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Dr. Thomas Nielsen, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Thomas Nielsen, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Thomas Nielsen, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 66
Chicago, IL
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41 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Nielsen, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Nielsen graduated from Rush University. Dr. Thomas Nielsen, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 41 years experience. Dr. Nielsen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital. At present, Dr. Nielsen received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Nielsen's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nielsen is board certified in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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Cleft Lip and Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
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Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
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Oral Cancer
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Osteosarcoma
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Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
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Salivary Gland Cancer
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Rush Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
    5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Oct 03, 2020
Dr. Nielsen has been my father’s doctor for years. Not only is he an amazing doctor — detail oriented, sensitive, and caring... He saved my dad from laryngeal cancer. He has amazing bedside manner. My dad always looks forward to seeing him.
— Oct 03, 2020
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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Rush University
    1984
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Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Nielsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nielsen's profile.

Dr. Thomas Nielsen, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Nielsen, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • Rush Oak Park Hospital

    520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL