Overview
David Nickel, MD, FACS, is board certified in general surgery and has received advanced training in laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Nickel completed the general surgery residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2000. His medical degree was earned at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Nickel's undergraduate degree is from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he completed a double science major in molecular, cellular and developmental biology and biochemistry. In addition to his general surgery experience, Dr. Nickel has participated in continuing education programs such as the Laparoscopic Colectomy Symposium at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, which provided additional training in minimally invasive colon cancer surgery, one of Dr. Nickel's areas of concentration. Dr. Nickel has received the St. Louis Magazine Top Doctors award every year from 2016 to 2022.
Dr. Nickel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
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Locations
300 Medical Plaza, Suite 310, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nickel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Nickel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Nickel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Nickel by calling their office at 636-625-2662. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Nickel a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Nickel is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. David Nickel specialize in?
While Dr. David Nickel is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David Nickel accept my insurance?
Dr. David Nickel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 636-625-2662 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.
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- CholecystitisDr. Nickel isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Nickel isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Nickel isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Nickel isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Nickel isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Nickel isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Nickel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Nickel isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Nickel isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Nickel isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Nickel isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Nickel isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.