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Dr. Rick Nelson, MD
Neurotology* Age 48
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Dr. Rick Nelson, MD is an Otologist Neurotologist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Rick Nelson, MD

Neurotology* Age 48
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
Dr. Rick Nelson, MD is an Otologist Neurotologist in Indianapolis, IN.

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Dr. Rick Nelson, MD is an Otologist Neurotologist in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Conductive Hearing Loss, Mixed Hearing Loss, Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss, Perforated Eardrum and Otosclerosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Neurotology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Conductive Hearing Loss
Mixed Hearing Loss
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Conductive Hearing Loss
Mixed Hearing Loss
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Perforated Eardrum
Otosclerosis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Bell's Palsy
Facial Nerve Disorder
Cochlear Implant Insertion
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dizziness
Excision of Facial Bone
Tinnitus
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Perilymph Fistula (PLF)
Meniere's Disease
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Suppurative Otitis Media
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acoustic Neuroma
Age Related Hearing Loss
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Bone Cancer
Cholesteatoma
Cochlear Otosclerosis
Congenital Nasal Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Deafness
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dysphagia
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoglossal Nerve Disorder
Labyrinthine Dysfunction
Labyrinthitis
Myringitis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nonobliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Obliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acoustic Neuroma Removal (incl. Hearing Preservation Techniques)
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
EMG (Electromyography)
ENT Surgery
Eustachian Tube Repair
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Facelift
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Head and Neck Surgery
Mastoidectomy
Oval Window Repair
Round Window Repair
Salivary Gland Surgery
Sleep Study
Stapedectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Sagamore Plus
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1130 W Michigan St Ste 400, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  2. 2 IU Health Methodist Hospital
    1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  3. 3 Univ. Otolaryngology Associates Inc.
    705 Riley Hospital Dr Ste 860, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  4. 4 Office
    250 N Shadeland Ave Ste 130, Indianapolis, IN 46219

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Nov 24, 2025
He said he couldn't help me with anything and didn't even try, and very rude!
Kaille — Nov 24, 2025
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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Neurotology
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Otology
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rick Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Conductive Hearing Loss, Mixed Hearing Loss, Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss, Perforated Eardrum and Otosclerosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rick Nelson, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis, IU Health West Hospital, Indiana University Health North Hospital, Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, Deaconess Hospital, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Parkview Regional Medical Center, IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Columbus Regional Hospital, Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital, Henry Community Health, Goshen Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport, Baptist Health Floyd, Community Hospital Anderson, Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, Johnson Memorial Hospital, Parkview DeKalb Hospital and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rick Nelson, MD holds board certification in Neurotology, Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurotology, Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN

  • IU Health West Hospital

    1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN

  • Indiana University Health North Hospital

    11700 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN

  • Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN

  • Deaconess Hospital

    600 Mary St, Evansville, IN

  • Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

    2401 W University Ave, Muncie, IN

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN

  • IU Health Bloomington Hospital

    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN

  • Columbus Regional Hospital

    2400 17th St, Columbus, IN

  • Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital

    2900 16th St, Bedford, IN

  • Henry Community Health

    1000 N 16th St, New Castle, IN

  • Goshen Hospital

    200 High Park Ave, Goshen, IN

  • Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport

    412 N Monroe St, Williamsport, IN

  • Baptist Health Floyd

    1850 State St, New Albany, IN

  • Community Hospital Anderson

    1515 N Madison Ave, Anderson, IN

  • Deaconess Memorial Medical Center

    800 W 9th St, Jasper, IN

  • Johnson Memorial Hospital

    1125 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN

  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital

    1316 E 7th St, Auburn, IN

  • Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

    5215 Holy Cross Pkwy, Mishawaka, IN

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