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Dr. Lois Nichols, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
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Dr. Lois Nichols, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Springfield, MA.
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Dr. Lois Nichols, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Springfield, MA
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25 years of experience
Dr. Lois Nichols, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Springfield, MA.

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Dr. Lois Nichols, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Springfield, MA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from Loma Linda University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baystate Medical Center and Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Dr. Nichols has experience treating conditions like Femur Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nichols received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nichols is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Femur Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Femur Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Femur Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Clavicle Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Blue Select HMO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 New England Orthopedic Surgeons
    300 Birnie Ave, Springfield, MA 01107
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  2. 2 New England Orthopedic Surgeons
    265 Benton Dr, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nichols
4.5
Based on 27 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Mar 06, 2024
I have had a great experience with Dr Nichols, both with the initial surgery and with the follow-up appointments. The competence is undeniable and the communication is clear and reassuring.
Patrick Pezzati — Mar 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University
    1999
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lois Nichols, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nichols' profile.

Dr. Lois Nichols, MD is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center and Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lois Nichols, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baystate Medical Center

    759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, Northampton, MA