Overview
Dr. Kevin Nickell earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. He underwent surgery training at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut and completed his urology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also completed a fellowship in neurourology and voiding dysfunction, neurourology and female urology. Board certified by the American Board of Urology, Dr. Nickell has practiced general male and female urology in southwest Houston since 1996 and has clinical interests in circumcision, impotence, incontinence, kidney stones, bladder and kidney cancer, neurology, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, vasectomy. He utilizes the latest technologies in treating his patients, including laser surgery, robotic-assisted surgery and robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. Dr. Nickell is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, diplomat in the American Board of Urology and maintains membership in American Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as well as local, state and national urologic societies. He has been named to Texas Monthly’s “Best Doctors” list annually since 2004. He and his wife have four children and reside in Bellaire.
Dr. Nickell is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy.
Dr. Nickell is currently accepting new patients.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nickell 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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Surena Matin is a Urologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Matin is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
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Jose Karam is a Urologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Karam is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Nephrectomy, and Thrombectomy.
Baylor Medicine At McNair - Urology
Larry I. Lipshultz, M.D., is Professor of Urology and Chief of the Scott Department of Urology’s Division of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Lipshultz, who holds the Smith Chair in Reproductive Medicine, is a well-known authority on abnormalities of male reproduction, erectile dysfunction, and male hormone production. He received his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania and received fellowship training at the University of Texas at Houston as the first AUA research scholar. Recognized as a leading expert on men’s health, Dr. Lipshultz is a highly respected author and editor, as well as lecturer. Teacher as well as physician, researcher, writer, and editor, Dr. Lipshultz instituted a fellowship training program in male reproductive medicine and surgery that has trained more than 80 physicians who are now in practice both here and abroad. Dr. Lipshultz is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peyronie Disease, Hypogonadism, Infertility, Vasectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Lipshultz is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kevin G. Nickell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin G. Nickell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin G. Nickell by calling their office at 713-771-9224. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kevin G. Nickell a top-rated expert for Urinary Incontinence?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin G. Nickell is classified as an Distinguished expert for Urinary Incontinence, 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. Kevin G. Nickell specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin G. Nickell is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Urinary Incontinence, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Kevin G. Nickell accept my insurance?
Dr. Kevin G. Nickell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-771-9224 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Nickell isDistinguished. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
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- Bladder CancerDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- BoilsDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- FolliculitisDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Perirenal AbscessDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Perirenal Abscess.
- Prostate CancerDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Stress Urinary IncontinenceDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Stress Urinary Incontinence.
- UreteroscopyDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Nickell isAdvanced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- Congenital Mesoblastic NephromaDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma.
- EmpyemaDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EpididymitisDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Epididymitis.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Frequent or Urgent UrinationDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Frequent or Urgent Urination.
- HydronephrosisDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- Kidney StonesDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- Neurogenic BladderDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bladder.
- Obstructive UropathyDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Uropathy.
- Peyronie DiseaseDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Peyronie Disease.
- PriapismDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Priapism.
- Retroperitoneal FibrosisDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
- Testicular FailureDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- UPJ ObstructionDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about UPJ Obstruction.
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)Dr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).
- UreteroceleDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Ureterocele.
- Urethral StrictureDr. Nickell isExperienced. Learn about Urethral Stricture.