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Nick A. Koontz, M.D.

  1. Neuroradiologist
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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

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Dr. Nicholas (Nick) Koontz is a diagnostic neuroradiologist with clinical and research expertise in head & neck imaging, as well as imaging-guided procedures/interventions of the spine and head & neck. His research interests also include medical education and outcomes-based education research, and he is a charter member of the Radiology Residency Education Research Alliance (RRERA). Dr. Koontz lectures nationally and internationally on topics of head & neck imaging and medical education. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology with subspecialty certification in neuroradiology. He completed medical school, transitional year residency, and diagnostic radiology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by a 2-year neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Utah. Dr. Koontz was on faculty at Indiana University School of Medicine for 8-1/2 years, where he was a tenured Associate Professor of Radiology & Imaging Sciences with additional appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery. He joined Mayo Clinic Arizona in 2024.

  1. CSF leak
  2. CSF-venous fistula
  3. Neck pain
  4. Trigeminal neuralgia
  1. Biopsy
  2. Brain CT scan
  3. Brain MRI
  4. Cisternogram
  5. CT angiogram
  6. CT brain perfusion
  7. CT scan
  8. CT-guided aspiration
  9. CT-guided biopsy
  10. Epidural blood patch
  11. Epidural fibrin glue patch
  12. Epidural steroid injection
  13. Fluoroscopy-guided biopsy
  14. Imaging procedure
  15. Lumbar discography
  16. Lumbar puncture
  17. MR myelogram
  18. MRI
  19. MRI of cochlear implant
  20. Myelogram
  21. X-ray
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Sinus disease
  • Sensorineural hearing loss
  • Conductive hearing loss
  • Middle ear disease
  • Inner ear disease
  • Skull base tumors
  • Salivary gland disease
  • Skull base CSF leaks
  • Spinal CSF leaks
  • CT-guided biopsy
  • CT-guided CSF-venous fistula fibrin occlusion
  • CT-guided pain intervention
  1. 2015
    Fellowship - NeuroradiologyUniversity of Utah School of Medicine
  2. 2013
    Residency - Diagnostic RadiologyIndiana University School of Medicine
  3. 2009
    Internship - Transitional Year Residency ProgramIndiana University School of Medicine
  4. 2008
    MDIndiana University School of Medicine
  5. 2004
    BA - Chemistry and Biology MajorsAnderson University

Awards and honors

  1. 2026
    Best Oral Scientific Presentation 60th Annual Meeting, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  2. 2026
    Honorable Mention Award for Education Exhibit60th Annual Meeting, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  3. 2025
    2025 Conference Educator of the YearDepartment of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  4. 2025
    2025 Best Teaching DivisionDepartment of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  5. 2023
    Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
  6. 2022
    Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
  7. 2021
    Education Exhibit Certificate of MeritASHNR 55th Annual Meeting, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  8. 2021
    Semifinalist, Most Effective Radiology EducatorThe Best of Radiology Awards, AuntMinnie.Com
  9. 2021
    Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
  10. 2020
    Semifinalist, Most Effective Radiology EducatorThe Best of Radiology Awards, AuntMinnie.Com
  11. 2020
    Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
  12. 2019
    Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
  13. 2018
    Semifinalist, Most Effective Radiology EducatorThe Best of Radiology Awards, AuntMinnie.Com
  14. 2018
    Joseph E. and Nancy O. Whitley Award, Best Education PaperAssociation of Academic Radiologists (AAR)
  15. 2016
    Dean D.T. Maglinte Scholar in Radiology EducationDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
  16. 2015
    Louis A. Gilula, M.D. Mentor Award, Best Scientific PaperAmerican Society of Spine Radiology
  17. 2014
    William N. Hanafee, M.D. Research Seed Grant AwardAmerican Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  18. 2012
    Roentgen Resident Research AwardRSNA Research & Education Foundation, Radiological Society of North America
  19. 2012
    Campbell-Klatte Lecture Series 1st Place Oral PresentationDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
  20. 2012
    Memorial Award, Best Original Radiology PaperAssociation of Academic Radiologists (AAR)
  21. 2011
    Glenn D. Moak, M.D. Outstanding Resident Teaching AwardDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
  22. 2010
    Hon. Mention, Glenn D. Moak, M.D. Resident Teaching AwardDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
  23. 2007
    George T. Lukemeyer Medical Student ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
  24. 2007
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Alpha ChapterIndiana University School of Medicine
  25. 2004
    Ritchey Scholar Program Recruitment ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
  26. 2000
    Summa cum laudeAnderson University

Professional memberships

  1. 2026
    OrganizerTrivia Night Game Show, Joy and Wellness Program, Department of Radiology
  2. 2026
    Host/MCTrivia Night Game Show, Joy and Wellness Program, Department of Radiology
  3. 2026 - 2027
    ChairEducation Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  4. 2026 - present
    Program DirectorNeuroradiology Fellowship, Department of Radiology
  5. 2026 - present
    MemberAnnual Meeting Game Show Committee, American Society of Neuroradiology
  6. 2026 - present
    ChairEducation Committee, Executive Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  7. 2025
    Invited MentorVirtual Mentoring Session, ASHNR Young Professionals Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  8. 2025 - 2026
    Vice ChairEducation Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  9. 2025 - 2026
    Vice ChairEducation Committee, Executive Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  10. 2025 - present
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Radiology
  11. 2025 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  12. 2025 - present
    ChairCorporate Support Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  13. 2025 - present
    MemberGold Medal Award Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  14. 2024 - present
    MemberDiagnostic Radiology Residency Program Evaluation Committee, Department of Radiology
  15. 2024 - present
    MemberRadiology Education Committee, Department of Radiology
  16. 2024 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Department of Radiology
  17. 2024 - 2025
    MemberInternational Relations Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  18. 2024 - 2025
    ChairRules Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  19. 2024 - 2025
    ChairRules Committee, Executive Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  20. 2024 - 2025
    MemberNominating Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  21. 2024 - present
    MemberCorporate Support Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  22. 2022 - 2023
    MemberWebsite and Social Media Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  23. 2022 - 2023
    ChairRules Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  24. 2022 - 2023
    MemberNeuroradiology Certifying Exam Angoff Committee, American Board of Radiology
  25. 2022 - 2023
    ChairRules Committee, Executive Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  26. 2022 - present
    MemberProgram Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  27. 2022 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  28. 2021 - 2024
    MemberWebsite Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  29. 2021 - 2023
    MemberDiversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Committee, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
  30. 2021 - 2022
    MemberSocial Media Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  31. 2020 - 2023
    MemberHead and Neck Subcommittee, Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  32. 2020 - 2021
    Junior Member at LargeExecutive Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  33. 2020 - 2021
    MemberAd Hoc COVID-19 Strategic Planning Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  34. 2020 - present
    Charter MemberRadiology Residency Education Research Alliance
  35. 2019 - 2023
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  36. 2019 - 2021
    MemberProgram Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  37. 2019 - 2020
    MemberProgram Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  38. 2018 - 2023
    ChairWebsite and Social Media Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  39. 2018 - 2019
    MemberNominating Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  40. 2018
    ChairAd Hoc Social Media Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  41. 2018
    MemberOne-to-One Mentorship Program, Association of University Radiologists/Association of Academic Radiologists
  42. 2018 - present
    MemberRadiological Society of North America
  43. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  44. 2016 - 2023
    DirectorRadiology Fellowship Programs, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
  45. 2016 - 2018
    MemberNeuroradiology Initial Certifying, Maintenance of Certification (MOC), and Subspecialty Committee, American Board of Radiology
  46. 2016 - 2017
    MemberGabriel H. Wilson Award Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
  47. 2016 - 2017
    MemberAnnual Meeting Organizing Committee, Midwest Head and Neck Imaging Organization
  48. 2015 - 2023
    MemberNeuro-Oncology Tumor Board, Indiana University School of Medicine
  49. 2014 - present
    MemberWestern Neuroradiological Society
  50. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Spine Radiology
  51. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
  52. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  53. 2011 - present
    MemberAssociation of University Radiologists/Association of Academic Radiologists

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