Erica Nelson, MD
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Erica Nelson, MD

Division Chief, General Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    About me

    • Board Certified: Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997
    • Specialties:
      • Menopausal Health
      • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
      • Contraception
    • Clinic Locations:

     

    Gender

    Female

    Education & training

    Positions
    Associate Professor
    Division Chief, General Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Director, Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program
    Board Certifications
    Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Medical School
    College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
    Undergraduate Degree
    Undergraduate, BA Biochemistry, Pomona College
    Residency
    Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR - Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Specialties

    Conditions

    Treatments & procedures

    Patients in waiting room

    Appointments

    SIU Medicine strongly encourages all patients to verify coverage, benefits and which providers are considered in-network with their health plan. SIU Medicine has more than 300 health care providers ready to serve you and your family. SIU Medicine accepts a wide variety of governmental and non-governmental health plans to serve our community. 

    Clinical locations

    Locations

    SIU Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology | Springfield

    1100 Lincolnshire Blvd. Springfield, IL 62703 Suite 200
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    Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
    217-545-8000
    Locations

    SIU Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology | Litchfield

    1215 Franciscan Dr. Litchfield, IL 62056 4th Floor
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    217-545-8000

    Hospital privileges

    • HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield IL
    • HSHS St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL
    • Memorial Health, Springfield IL

    Featured Publications

    [1] Furuta Y.  Nelson ET.  Tinker RJ.  Grochowsky AR.  New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes in a Child with Joubert Syndrome: A Rare Endocrine Complication.  2025 Apr;8(2):. 
    PMID: 40710848

    [2] Decicco P.  Prakash J.  Nelson E.  Martínez de Vedia G.  Stoklosa H.  Migrant workers' access to medical service providers in Pennsylvania.  2025 ;11():100335. 
    PMID: 40524836

    [3] Hawkes S.  Connell R.  Clark J.  Klugman J.  Darmstadt GL.  Nelson E.  Hsieh AC.  As Sy E.  Barker G.  Cislaghi B.  Buse K.  Gender and global health: going, going, but not gone.  2025 Apr;405(10487):1317-1320. 
    PMID: 40209737

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    Clinical trials

    Trial
    Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Biomarkers for Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer

    Active recruiting
    PURPOSE: This is a biological sample collection study aimed at developing an early diagnostic tool for endometrial and ovarian cancer. The investigators are studying the relationship between estrogen driven gynecological cancers, inflammation and the microbiome. Patients who have been diagnosed with endometrial cancer or undergo presurgical evaluation for suspicion of ovarian cancer who are scheduled for a hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy are eligible. Control patients undergoing gynecological surgery for benign indications are also being recruited.
    Contact: Kathy Groesch 217-545-6671
    Trial
    Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Biomarkers for Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer

    Active recruiting
    PURPOSE: This is a biological sample collection study aimed at developing an early diagnostic tool for endometrial and ovarian cancer. The investigators are studying the relationship between estrogen driven gynecological cancers, inflammation and the microbiome. Patients who have been diagnosed with endometrial cancer or undergo presurgical evaluation for suspicion of ovarian cancer who are scheduled for a hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy are eligible. Control patients undergoing gynecological surgery for benign indications are also being recruited.
    Contact: Kathy Groesch 217-545-6671