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Rick Nelson, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Indianapolis, IN

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Indianapolis, IN

Neurotology

Associate Professor, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Indiana University Sch of Med

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  • Office

    705 Riley Hospital Dr
    Ste 0860
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone+1 317-278-1259
    Fax+1 317-278-3743

Summary

  • Dr. Rick Nelson is a board-certified neurotologist/skull-base surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital. He is an expert on the treatment of patients with acoustic neuromas, complex skull base tumors, spontaneous CSF leaks, and hearing loss. In addition, Dr. Nelson treats patients with complex cholesteatomas, otosclerosis and facial nerve paralysis. While at Indiana University, Dr. Nelson has treated over 500 patients with complex skull base tumors including acoustic neuromas.

    Dr. Nelson's conducts research on genetically-mediated hearing loss, cochlear implant outcomes with a focus on hearing preservation and acoustic neuroma tumor biology. His research articles have been cited over 1000 times.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Neurotology, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Calvarial and Skull Base Thinning  
    Cyrus Rabbani, Janaki M Patel, Shalini Manchanda, Rick F Nelson, Mohamad Z Saltagi, Michael J Ye, JAMA
  • Pediatric Pontine Cavernous Malformations: The Presigmoid, Posterior Petrosal Approach  
    Charles G Kulwin, Laurie L Ackerman, Troy D Payner, Rick F Nelson, Daniel H Fulkerson, Operative Neurosurgery

Press Mentions

  • Welcome to the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting Program Schedule
    Welcome to the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting Program ScheduleSeptember 16th, 2024
  • ACS Award Helps Surgeon-Scientist Reverse Hearing Loss | Bulletin | ACS
    ACS Award Helps Surgeon-Scientist Reverse Hearing Loss | Bulletin | ACSMay 10th, 2023
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sep. 10-14
    American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sep. 10-14September 27th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Mechanisms of Mammalian Genetic Hearing LossNational Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders2023–2028
  • Genetically Mediated Hair Cell Degeneration in 3D Inner Ear OrganoidsNational Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders2017–2023
  • Role Of Fb2, A Brain-Specific F-Box, In GeradNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004–2007

Professional Memberships

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