Ear, Nose, and Throat near Aurora, CO

Care Philosophy: Hello humankindness. It's more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It's the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It's in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients. Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself.

Care Philosophy: Kimberly Nelson, MD, believes in providing her patients with the best care possible. Dr. Nelson received her bachelor's degree in molecular biology from the University of Wyoming and completed medical school with honors at Creighton University in Nebraska. She finished residency at the University of Colorado and is board certified in otolaryngology. Outside of work, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, camping and traveling. She also enjoys being with her dogs and doing extracurricular activities, which include stand-up comedy.

Care Philosophy: Comprehensive care of patients' nasal and sinus problems in a partnership with their other health care providers is my top priority.

Biography: Telehealth visits are available.

Care Philosophy: Provide patients with state of the art care for all ear related problems including hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness and balance disorders and tumors of the ear and skull base. Board certified in Neurotology and Otolaryngology.

Care Philosophy: I strive to see each patient as unique and individual. You are not simply another patient but a person in search of an answer. If I cannot identify the solution, I will try to direct you to someone who can.

Care Philosophy: Highly trained in the latest Otolaryngology techniques, founding physician David Opperman provides caring treatment, clear communication with patients and informative updates to primary care physicians regarding patient diagnoses and treatment plans.

Biography: David C. Kelsall, M.D., is the Owner and Medical Director of the Rocky Mountain Ear Center. Dr. Kelsall is an honors graduate of Stanford University and earned his medical degree at the University of Colorado. After serving residencies in general surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver and in Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, he completed his fellowship training in Otology and Neurotology at the Denver Ear Institute. Dr. Kelsall is board certified in Otolaryngology, a Fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, a member of the American Neurotology Society, and the Colorado Medical Society. He is also a board member for the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACIA) and the Listen Foundation. As a researcher, Dr. Kelsall has played a role in clinical trials leading to the FDA approval of current cochlear implants on the market and is active in many research projects related to hearing loss and cochlear implants. As a Medical Director of the former CNI Center for Hearing, he led a team of volunteer physicians on annual missions to third world countries, where they perform surgeries, provide hearing aids, and train local physicians. In 2001, Dr. Kelsall established the annual CNI Cochlear Kids Camps, now called The Listen Foundation Cochlear Implant Family Camp. Dr. Kelsall is a frequent lecturer and has published numerous articles in professional journals. Third-generation natives of Colorado, he and his wife Tammie have three children. Dr. Kelsall is also involved in the Englewood community. He is a board member for the American Cochlear Implant Alliance and the Listen Foundation.