Biographical summary
Colin L.W. Driscoll, M.D., is an Otolaryngologist with a subspecialty certification in Neurotology who has a special interest in ear and skull base disorders.
His Clinical focus includes:
    - Evaluation and management of tumors involving the ear/skull base including, vestibular schwannoma, glomus tumors and facial nerve tumors.
- He diagnosis and manages the range of disorders involving the middle and inner ear such as, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis and all types of hearing loss.
- He works on a multidisciplinary skull base surgery team to provide patient centric and comprehensive care. Choosing a treatment path requires a careful review of options and a particular focus on an individual patient's priorities.
In addition to clinical activities Dr. Driscoll is active in research and the education of residents and fellows. He has had many leadership positions at Mayo Clinic and nationally and is currently Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.
        Conditions treated
        Procedures performed
- Acoustic neuroma surgery
- Cochlear implant procedure
- Ear surgery
- Middle ear reconstruction
- Nerve decompression
- Skull base surgery
- Stapedectomy
- Stapes surgery
Interests
- Acoustic neuromas and other tumors of the ear, temporal bone, skull base and facial nerve
- Cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic ear disease
- Otosclerosis
Mayo Clinic locations
        Education
- 1999Fellow - Neurotology and Skull Base SurgeryUniversity of California, San Francisco 
- 1997ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 1997Resident - OtorhinolaryngologyMayo Clinic in Rochester 
- 1993Internship - General SurgeryMayo Clinic in Rochester 
- 1992MDUniversity of New Mexico 
- 1985BA - GeologyPomona College 
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2006NeurotologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 1998Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
Awards and honors
- 2021Distinguished Alumni of the YearBreck School 
- 2009Teacher of the YearDepartment of Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration 
- 2006Cum Laude (Imaging Microscopy of the Middle and Inner Ear Scientific exhibit)American Society of Neuroradiology 
- 2004Excellence in TeachingMayo Clinic 
- 2003Individual Award for ExcellenceMayo Clinic 
- 2003Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic 
- 2001Teacher of the YearDepartment of Otolaryngology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 1998Neurotology Fellows ScholarshipAwarding Organization 
- 1996Sight & Hearing Research AwardAwarding Organization 
- 1992Khatali Alumni AwardAwarding Organization 
- 1992AOAAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 
- 1991ScholarshipGreater Albuquerque Medical Auxiliary 
- 1989H.J. Holden Merit ScholarshipAwarding Organization 
- 1988H.J. Holden Merit ScholarshipAwarding Organization 
Professional memberships
- 2025 - 2026PresidentAmerican Neurotology Society 
- 2024 - 2025President – ElectAmerican Neurotology Society 
- 2016 - 2019Board ChairmanAmerican Cochlear Implant Alliance 
- 2015 - presentExecutive Committee MemberAmerican Cochlear Implant Alliance 
- 2014 - 2017Executive Council MemberAmerican Neurotology Society 
- 2014 - 2015MemberANS Education Committee, American Neurotology Society 
- 2013 - 2017Member at LargeO & N Board of Directors, American Neurotology Society 
- 2013 - 2015Advisory Board MemberO & N Board of Directors, American Neurotology Society 
- 2013 - 2015Committee MemberANS Education Committee, American Neurotology Society 
- 2012 - presentActive MemberAmerican Otological Society 
- 2010 - 2015MemberContinuing Medical Education Committee, American Neurotology Society 
- 2009 - 2017MemberENT Pediatric One Voice 
- 2009 - 2011Executive Committee MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester 
- 2009 - presentMemberHospital Facilities Planning Committee 
- 2008 - 2014Vice ChairSpace and Remodeling Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester 
- 2007 - 2008PresidentMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 2006 - 2007Program Organizing ChairMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 2006 - 2007Vice PresidentExecutive Council, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 2006 - presentSection ChairDivision of Otology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology 
- 2005 - 2014MemberSpace and Remodeling Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester 
- 2003 - 2011ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology 
- 2003 - 2008Vice ChairWork station Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees 
- 2002 - 2005MemberExecutive Council, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 2002 - presentMemberAmerican Neurotology Society 
- 2001 - 2007MemberAdvisory Commmittee, Scientific Program, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 2000 - 2015Medical DirectorCochlear Implantation, Division of Otology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology 
- 2000 - presentMemberMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 1993 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 1992 - presentMemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 
Publications
Research activities