Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Biopsy
- Cisternogram
- CT angiogram
- CT brain perfusion
- CT scan
- CT-guided aspiration
- CT-guided biopsy
- Epidural blood patch
- Epidural fibrin glue patch
- Epidural steroid injection
- Fluoroscopy-guided biopsy
- Imaging procedure
- Lumbar discography
- Lumbar puncture
- MR myelogram
- MRI
- MRI of cochlear implant
- Myelogram
- X-ray
Interests
- 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
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2015
Fellowship - NeuroradiologyUniversity of Utah School of Medicine
- 2013
Residency - Diagnostic RadiologyIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2009
Internship - Transitional Year Residency ProgramIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2008
MDIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2004
BA - Chemistry and Biology MajorsAnderson University
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2023
Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2022
Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2021
Education Exhibit Certificate of MeritASHNR 55th Annual Meeting, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2021
Semifinalist, Most Effective Radiology EducatorThe Best of Radiology Awards, AuntMinnie.Com
- 2021
Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2020
Semifinalist, Most Effective Radiology EducatorThe Best of Radiology Awards, AuntMinnie.Com
- 2020
Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2019
Indianapolis Top Doctor List (in the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine)Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2018
Semifinalist, Most Effective Radiology EducatorThe Best of Radiology Awards, AuntMinnie.Com
- 2018
Joseph E. and Nancy O. Whitley Award, Best Education PaperAssociation of University Radiologists
- 2016
Dean D.T. Maglinte Scholar in Radiology EducationDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2015
Louis A. Gilula, M.D. Mentor Award, Best Scientific PaperAmerican Society of Spine Radiology
- 2014
William N. Hanafee, M.D. Research Seed Grant AwardAmerican Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2012
Roentgen Resident Research AwardRSNA Research & Education Foundation, Radiological Society of North America
- 2012
Campbell-Klatte Lecture Series 1st Place Oral PresentationDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2012
Memorial Award, Best Original Radiology PaperAssociation of University Radiologists
- 2011
Glenn D. Moak, M.D. Outstanding Resident Teaching AwardDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2010
Hon. Mention, Glenn D. Moak, M.D. Resident Teaching AwardDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2007
George T. Lukemeyer Medical Student ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2007
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Alpha ChapterIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2004
Ritchey Scholar Program Recruitment ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2000
Summa cum laudeAnderson University
Professional memberships
- 2023 - 2024
MemberProgram Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2022 - 2023
MemberWebsite and Social Media Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2022 - 2023
ChairRules Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2022 - 2023
MemberExecutive Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2022 - 2023
MemberProgram Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2022 - 2023
MemberNeuroradiology Certifying Exam Angoff Committee, American Board of Radiology
- 2022 - 2023
MemberProgram Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2021 - 2023
MemberDiversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Committee, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2021 - 2022
MemberSocial Media Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2021 - present
MemberWebsite Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2020 - 2023
MemberHead and Neck Subcommittee, Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee, Radiological Society of North America
- 2020 - 2021
Junior Member at LargeExecutive Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2020 - 2021
MemberAd Hoc COVID-19 Strategic Planning Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2020 - present
Charter MemberRadiology Residency Education Research Alliance
- 2019 - 2023
MemberAmerican College of Radiology
- 2019 - 2021
MemberProgram Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2019 - 2020
MemberProgram Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2018 - 2023
ChairWebsite and Social Media Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2018 - 2019
MemberNominating Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2018
ChairAd Hoc Social Media Committee, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2018 - present
MemberRadiological Society of North America
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
- 2016 - 2023
DirectorRadiology Fellowship Programs, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2016 - 2018
MemberNeuroradiology Initial Certifying, Maintenance of Certification (MOC), and Subspecialty Committee, American Board of Radiology
- 2016 - 2017
MemberGabriel H. Wilson Award Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2016 - 2017
MemberAnnual Meeting Organizing Committee, Midwest Head and Neck Imaging Organization
- 2015 - 2023
MemberNeuro-Oncology Tumor Board, Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2014 - present
MemberWestern Neuroradiological Society
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Spine Radiology
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2011 - present
MemberAssociation of University Radiologists
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