Overview
Thomas Nielsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Nielsen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1611 W Harrison St Ste 550, Chicago, IL 60612
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. Thomas J. Nielsen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen by calling their office at 312-942-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen a top-rated expert for Thyroid Nodule?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid Nodule, 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. Thomas J. Nielsen specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Nodule. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas J. Nielsen accepts most major insurance plans, including Managed Medicaid and Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-6100 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
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Nielsen isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Advanced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MyringotomyDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- NecrosisDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Nielsen isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.


