Dr. Erik Nelson, MD
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
383.9 mi · 222 S Greenleaf St, Suite 106, Gurnee, IL 60031
At a glance
Accepts 39 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Drexel University
Works at Lake County ENT Head and Neck Specialists
2 office locations
Speaks English
5.00
4 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.7
Recent reviews
The doctor was so nice! The office was able to get me in right away. It's so great to have a great doctor!!
More than 1 year agoAR
Office locations
1
1.
Lake County ENT Head and Neck Specialists
383.9 mi · 222 S Greenleaf St, Suite 106, Gurnee, IL, 60031
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Lake County ENT Head and Neck Specialists
388.0 mi · 1880 W Winchester Rd, Suite 103, Libertyville, IL, 60048
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Ear eustachian tube disorders
Swimmer's ear
Chronic nose and throat inflammation due to allergies
Acute Tonsillitis and Laryngitis
Chronic sinusitis
Ear eustachian tube disorders
Swimmer's ear
Chronic nose and throat inflammation due to allergies
Acute Tonsillitis and Laryngitis
More about Dr. Erik Nelson, MD
Dr. Nelson graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1983. He completed his residency at the University of Chicago in 1988.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Drexel University
Pennsylvania State University (Bachelor’s)
Pennsylvania State University, Master’s in Biochemistry and Biophysics
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
University of Chicago, Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Practice
Lake County ENT Head and Neck Specialists
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
Professional memberships
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Society
Lake County Medical Society
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Nelson EG. Isolation and characterization of the Escherichia coli O101 K30 K antigen. Masters Thesis, Pennsylvania State University, 1977.
Buck SH, Katchen MS, Lavenhar SR, Nelson EG. H-2 histaminergic and alpha adrenergic activity of D-tetrahydrozoline. Fed Proc. 1978;37:393.
Yellin TO, Katchen MS, Lavenhar SR, Nelson EG. Stereospecificity of D-tetrahydrozoline at H-2 histaminergic and alpha-adrenergic receptors. Acta Physiol Scand Special Suppl. 1978; 104: 219-226.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R, Dayal VS. Quantitative evaluation of sensorineural structures following stapes surgery. Am J Otolaryngol. 1989;10:13-25.
Nelson EG, Goldman ME, Hemmati M. Metastatic carcinoma of the ethmoid sinus. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990;103:120-123.
Nelson EG, Goldman ME, Hemmati M. Metastatic carcinoma of the ethmoid sinus. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990;103:120-123.
Corey JP, Nelson EG, Crawford M, Riester JW, Geiss R. Metastatic vaginal carcinoma of the temporal bone. Am J Otol. 1991;12:128-131.
Nelson EG, Tybor AG. Actinomycosis of the larynx. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 1992;71:356-358.
Nelson EG, Kratz RC. Sebaceous choristoma of the middle ear. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1993;108:372-373.
Hinojosa R, Nelson EG, Lerner SA, Redleaf MI, Schramm DR. Aminoglycoside ototoxicity: A human temporal bone study. Laryngoscope. 2001;111:1797-1805.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Aplasia of the cochlear nerve: A temporal bone study. Otol Neurotol. 2001;22:790-795.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Presbycusis: A human temporal bone study of individuals with flat audiometric patterns of hearing loss using a new method to quantify stria vascularis volume. Laryngoscope. 2003;113:1672-1686.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Questioning the relationship between cochlear otosclerosis and sensorineural hearing loss: A quantitative evaluation of cochlear structures in cases of otosclerosis and review of the literature. Laryngoscope. 2004;114:1214-1230.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Response: Questioning the relationship between cochlear otosclerosis and sensorineural hearing loss [letter]. Laryngoscope. 2005;115:757-758.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Response: Questioning the relationship between cochlear otosclerosis and sensorineural hearing loss [letter]. Laryngoscope. 2005;115:757-758.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Age related changes in the human cochlea [letter]. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg. 2005;133:817-818.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Presbycusis: A human temporal bone study of individuals with downward sloping audiometric patterns of hearing loss and review of the literature. Laryngoscope. 2006;116:1-12.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Detection of mitochondrial DNA deletions in the cochlea and its structural elements from archival human temporal bone tissue. Mutat Res. 2008;640:38-45.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Tretiakova M, Hinojosa, R. Immunofluorescence and TUNEL staining of celloidin embedded human temporal bone tissues. Hearing Res. 2008;241:1-6.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Tretiakova M, Hinojosa R. Laser microdissection of cochlear structures from celloidin embedded human temporal bone tissues and detection of the mitochondrial DNA common deletion using real time PCR. Hear Res. 2008;244:1-6.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Quantification of the mitochondrial DNA common deletion in presbycusis. Laryngoscope. 2009;119:1184-1189.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Can modern molecular and immunostaining technologies lead to discoveries in human temporal bone research? Registry. 2009;17:1-3.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Major arc mitochondrial DNA deletions in cytochrome c oxidase deficient human cochlear spiral ganglion cells. Acta Otolaryngol. 2010;130:780-787.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Helseth LD, Hinojosa R. Proteomic analysis of formalin-fixed celloidin-embedded whole cochlear and laser microdissected spiral ganglion tissues. Acta Otolaryngol. 2010;130:984-9.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Helseth LD, Hinojosa R. Proteomic analysis of formalin-fixed celloidin-embedded whole cochlear and laser microdissected spiral ganglion tissues. Acta Otolaryngol. 2010;130:984-9.
Markaryan A, Nelson EG, Kohut RI, Hinojosa R. Dual immunofluorescence staining of proteoglycans in human temporal bones. Laryngoscope. 2011;121:1525-31.
Hinojosa R, Nelson EG. Cochlear nucleus neuron analysis in individuals with presbycusis. Laryngoscope. 2011;121:2641-8.
Nelson EG, Hinojosa R. Analysis of the Hyalinization Reaction in Otosclerosis. JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. In press 2014. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2014.427
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1881706588
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Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
4.67
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4 reviews
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The doctor was so nice! The office was able to get me in right away. It's so great to have a great doctor!!
More than 1 year agoAR
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What practice does Dr. Erik Nelson work with?
Dr. Erik Nelson works with Lake County ENT Head and Neck Specialists.
Where is Dr. Erik Nelson's office located?
Dr. Erik Nelson has 2 office locations, including in Gurnee and Libertyville, view full addresses on Dr. Nelson's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Erik Nelson have?
Dr. Erik Nelson is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Erik Nelson?
Dr. Erik Nelson frequently sees patients for ENT Consultation, ENT Emergency Visit, Hearing Problems, Sinus Problems / Sinusitis, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Erik Nelson on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Erik Nelson speak?
Dr. Erik Nelson speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Erik Nelson in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Erik Nelson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.