
Carrie L. Nieman, MD, MPH
Otology
Otolaryngology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Carrie L. Nieman
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Background
Dr. Nieman is an associate professor in the division of otology, neurotology and skull base surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Her clinical practice is dedicated to the medical and surgical management of hearing loss and Eustachian tube disorders. Dr. Nieman's research is directed at understanding and addressing hearing health disparities among older adults, particularly among vulnerable populations. Her work focuses on the development and implementation of innovative, community-delivered approached to affordable, accessible hearing care.
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Clinical Trials Summary
Baltimore HEARS - Randomized controlled trial of an affordable, accessible hearing care program delivered by community health workers.
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
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How Does Hearing Loss Link to Cognitive Decline?, Hopkins Medicine (12/5/2024)
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Access to Telemedicine Is Hardest for Those Who Need It Most, Wired (9/3/2020)
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Loud and Clear HopkinsMedicine Winter 2019
Research Interests
Age-Related Hearing Loss, Aging, Frailty, Hearing Health Disparities, Hearing Healthcare Disparities, Intervention Research, Minority Health, Patient-Provider Communication
Research Summary
Dr. Nieman's research incorporates principles and collaborators from across disciplines, including gerontology, social design, behavioral intervention research, community-based participatory research, and human factors. Her research is focused on the development and implementation of an innovative, community-delivered solutions to address hearing healthcare disparities among older adults.
Selected Publications
Neiman, CL & Lin, FR. "Increasing Access to Hearing Rehabilitation for Older Adults." Current Opinions in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Oct; 25(5): 342-346.
Nieman, CL; Marrone, N; Mamo, SK; Betz, J; Choi, JS; Contrera, KJ; Thorpe, R; Gitlin, L; Tanner, E; Han HR; Szanton, S; Lin FR. "The Baltimore HEARS Pilot Study: An Affordabel, Accessible, Community-Delivered Hearing Care Intervention." The Gerontologist. 2017 Nov 10; 57(6); 1173-1186.
Nieman, CL; Marrone, N; Szanton, SL; Thorpe, RJ Jr; Lin FR. Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Hearing Health Care Among Older Americans." Journal of Aging and Health. 2016 Feb;28(1):68-94.
Kim, K;Choi, E; Nieman, CL; Joo, JH; Lin, FR;Gitlin, LN;Han, HR. "Effects of Community-Based Health Worker Interventions to Improve Chronic Disease Management and Care Amoung Vulnerable Populations: A Systematic Review." American Journal of Puublic Health. 2016 Apr; 106(4):e3-e28.
Mamo, SK; Nirmalasari, O; Nieman, CL; McNabney, MK; Simpson, A; Oh, ES and Lin, FR. "Hearing Care Intervention for Persons with Dementia: A Pilot Study." The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2017; 25(1):91-101.
Mamo, SK; Reed, NS; Nieman, CL; Oh, ES; Lin, FR. "Personal Sound Amplifiers for Adults with Hearing Loss." American Journal of Medicine. 2016 Mar; 129(3): 245-50.
Honors
- James Harrill, MD Resident Research Award, The Triological Society's Southern Section, 1/1/17
- Duane Sewell, MD Resident Award for Exemplary Professionalism and Humanitarianism, 1/1/17
- Butler-Williams Scholar, National Institute of Aging, 1/1/14
Lectures & Presentations
- Adult-Onset Hearing Loss: A Public Health Perspective, Invited Speaker, Second Meeting of the Committee on Accessible and Affordable Hearing Health Care, National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (formally the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, Washington, DC, 6/1/15
- Advancing Excellence and Diversity, Invited panelist, Annual Meeting, Society of UNiversity Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons, Washington, DC, 11/1/15
- Age-Related Hearing Loss & Innovations in Community-Delivered Care., Invited Panelist, Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Chicago, Il, 9/1/17
- Over-the-Counter Amplification: A Gerontological Perspective, Invited Panelist, Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Chicago, Il, 9/1/17
- Social Design as a User-Centered Approach t Innovative Intervention Development: Lessons from HEARS, Symposium speaker, IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA, 7/1/17
Professional Activities
- Access HEARS Board of Directors, Co-Founder, Founding Executive Director, 1/1/14
- Johns Hopkins Social Innovations Lab, Advisory Board Member, 1/1/15
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-6467
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 301-530-2650
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2017University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD MPH, 2011Board Certifications
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2019Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
71 ratings, 32 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr. Nieman is fantastic. She asks questions, listens well, and is completely knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend her to anyone with hearing disabilities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
She was excelente.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Dr. Nieman was thorough and straightforward. She really listened to what I had to say, and she treated me with respect. She gave me advice that was incisive and make me think more deeply about the reasons I was seeking treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
She was a good listener and asked good questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Excellent everyone was awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Dr. Nieman was always very polite and very knowledgeable. She explained everything in detail and answered any questions I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr. Took her time and listened to me carefully. She answered all of my questions and provided detailed responses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Amazing Really listened and offered solutions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
One of the best dr's visit! Carrie was extremely knowledgeable and able to come up with different hypotheses
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Most thorough evaluation of my hearing, balance and eustachian tube dysfunction I've ever received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr Carrie Nieman is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Truly one of the best, caring, attentive providers I've ever seen!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Exceptional, detailed examination, thorough explanation of results of the hearing examination, physical examination, conclusions, and recommendations. Well prepared, compassionate, focused, articulate, well trained, and experienced. The very best physician I have ever had!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Although she was running late, she definitely took her time with me to explain options, etc, and ask if I had any questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Dr. Nieman is the penultimate professional! Within spending one moment with her, anyone can discern that she is a precisionist and perfectionist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
VERY KIIND AND VERY THOROUGH. MADE ME FELL VERY HAPPY THAT DURING VISIT SHE ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS. I LEFT HER CLINIC EXTREMELY SATISFIED.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr Nieman was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
I really like her and her genuine care for my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr. Nieman is very knowledgeable and caring. With every visit I am so grateful that I am under her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr Nieman is friendly and knowledgeable and I always look forward to seeing her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
I research in advance and determined that doctor Nieman was the best in her field. My visit confirmed that she is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr Nieman was extremely thorough with my history and exam, answered all my questions. I left with a better understanding of my condition and options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr. Nieman is very professional, speaks clearly and makes sure I understand everything she's saying. Repeats herself as many times as I ask her to so I can hear her. She's very patient and doesn't rush, very respectful and concerned about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr. Carrie Nieman really listened to my concerns. She took her time and took detailed notes. She asked many relevant questions and answered my questions. She explained everything in detail. It was nice to have a doctor give eye contact and one that was not looking at a screen. I did not feel rushed and I left the visit with a greater understanding of things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Very thorough and caring. Great listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
I always appreciate the customer care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr. Nieman showed great knowledge in addressing my concerns. She is energetic and thorough. I felt secure in her assessment and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr Nieman knows her job and I am satisfied as she takes times to perform her job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
It's a such pleasure to meet Dr. Carrie Nieman. She is the most knowledge doctor. And with very thoughtful and warm hearted. She took time to analyse my Issues and talked In detail with me. I had a most wonderful experience for this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
I think it good kind and respectful me.