M. Kelly Nicholas, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Director, Neuro-Oncology Program

Dr. Martin Kelly Nicholas is an expert neuro-oncologist. He provides comprehensive care for brain tumor patients in both the neurology and hematology/oncology clinics. Dr. Nicholas and his colleagues offer a multidisciplinary, clinical trials-based program for patients with malignant gliomas and brain metastases. He also diagnoses and treats neurological complications of systemic cancer.

Dr. Nicholas's basic and clinical research focuses on the biology of brain tumors and the mechanisms of metastasis to the brain. He is exploring a novel vaccine strategy for brain tumors in laboratory models.

A devoted teacher, Dr. Nicholas trains medical students, residents and post-doctoral fellows at the University of Chicago. He is also active in brain tumor patient advocacy groups.

Practice Locations

University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

1997

Board Certifications

Neurology
Psychiatry

Medical School

University of Chicago

Internship

Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL

Residency

University of Chicago Medical Center

Fellowship

University of California San Francisco Medical Center

Memberships

American Academy of Neurology
American Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
American Society of Bioethics and Humanities
Society for Neuro-Oncology

Language Spoken

English

Email

mnichola@neurology.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 834-9026

Office Fax

(773) 702-9076

Office Postal Address

M. Kelly Nicholas MD, PhD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2030
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Neuro-oncology
• Brain tumors

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Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Nicholas' publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.