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  • Office

    222 S Greenleaf
    Ste 106
    Gurnee, IL 60031
    Phone+1 847-662-4442
    Fax+1 847-662-4446

Summary

  • Dr. Erik Nelson, MD is an otolaryngologist in Gurnee, Illinois. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Illinois and Ohio. He is affiliated with Vista Medical Center East, Advocate Condell Medical Center, and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1984 - 1988
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1983 - 1984
  • MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine
    MCP-Hahnemann College of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1983 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1988 - 1996
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Approach Eradicates Breast Cancer in Mice
    New Approach Eradicates Breast Cancer in MiceJuly 21st, 2021

Professional Memberships