Eric Nicolau, MD
Eric Nicolau, MD
Narrative Bio
Dr. Nicolau hails from Plymouth, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, where he graduated with honors in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. While there, he also went on to earn a masters degree in Molecular and Integrative Physiology. He then completed his medical degree at West Virginia SOM. His interests include neurophysiology, neurorehabilitation, and is active in spasticity and pain research. Outside of medicine, Dr. Nicolau is an accomplished studio musician and a recognized member of the SAG-AFTRA since 2013.
Office Address
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Department of Neurology - 8D UHC
4201 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48201
Office Phone: (313) 577-1245
Clinic appointments: (313) 745-4275
Academic Rank
PGY 2 Resident, Department of Neurology
Other Information
Conferences & Presentations
• Nicolau E., Winston P. Cryoneurolysis of a mixed motor sensory nerve trunk for the treatment of upper limb spasticity is vascular-sparing. AAPMR Annual Assembly 2023. New Orleans, LA, U.S.
• Nicolau E., Crandell DM. Rehabilitation of Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Patient with Bilateral Transhumeral Amputations. ISPRM World Congress Meeting 2023. Cartagena, Colombia
• Nicolau E. The Power of Music in Aphasia: A Case Report. AOCPMR Mid-Year Meeting 2023. Philadelphia, PA, U.S.
• Spinks, M., Trower, C., Nicolau, E., Quidgley-Nevares, A. Stellate Ganglion Block for Treatment of CRPS Type 2 after Brachial Plexus Injury. Physiatry '23. Anaheim, CA, U.S.
• Nicolau E. Gut microbial contributions to cardiovascular diseases. WVOMA Annual Research Conference 2019. The Greenbrier. White Sulphur Springs, WV, U.S.
Undergraduate
B.S., Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. 2018
Graduate
M.S., Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. 2019.
Medical
D.O., West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), Lewisburg, WV. 2023.
Publications
Tabacof L., Nicolau E., Rivera A., Putrino D. (2023, May 26). Post-COVID Conditions and Burden of Disease. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. ISSN 1047-9651, doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2023.04.00
Nicolau E., Verduzco-Gutierrez M. (2023, Apr 6). Letter to the Editor on "Will ChatGPT Match to Your Program?". Am J Phys Med Rehabil. doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000002259
Nicolau, E. (2023, Feb 16). Reimagining the Power of Music in Aphasia. Physiatry Forward. AAP