Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Lake County Head And Neck Specialists SC
222 S Greenleaf St Ste 106, 
Gurnee, IL 

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.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Otolaryngology in IL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Lake County Head and Neck Specialists SC
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.


8 Total Publications

Histology of the Cochlear Outer Sulcus Cells in Normal Human Ears, Presbycusis, and Menière's Disease.
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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.

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