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
- 1999
Fellow - Neurotology and Skull Base SurgeryUniversity of California, San Francisco
- 1997
ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1997
Resident - OtorhinolaryngologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 1993
Internship - General SurgeryMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 1992
MDUniversity of New Mexico
- 1985
BA - GeologyPomona College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2006
NeurotologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 1998
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2021
Distinguished Alumni of the YearBreck School
- 2009
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2006
Cum Laude (Imaging Microscopy of the Middle and Inner Ear Scientific exhibit)American Society of Neuroradiology
- 2004
Excellence in TeachingMayo Clinic
- 2003
Individual Award for ExcellenceMayo Clinic
- 2003
Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic
- 2001
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Otolaryngology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 1998
Neurotology Fellows ScholarshipAwarding Organization
- 1996
Sight & Hearing Research AwardAwarding Organization
- 1992
Khatali Alumni AwardAwarding Organization
- 1992
AOAAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 1991
ScholarshipGreater Albuquerque Medical Auxiliary
- 1989
H.J. Holden Merit ScholarshipAwarding Organization
- 1988
H.J. Holden Merit ScholarshipAwarding Organization
Professional memberships
- 2024 - 2025
President – ElectAmerican Neurotology Society
- 2016 - 2019
Board ChairmanAmerican Cochlear Implant Alliance
- 2015 - present
Executive Committee MemberAmerican Cochlear Implant Alliance
- 2014 - 2017
Executive Council MemberAmerican Neurotology Society
- 2014 - 2015
MemberANS Education Committee, American Neurotology Society
- 2013 - 2017
Member at LargeO & N Board of Directors, American Neurotology Society
- 2013 - 2015
Advisory Board MemberO & N Board of Directors, American Neurotology Society
- 2013 - 2015
Committee MemberANS Education Committee, American Neurotology Society
- 2012 - present
Active MemberAmerican Otological Society
- 2010 - 2015
MemberContinuing Medical Education Committee, American Neurotology Society
- 2009 - 2017
MemberENT Pediatric One Voice
- 2009 - 2011
Executive Committee MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
- 2009 - present
MemberHospital Facilities Planning Committee
- 2008 - 2014
Vice ChairSpace and Remodeling Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
- 2007 - 2008
PresidentMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2006 - 2007
Program Organizing ChairMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2006 - 2007
Vice PresidentExecutive Council, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2006 - present
Section ChairDivision of Otology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
- 2005 - 2014
MemberSpace and Remodeling Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
- 2003 - 2011
ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
- 2003 - 2008
Vice ChairWork station Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2002 - 2005
MemberExecutive Council, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2002 - present
MemberAmerican Neurotology Society
- 2001 - 2007
MemberAdvisory Commmittee, Scientific Program, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2000 - 2015
Medical DirectorCochlear Implantation, Division of Otology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
- 2000 - present
MemberMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 1993 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 1992 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Publications
Research activities