Overview
Shivprasad Nikam is a Vascular Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nikam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
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Locations
1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
LVPG Vascular Surgery-1230 Cedar Crest
Philosophy of care | My job is to save the lives of patients with aortic aneurysms, to prevent strokes in patients with carotid artery disease and to avert amputation in patients with impaired blood flow to their extremities. However, what I treasure in my job is the relationship with patients and their families, developed sometimes over years and sometimes quickly during a challenging time in their lives. I always remember that patients like you who seek out my expertise are people – with jobs, lives, hobbies, families and compelling personal stories. I enjoy hearing those stories and playing a role in caring for those individuals. | Why I entered medicine | Honestly, I wasn't very good at physics. After studying physics and engineering as an undergraduate at Haverford College and as a graduate student at the University of Virginia, I figured out somewhat serendipitously that I was good at surgery and enjoyed caring for patients. Vascular surgery is intellectually engrossing and technically challenging. | Community involvement | My wife Oksana and I support the YMCA, and three generations of Jacksons have attended a YMCA summer camp in Rhode Island. Because Oksana is of Ukrainian heritage, we support a number of humanitarian causes in that country. | Personal interests | My family and I enjoy hiking and camping (Indian Garden Campground at the Grand Canyon is my favorite campsite). My kids play a lot of soccer, and some baseball and softball, so I've become a student of those games. We're pretty dedicated Philadelphia Union fans. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
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Evan Ryer is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ryer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.
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James Elmore is a Vascular Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elmore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Nikam isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nikam isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Nikam isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Nikam isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Nikam isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Nikam isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Nikam isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Nikam isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Lemierre SyndromeDr. Nikam isAdvanced. Learn about Lemierre Syndrome.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Nikam isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Mondor DiseaseDr. Nikam isAdvanced. Learn about Mondor Disease.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Nikam isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Nikam isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Nikam isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Nikam isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Nikam isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Nikam isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
