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Dr. Kimberly Nelson, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.7 (103)
Map Pin Small Denver, CO
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Kimberly Nelson, MD

Dr. Kimberly Nelson, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Denver, CO. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and is affiliated with The Medical Center of Aurora. Dr. Nelson, completed a residency at University of Colorado|University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Common Spirit ENT Lowry in Denver, CO. They frequently treat conditions like Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss, Enlarged Turbinates and Chronic Sinusitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Nelson's Office Locations

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    Common Spirit ENT Lowry
    8101 E Lowry Blvd Ste 210, Denver, CO 80230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Enlarged Turbinates
Chronic Sinusitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Tonsillitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Sinusitis
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Broken Nose
Earwax Buildup
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Mixed Hearing Loss
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Bone Cancer
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Dentofacial Anomalies
Dysphagia
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Labyrinthitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Meniere's Disease
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Skin Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Suppurative Otitis Media
Thrush
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TMJ
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acoustic Neuroma
Adenoiditis
Anosmia
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Auditory Recruitment
Bell's Palsy
Big Ears
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Birthmark
Burn Injuries
Carcinoma Tongue
Cauliflower Ear
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Cleft Lip
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Palate
Common Cold
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Down Syndrome
Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Cellulitis
Ear Disorders
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Jaw Fracture
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Loss of Taste
Lymphangioma
Malignant Otitis Externa
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mouth Cancer
Myringitis
Nasal Allergies
Nasal Obstruction
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perilymph Fistula (PLF)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Ear Reconstruction
Ear Surgery
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Eyelid Surgery
Facial Reconstruction
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Inner Ear Repair
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Puncture Aspiration
Rhinoscopy
Skin Grafts
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Turbinate Reduction
Tympanometry
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1669589560
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Colorado|University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Joseph Hospital - Exempla
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • The Medical Center of Aurora

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    Dr. Kimberly Nelson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nelson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nelson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nelson works at Common Spirit ENT Lowry in Denver, CO. View the full address on Dr. Nelson’s profile.

    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss, Enlarged Turbinates and Chronic Sinusitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nelson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    103 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

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