Biographical summary
Eric W. Nottmeier, M.D., is a Neurosurgeon, with special interests in complex spinal surgery and image-guided spinal surgery.
His clinical focus includes:
- Surgical treatment of degenerative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disease
- Maximizing all non-operative treatment options for spinal ailments prior to surgical intervention
- Educating patients on their spinal disease, including preventative measures that can be taken as well as treatment options
- Utilizing the most advanced technology in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Nottmeier is active in research and education by publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, as well as training residents and fellows.
Eric Nottmeier, M.D. is a neurosurgeon with special interests in complex spinal surgery and image-guided spinal surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He has published extensively on image-guided and computer-assisted spinal surgery and serves as Co-Chairman of the North American Spine Society Section on Robotics and Navigation. He is also Past-President of the Southern Neurosurgical Society.
He focuses on treating degenerative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine diseases, maximizing non-surgical treatment options for spinal conditions, and educating patients on preventative measures and treatment options, while utilizing the most advanced technology in surgical treatment of spinal disorders.
Dr. Nottmeier received a biology degree from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, and completed his medical degree at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri, where he also completed a general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency. Afterwards, he was a spinal surgery fellow at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Nottmeier is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Spinal surgery, including deformity, revision, minimally invasive surgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2002
Fellow - Spinal SurgeryBarrow Neurological Institute
- 2001
Resident - Neurosurgery
Columbia, MOUniversity Hospital and Clinics
- 1996
Internship - General Surgery
Columbia, MOUniversity Hospital and Clinics
- 1995
MDUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1991
BS - BiologyTruman State University
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2019
Presentation Abstract AwardAANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
- 2012
Top DoctorU.S. News and World Report
- 2012
Patients' Choice AwardPatient's Choice
- 2011
Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
- 2009
Best DoctorsBest Doctors, Inc.
- 2005
The ISSLS AwardInternational Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
- 1995
Graduated Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1995
Samuel P.W. Black Prize for Excellence in NeurosurgeryUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1995
Boone County Medical Alliance Award for Outstanding Performance and Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1995
Scott A. Willis Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1994
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1992
Frank E. and Ena Hickerson Rhoads ScholarshipUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1991
Graduated Summa Cum LaudeTruman State University
- 1991
Clifford B. Scott Award for Highest GPATruman State University
- 1991
J. Edward Zollinger Award for Outstanding Senior in Midwest Region, Sigma Phi EpsilonTruman State University
- 1988
Blue Key National Honor FraternityTruman State University
- 1988
Wray-Rieger Endowed ScholarshipTruman State University
- 1987
Board of Governors' ScholarshipTruman State University
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
MemberPersonnel Committee
- 2019 - present
Vice ChairDepartment of Neurosurgery
- 2019
MemberMayo Clinic Florida Pain Medicine Chair Search Committee
- 2018 - present
MemberSTART taskforce, Surgical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2018 - present
Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Florida Spine Center
- 2018 - present
Vice ChairSection on Robotics and Image-guided Surgery, North American Spine Society
- 2017 - 2018
PresidentSouthern Neurosurgical Society
- 2017 - 2018
Board MemberSt. Vincent's Medical Group
- 2016 - 2017
Local HostNeurosurgical Society of America
- 2016 - 2017
President ElectSouthern Neurosurgical Society
- 2013 - 2015
Co-DirectorAnnual Pre-Meeting Course: Spinal Image Guidance and Advanced Intraoperative Imaging Techniques, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- 2013
Scientific Program ChairSouthern Neurosurgical Society
- 2013 - 2016
TreasurerSouthern Neurosurgical Society
- 2013 - 2017
MemberAscension Health Spine Affinity Group
- 2012 - 2015
Co-DirectorAnnual Meeting Instructional Course: Fundamentals of Image-guided Spinal Surgery, North American Spine Society
- 2012
Vice PresidentSouthern Neurosurgical Society
- 2011 - present
MemberCervical Spine Research Society
- 2011
Co-DirectorAnnual Meeting Instructional Course: MRI and Spinal Image Guidance, North American Spine Society
- 2011
Physician Champion5S Operating Room Equipment Reorganization Project
- 2011 - 2012
Co-ChairManaging Variation Program Phase 2
- 2010 - 2012
Task Force MemberManaging Variation Program Phase 1
- 2009 - 2012
Co-AdvisorSpine Center Task Force
- 2009 - 2016
FacultyAO North America
- 2009 - 2011
Liaison PhysicianOperating room team liason
- 2009 - present
MemberAANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
- 2008 - present
MemberNeurosurgical Society of America
- 2008 - 2009
MemberDemand and Marketing Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2007 - present
MemberSouthern Neurosurgical Society
- 2005 - 2009
MemberExpense Management Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2005 - 2006
MemberInformation Systems Security Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2001 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 2001 - present
MemberCongress of Neurological Surgeons
- 2001 - present
MemberNorth American Spine Society
- 1993 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Publications
Research activities