DepartmentsNeurologyChildren's CenterPediatric and Adolescent MedicineSpecialty GroupsEpilepsyChild and Adolescent NeurologyLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Appointments 507-405-2420 Request an appointment online Conditions treatedAbsence seizureEpilepsyFebrile seizureFrontal lobe seizureGrand mal seizureSeizure Interests Pediatric epilepsy Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2008Fellow - Clinical Neurophysiology- EEGMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2008ResidentClin Neurophysiology EEG/Epile, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2007Resident - Pediatric NeurologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2007ResidentChild & Adolescent Neurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2004Resident - PediatricsMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2002MDMedical College of Wisconsin1998Internship - Pediatric Allergy InternshipMedical College of Wisconsin1997BSMichigan Technological University1997Internship - Pediatric ResearchMedical College of WisconsinShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2014EpilepsyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology2009Clinical NeurophysiologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology2008Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyShow more certificationsAwards and honors2021Top Performing ProviderMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience2019Recognition for ExcellenceAbove and Beyond Program2018AssociateAcademy of Educational Excellence2018Recognition for TeamworkAbove and Beyond Program2017FellowAmerican Epilepsy Society2017FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology2016Outstanding Physician/Scientist EducatorMayo School of Health SciencesShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2021 - presentMember, Strategic Planning CommitteeEpilepsy Foundation of Minnesota2021PresidentPediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium2020 - presentResidency Recruitment ChairDivision of Child and Adolescent Neurology, Department of Neurology2012 - presentMember, Professional Advisory BoardEpilepsy Foundation of Minnesota2011 - presentSteering Committee MemberPediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium2010 - 2014MemberStudent and Resident Education Subcommittee, American Epilepsy Society2010 - 2013MemberCME review subcommittee, American Epilepsy Society2010 - 2011MemberAnnual Meeting Ambassador Work Group, American Epilepsy Society2010 - 2011MemberMembership Ambassador Work Group, American Epilepsy Society2008 - presentFellow of the American Epilepsy SocietyAmerican Epilepsy Society2007 - presentMemberChild Neurology Society2006 - 2007MemberNeurology Curriculum Committee, Department of Neurology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine2002Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration2002 - presentMemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration2002 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics2002 - presentFellow of the American Academy of NeurologyAmerican Academy of Neurology2002 - presentMemberAmerican Medical Association2002 - presentMemberMinnesota Medical AssociationShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publicationsResearch activitiesSee a description of research activities. Conditions treatedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20224825 Doctors & Medical Staff Nickels, Katherine C. M.D.