NICHOLS STEPHEN P MD

I have seen Dr. Nichols and his staff for years, for numerous orthopedic problems. I trust and respect Dr. Nichols. His staff is amazing… from the incredibly welcoming and friendly staff at the front desk to the Physical Therapist, who is the best I have ever seen. Dr. Nichols always takes the conservative approach, and I appreciate that, especially given my multitude of issues. I want a doctor who is confident in his analysis, and he has never been wrong. He does his absolute best to estimate recovery time, but everyone is different. I have found that this can vary significantly from person to person. I will not go to anyone else besides the doctors at Pacific Orthopedics.

I have seen Dr Nichols on 2 occasions both for back issues. His staff was courteous and got me an appointment immediately since I was in pain. My insurance was out of state and billed correctly.
My visit with Dr Nichols went smoothly. He took his time and made me feel very well taken care of. I’m new to the San Diego area
And felt safe and received excellent care.
On another visit also in terrible pain I was seen immediately, given medication and set up for my MRI. Waiting on my results and rerun visit. Dr Nichols was pretty sure of the problem at that visit and as soon as test results are in moving to the next step in treatment.
I am also in the health care field and I found Dr. Nichols not only professional but well versed in his field.
I would recommend his office.

Dr. Nichols is a no nonsense kind of guy. He is confident with his analysis and takes the time to explain the inner details of your situation. I have a torn rotator cuff with an impingement, bone spurs, etc. He spent a good 1.5 hours with me. He analyzed my arthogram, took xrays, gave me a cortisone shot, and explained the upcoming physical therapy he wants me to undergo. Surgery is a 50% possibility but he is taking a conservative approach, which I can appreciate. My personal and work life totally centers around the outdoors. I will be such a happy camper if I can avoid surgery and get back to my regular outdoor activities sooner rather than later. I know that I am in good hands with Dr. Nichols.

I also just had arthroscopic knee surgery with Dr. Nichols. He is always cordial and explains the problem and solution in detail. I am 70 and he repaired my torn meniscus. His pre and post surgery instructions were clear and I followed his advice to the letter. I never needed crutches and was walking the first day. Now I am 2 weeks post surgery and really feeling good. Almost no limp. Getting better every day.

After reading Aaron’s review I must give the other side of the spectrum. In April 2010 I walked into Dr Nichols office with a massive shoulder injury. After many years of playing baseball and the resulting tears, a fall caused my shoulder to literally explode. Yes, Dr Nichols is confident and a bit on the cocky side. I can understand Aaron’s opinion but in my case I needed a surgeon with absolute confidence. Once inside my shoulder, «DR» Nichols found that all of my tendons had completely torn away from the humeral head and retracted back up into my shoulder blade. How he put everything back together and then how I was able to regain the use of my right arm is nothing short of amazing. Recently, I was able to make a trip to Mt Everest and this would not have been possible. Dr Nichols also reset a poorly set fracture done at a local emergency room that my son had during an LCC football game. My son is now a 3^rd year cadet at West Point. I can understand and am not discounting Aaron’s opinion. I just wanted to balance out the bad with the good… I got my arm back thanks to Doc Nichols. I hope to not see him again but will use him in a heartbeat if needed…

Horrible bed-​side manner, terrible personality. Would give –5 stars if that were possible.
«Dr.» Nichols performed arthroscopic surgery on my wife’s knee and told her to plan for 1 day off work. She’s been laid up for almost 1 week, and still not recovered. This has resulted in problems with work due to Dr’s poor planning.
Very arrogant and egotistical.
DO NOT RECOMMEND — SEEK OTHER OPTIONS