NadieskaCaballeroMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Park Ridge, IL

Otolaryngic Allergy, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Rhinologist and Skull Base Surgeon

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Office
1030 Higgins Rd
Ste 325
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone+1 847-287-2078

Fax+1 847-655-7450

Summary

Dr. Nadia Caballero is a board-certified Otolaryngologist, a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern Illinois University, then attended the University of Chicago-Pritzker School of Medicine where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She was also awarded The Lederer Foundation Scholarship and the Mary Roberts Scott Memorial Prize for demonstrating leadership and academic excellence during her medical school training. Dr. Caballero completed her residency training at Loyola University Medical Center and then completed a prestigious one-year fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base surgery at The Sinus and Nasal Institute of Florida. During her fellowship, she was a contributing author to the International Consensus on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis (ICAR:RS) and she conducted research on tumors of the skull base. She has a special interest in the management of disorders of the nose and paranasal sinuses, including allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, nasal obstruction, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, sleep apnea and cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

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Education & Training

sinus and nasal institute of floridaFellowship, 2014 - 2015
Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 - 2014
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2009
Northeastern Illinois UniversityB.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2012 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2013 - 2016
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Lederer Foundation Scholarship University of Chicago School of Medicine, 2006
The Mary Roberts Scott Memorial Prize University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2009
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Illinois Beta Chapter, 2009
Girgis Annual Resident Research Competition Second Place Loyola university Medical Center, 2014
Girgis Annual Resident Research Competition Third Place Loyola University Medical Center, 2013
Magis Star Award Loyola University Medical Center, 2010
Collegiate All-American Scholar Award United States Achievement Academy, 2004
Dean's Honors Scholars List and College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List NEIU, 2001
Member American Rhinologic Society
Award Girgis Annual Resident Research Competition
Award Girgis Annual Research Resident Competition
Award Mary Roberts Scott Prize
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
Association between chronic acetaminophen exposure and allergic rhinitis in a rat model.
Nadieska Caballero, Kevin C. Welch, Patrick S Carpenter, Swati Mehrotra, Tom F O'Connell
Allergy & Rhinology. 2015-09-01
1 citations
Impact of social determinants of health on access to rhinology care and patient outcomes: A pilot study.
Esther Wang, Ashley Diaz, Douglas Zhang, Rose Dimitroyannis, Daniel Kim
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2024-02-01
33 citations
Effect of lumbar drain placement on recurrence of cerebrospinal rhinorrhea after endoscopic repair.
Nadieska Caballero, Vidur Bhalla, James A. Stankiewicz, Kevin C. Welch
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2012-05-01

Journal Articles

Complications of Chronic Rhinosinusitis without Nasal Polyposis International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis
Caballero N, Lanza DC, Orlandi RR, Kingdom TT, Hwang PH, Int Forum Allergy Rhinol., 1/1/2016
Rhinosinusitis versus Rhinitis - The Evidence International Consensus Statement on Rhinosinusitis
Caballero N, Lanza DC, Orlandi RR, Kingdom TT, Hwang PH., Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Association between chronic acetaminophen exposure and allergic rhinitis in a rat model
Caballero N, Welch KC, Carpenter PS, Mehrotra S, O'Connell TF, Foecking EM, Allergy Rhinol (Providence)., 1/1/2015
Recurrent asystole as an electrocardiographic artifact during microdebrider use in functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Patadia M, Bartindale M, Caballero N, Am J Rhinol Allergy, 1/1/2015
Immediate post-operative imaging after uncomplicated endoscopic approach to the anterior skull base: is it necessary?
Nadimi S, Caballero N, Carpenter P, Sowa L, Cunningham R, Welch KC, Int Forum Allergy Rhinol., 1/1/2014
Increased thermal pain sensitivity in animals exposed to chronic high dose Vicodin but not pure Hydrocodone
O'Connell TF, Carpenter PS, Caballero N, Putman AJ, Steere JT, Matz GJ, Foecking EM, Pain Physician, 1/1/2014
Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Craniofacial Syndromes Review
Swibel Rosenthal LH, Caballero N, Drake AF, Otolaryngol Clin North Am, 1/1/2012
Effect of LD Placement on Recurrence of CSF Rhinorrhea after Endoscopic Repair
Caballero N, Balla V, Stankiewicz J, Welch, KC, Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2012
The clinicopathologic spectrum of benign mass lesions of the vocal fold due to vocal abuse
Cipriani NA, Martin DE, Corey JP, Portugal L, Caballero N, Lester R, Anthony B, Taxy JB, Int J Surg Pathol., 1/1/2011
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Abstracts/Posters

Recurrent Electrocardiographic Artifact as a Result of Microdebrider Malfunction during Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Caballero N, Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2014
Delayed Otorrhea Following Translabyrinthine Craniotomy Approach to the Cerebellopontine Angle
Caballero N, 23rd Annual Meeting of the North American Skull Base Society, Miami, FL, 1/1/2012
Hearing Thresholds in Rats Following Chronic High-Dose Vicodin Exposure
Caballero N, 33rd Annual St. Albert's Day Research Exhibit, Stritch School of Medicine. Maywood, IL, 1/1/2012
Effect of Chronic High-Dose Vicodin on Pain Sensitivity in Rats
Caballero N, 33rd Annual St. Albert's Day Research Exhibit, Stritch School of Medicine. Maywood, IL, 1/1/2012
ENT Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
Caballero N, The University of Chicago. Chicago,, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

Association between Chronic Acetaminophen Exposure and Allergic Rhinitis in a Rat Model
1/1/2014
Association between Acetaminophen Exposure and the Risk of Allergic Rhinitis in a Rat Model
1/1/2014
Allergen Specific Immunotherapy: SCIT vs. SLIT
Loyola University Medical Center - 1/1/2014
Auditory Thresholds and Pain Sensitivity Following Chronic Exposure to High-Dose Vicodin in a Rat Model
1/1/2013
Diagnosis and Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
Loyola University Medical Center - 1/1/2013
Complications associated with the transpterygoid approach for repair of lateral sphenoid meningoencephaloceles
1/1/2012
Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia in Adults
Loyola University Medical Center - 1/1/2012
Effect of LD Placement on Recurrence of CSF Rhinorrhea after Endoscopic Repair
1/1/2011
Pediatric Laryngomalacia and Tracheomalacia
Loyola University Medical Center - 1/1/2011
Medical Management of Acute Otitis Externa
The University of Chicago - 1/1/2008
Genetic Alterations in Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibromas
Loyola University Medical Center - 1/1/2008
Diagnosis and Management of Vestibular Schwannomas
The University of Chicago - 1/1/2008
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Women
The University of Chicago - 1/1/2008
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
The University of Chicago - 1/1/2007
Differences by Age, Race, Gender, Educational Level and Socioeconomic Class in Nurse Adherence to CMS Quality of Care Indicators among AMI and CHF Patients.
1/1/2006
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Other

CSF Rhinorrhea
Welch KC, Caballero N, Stankiewicz J, Emedicine
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/861126
1/1/2014

Authored Content

Can snorting baby shampoo prevent the spread of COVID-19?October 2020
Can drinking milk cure nasal congestion?May 2020
Do I have allergies or coronavirus?March 2020
Was Oprah right about the Neti pot for sinus rinsing?February 2020
What is a Christmas Tree Allergy?December 2019
Do you have sleep apnea?November 2019
Can snorting red pepper really cure a sinus infection?September 2019
Can a breathalyzer tell if you have sinus disease?August 2019
Is honey really good for your sinus infection?August 2019
BOTOX® not only gets rid of wrinkles but also treats seasonal allergiesJuly 2019
How to treat your allergies with allergy dropsJuly 2019
Allergy drops: a painless alternative to allergy shotsJune 2019
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Press Mentions

New Treatment for Chronic SinusitisJune 7th, 2016

Research History

Outcomes of Endoscopic Management of Sinonasal Malignancies followed by Proton Beam Radiation at the Sinus and Nasal Institute of Florida: a Ten-Year Experience2014 - 2014
Effects of Oral Probiotics on Sinonasal Flora in patients with Chronic Rhinosinusits versus Healthy Controls: A Novel Therapeutic Approach2014 - 2014
Immediate Post-operative Imaging After Uncomplicated Endoscopic Approach to the Anterior Skull Base: Is it Necessary?2013 - 2014
Association between Acetaminophen Exposure and the Risk of Allergic Rhinitis in a Rat Model2012 - 2014
Auditory Thresholds and Pain Sensitivity Following Chronic Exposure to High-Dose Vicodin in a Rat Model2012 - 2012
Delayed Otorrhea Following Translabyrinthine Craniotomy Approach to the Cerebellopontine Angle2012 - 2012
Complications associated with the Transpterygoid Approach for Repair of Lateral Sphenoid Meningoencephaloceles2011 - 2011
Effect of LD Placement on Recurrence of CSF Rhinorrhea after Endoscopic Repair2010 - 2010
Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Craniofacial Syndromes2010 - 2010
Late onset bilateral vocal cord paresis after implantation of a vagal nerve stimulator for refractory depression2009 - 2009
Benign Mass Lesions of the Vocal Folds: A Comparison of Clinical and Histopathologic Diagnoses2008 - 2009
Differences by Age, Race, Gender, Educational Level and Socioeconomic Class in Nurse Adherence to CMS Quality of Care Indicators among AMI and CHF Patients2005 - 2005
The Effect of Dietary Iron in Cancer Cell Motility and Invasiveness2004 - 2004
The Effect of Different Concentrations of Epinephrine and Acetylcholine on Heart Rate and Ventricular Contractility in the Anuran Heart2003 - 2003
Determination of an Eye-Color Gene Location and Mode of Segregation in Drosophila2002 - 2002