Overview
Charles Nichols is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nichols is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Congenital Cataract, Glaucoma, and Cogan's Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles Nichols
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Nichols?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles Nichols by calling their office at 215-662-3203. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles Nichols a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles Nichols is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Charles Nichols specialize in?
While Dr. Charles Nichols is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Congenital Cataract, and Glaucoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Charles Nichols participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles Nichols has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Charles Nichols's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles Nichols accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles Nichols accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-662-3203 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Nichols isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Congenital CataractDr. Nichols isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Nichols isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- Cogan's SyndromeDr. Nichols isAdvanced. Learn about Cogan's Syndrome.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Nichols isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- NearsightednessDr. Nichols isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Nichols isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Nichols isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Nichols isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Nichols isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AstigmatismDr. Nichols isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Nichols isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Nichols isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

