, laparoscopic excession of endometriosis, hysteroscopic polypectomy, enodmetrial ablation, cesarean section, vaginal delivery and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Hometown: Reva, South Dakota
Why I became a physician: I have always enjoyed and excelled at science and I wanted to make a difference on this earth - practicing medicine was the best way for me to do this.
What I tell friends and family: Take care of yourself so you can take care of others. Exercise, eat right and practice your faith.
How I spend my free time: Activities with my family such as playing basketball, soccer or football; church activities and traveling to new places and seeing my extended family.
What patients say about me: I take the time to listen and am willing to think outside the box to help patients achieve their health goals.
Favorite health tip: Eat frequent high protein and veggie meals to boost energy and control your weight.
Practice philosophy: Exhaust all conservative options prior to proceeding with interventions.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Obstetrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Personal interests
- Basketball
- Church activities
- Family activities
- Outdoors
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- University of South Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Memberships
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- The Youngblood Society of OB/GYN Urogynecology
- Wisconsin Medical Association
Residencies
- University of Missouri at Kansas City
Years of experience
- 23
Hospital affiliations
- Buffalo Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)