Jeffrey Nichols
Expertise in
18
conditions
Expertise in
18
conditions

Overview

Jeffrey Nichols is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Nichols is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Horner Syndrome, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

Dr. Nichols is board certified in Ophthalmology, Practicing Since, and 1990. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

Cook County Hospital

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in IL

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology
Practicing Since
1990

Fellowships

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Zing Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Nichols 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


10 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jeffrey Nichols

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Nichols by calling their office at 888-824-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jeffrey Nichols a top-rated expert for Optic Neuritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey Nichols is classified as an Distinguished expert for Optic Neuritis, 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. Jeffrey Nichols specialize in?

While Dr. Jeffrey Nichols is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Horner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Jeffrey Nichols participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jeffrey Nichols has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Optic Neuritis. You can view a list of Dr. Jeffrey Nichols's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jeffrey Nichols accept my insurance?

Dr. Jeffrey Nichols accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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