Overview
Erik Nelson is a General Surgeon in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Laryngitis, Tinnitus, and Otitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
222 S Greenleaf St Ste 106, Gurnee, IL 60031
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erik Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erik Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erik Nelson by calling their office at 847-662-4442. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erik Nelson a top-rated expert for Trachoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erik Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Trachoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Erik Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Erik Nelson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Trachoma, Laryngitis, and Tinnitus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Erik Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erik Nelson has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trachoma. You can view a list of Dr. Erik Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erik Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Erik Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-662-4442 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- LaryngitisDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngitis.
- TrachomaDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Trachoma.
- Advanced
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.
- OtitisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Otitis.
- OzenaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Ozena.
- Palatal MyoclonusDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Palatal Myoclonus.
- TinnitusDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Tinnitus.
- Experienced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Chronic CoughDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Deafness.


