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Dr. Rick Nissen, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rick Nissen, MD

Dr. Rick Nissen, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine and is affiliated with New Ulm Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nissen an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Nissen works at Practice in Minneapolis, MN with other offices in New Ulm, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Tinnitus along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nissen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Accuquest Hearing Centers
    8714 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55420 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 884-3134
  2. 2
    U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 626-5900
  3. 3
    New Ulm Medical Center
    1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 217-5000

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  • New Ulm Medical Center

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Tinnitus
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Conductive Hearing Loss
Earwax Buildup
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Sinusitis
Dizziness
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cough
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Deafness
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Deviated Septum
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Labyrinthitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otosclerosis
Peritonsillar Abscess
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
TMJ
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Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Wheezing
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Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Ear Tube Placement
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid
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    About Dr. Rick Nissen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306842711
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Nissen has seen patients for Tinnitus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nissen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Nissen. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nissen.

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