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Eric W. Nottmeier, M.D.

  1. Neurosurgeon
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  1. Jacksonville, Florida

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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. He has published 85 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, as well as training residents and fellows. He has attained the academic rank of Professor of Neurosurgery.

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 serves as Co-Chairman of the North American Spine Society Section on Robotics and Navigation. Dr. Nottmeier also serves as Vice chair of Clinical Operations for the Department of Neurosurgery and is Co-director of the Mayo Clinic Florida Spine Center. Additionally, he is Past-President of the Southern Neurosurgical Society.

Dr. Nottmeier 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 graduated Summa Cum Laude with a biology degree from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, and also graduated Summa Cum Laude with a medical degree at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. He completed his Neurosurgery residency at University of Missouri and his Spine fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Nottmeier is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

  1. Back pain
  2. Basilar skull invagination
  3. Cervical herniated disk
  4. Cervical kyphosis
  5. Cervical myelopathy
  6. Cervical radiculopathy
  7. Cervical spinal stenosis
  8. Cervical spine deformity
  9. Cervical spondylolisthesis
  10. Cervical spondylosis
  11. Degenerative disk disease
  12. Degenerative scoliosis
  13. Discogenic back pain
  14. Disk disease
  15. Failed back syndrome
  16. Herniated disk
  17. Kyphosis
  18. Lumbar radiculopathy
  19. Lumbar spinal stenosis
  20. Neck pain
  21. Pseudarthrosis
  22. Radiculopathy
  23. Scoliosis
  24. Spinal stenosis
  25. Spine arthritis
  26. Thoracic herniated disk
  27. Thoracic myelopathy
  28. Thoracic radiculopathy
  1. Back surgery
  2. Cervical diskectomy
  3. Cervical laminectomy
  4. Cervical pseudoarthrosis procedure
  5. Cervical scoliosis surgery
  6. Cervical spine fusion
  7. Cervical spine surgery
  8. Diskectomy
  9. Foraminotomy
  10. Laminectomy
  11. Lumbar diskectomy
  12. Lumbar fusion
  13. Lumbar laminectomy
  14. Lumbar pseudoarthrosis procedure
  15. Lumbar scoliosis surgery
  16. Minimally invasive cervical diskectomy
  17. Minimally invasive cervical foraminotomy
  18. Minimally invasive diskectomy
  19. Minimally invasive foraminotomy
  20. Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion
  21. Minimally invasive spinal fusion
  22. Minimally invasive spine surgery
  23. Minimally invasive surgery
  24. Pseudoarthrosis procedure
  25. Revision spinal surgery
  26. Spinal cord stimulator insertion
  27. Spinal fusion
  28. Spondylolisthesis surgery
  29. Thoracic diskectomy
  30. Thoracic fusion
  31. Thoracic laminectomy
  32. Thoracic pseudoarthrosis procedure
  • Spinal surgery, including deformity, revision, minimally invasive surgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
  1. 2002
    Fellow - Spinal SurgeryBarrow Neurological Institute
  2. 2001
    Resident - Neurosurgery Columbia, MOUniversity Hospital and Clinics
  3. 1996
    Internship - General Surgery Columbia, MOUniversity Hospital and Clinics
  4. 1995
    MDUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  5. 1991
    BS - BiologyTruman State University

Certifications

  1. 2006
    Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    2022 Provider Recognition Award Mayo Clinic in Florida
  2. 2021
    2021 Provider Recognition Award Mayo Clinic in Florida
  3. 2020
    2020 Provider Recognition Award Mayo Clinic in Florida
  4. 2019
    2019 Provider Recognition Award Mayo Clinic in Florida
  5. 2019
    Presentation Abstract AwardAANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  6. 2012
    Top DoctorU.S. News and World Report
  7. 2012
    Patients' Choice AwardPatient's Choice
  8. 2009
    Best DoctorsBest Doctors, Inc.
  9. 2009
    Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  10. 2009
    Top DoctorsJacksonville Magazine
  11. 2005
    The ISSLS AwardInternational Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
  12. 1995
    Graduated Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  13. 1995
    Samuel P.W. Black Prize for Excellence in NeurosurgeryUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  14. 1995
    Boone County Medical Alliance Award for Outstanding Performance and Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  15. 1995
    Scott A. Willis Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  16. 1994
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  17. 1992
    Frank E. and Ena Hickerson Rhoads ScholarshipUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  18. 1991
    Graduated Summa Cum LaudeTruman State University
  19. 1991
    Clifford B. Scott Award for Highest GPATruman State University
  20. 1991
    J. Edward Zollinger Award for Outstanding Senior in Midwest Region, Sigma Phi EpsilonTruman State University
  21. 1988
    Blue Key National Honor FraternityTruman State University
  22. 1988
    Wray-Rieger Endowed ScholarshipTruman State University
  23. 1987
    Board of Governors' ScholarshipTruman State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2025
    Chair / MemberMayo Clinic Florida Department of Anesthesiology Chair Search Committee
  2. 2023 - present
    Chair/AdvisorMayo Clinic Florida OR Efficiency Task Force
  3. 2022 - 2023
    MemberMayo Clinic Florida Orthopedic Surgery Chair Search Committee
  4. 2022 - 2023
    MemberMayo Clinic Florida Surgical Procedural Committee Chair Search Committee
  5. 2021 - present
    Vice Chair of Clinical OperationsDepartment of Neurosurgery
  6. 2021
    MemberMayo Clinic Florida General Surgery Chair Search Committee
  7. 2020 - 2021
    MemberMayo Clinic Florida Neurology Chair Search Committee
  8. 2020
    MemberMayo Clinic Florida Medallion Program Chair Search Committee
  9. 2020 - present
    Simulation WorkgroupNorth American Spine Society
  10. 2020 - present
    MemberPersonnel Committee
  11. 2019 - 2021
    Vice ChairDepartment of Neurosurgery
  12. 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic Florida Pain Medicine Chair Search Committee
  13. 2018 - 2019
    MemberSTART taskforce, Surgical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  14. 2018 - present
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Florida Spine Center
  15. 2018 - present
    Co-ChairmanSection on Robotics and Image-guided Surgery, North American Spine Society
  16. 2017 - 2018
    PresidentSouthern Neurosurgical Society
  17. 2017 - 2018
    Board MemberSt. Vincent's Medical Group
  18. 2016 - 2017
    Local HostNeurosurgical Society of America
  19. 2016 - 2017
    President ElectSouthern Neurosurgical Society
  20. 2013 - 2015
    Co-DirectorAnnual Pre-Meeting Course: Spinal Image Guidance and Advanced Intraoperative Imaging Techniques, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  21. 2013
    Scientific Program ChairSouthern Neurosurgical Society
  22. 2013 - 2016
    TreasurerSouthern Neurosurgical Society
  23. 2013 - 2017
    MemberAscension Health Spine Affinity Group
  24. 2012 - 2015
    Co-DirectorAnnual Meeting Instructional Course: Fundamentals of Image-guided Spinal Surgery, North American Spine Society
  25. 2012
    Vice PresidentSouthern Neurosurgical Society
  26. 2011 - present
    MemberCervical Spine Research Society
  27. 2011
    Co-DirectorAnnual Meeting Instructional Course: MRI and Spinal Image Guidance, North American Spine Society
  28. 2011
    Physician Champion5S Operating Room Equipment Reorganization Project
  29. 2011 - 2012
    Co-ChairManaging Variation Program Phase 2
  30. 2010 - 2012
    Task Force MemberManaging Variation Program Phase 1
  31. 2009 - 2012
    Co-AdvisorSpine Center Task Force
  32. 2009 - 2016
    FacultyAO North America
  33. 2009 - 2011
    Liaison PhysicianOperating room team liason
  34. 2009 - present
    MemberAANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  35. 2008 - present
    MemberNeurosurgical Society of America
  36. 2008 - 2009
    MemberDemand and Marketing Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  37. 2007 - present
    MemberSouthern Neurosurgical Society
  38. 2005 - 2009
    MemberExpense Management Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  39. 2005 - 2006
    MemberInformation Systems Security Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  40. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
  41. 2001 - present
    MemberCongress of Neurological Surgeons
  42. 2001 - present
    MemberNorth American Spine Society
  43. 1993 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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