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Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 76
Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD
4.7 (52 Ratings)

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Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 76
Ventura, CA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Ventura, CA.

About

Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Ventura, CA and has 45 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. John's Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura and Saint Johns Hospital Camarillo. Dr. Nickel has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nickel received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nickel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nickel is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spondylolisthesis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Disorders
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    EPO-CA
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Select-CA PPO
    Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Traditional
    Traditional PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select Plus HMO
    Select PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ventura Orthopedics
    3525 Loma Vista Rd Ste A, Ventura, CA 93003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 641-6415
  2. 2 Ventura Orthopedics
    3901 Las Posas Rd Ste 4, Camarillo, CA 93010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 585-5166
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nickel
4.7
Based on 52 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Mar 18, 2024
He was awesome and the staff here is always super nice and efficient
Kay — Mar 18, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • UC Irvine|UC-Irvine
    1980
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Usc/Rancho Los Amigos Mc
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nickel's profile.

Dr. Nickel frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD is affiliated with St. John's Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura and Saint Johns Hospital Camarillo.

Yes, Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA

  • Saint Johns Hospital Camarillo

    2309 Antonio Ave, Camarillo, CA