Louise R. Nichols
Expertise in
49
conditions
Expertise in
49
conditions
1600 Rockland Road, Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 
Wilmington, DE 

Overview

I chose orthopedics because I love helping people get back on their feet, and I looked at how happy Orthopedic surgeons were 20 years into their practice. That is always a good sign that you have chosen a career path wisely! I was once a kid myself! Growing up I was a babysitter and a nanny, so I kind of grew up around kids. When I did mission work in Guatemala, I gravitated toward taking care of children. When I became interested in pediatric orthopedics, I started focusing on deformity correction because that mostly affects children. I’m passionate about being a doctor in general, and a doctor at Nemours in particular. Also, I think it’s important for people to learn to take care of themselves. As health issues, smoking and obesity are personal hot-buttons for me. I love what I do, and enjoy the interaction with parents and kids. I treat the whole patient as an individual, not just their orthopedic needs, and I treat each child as my own.

Dr. Nichols is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, Clubfoot, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Nichols is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

duPont Hospital for Children Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2019

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Nemours duPont Hospital for Children
1600 Rockland Road, Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wilmington, DE 19803

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.

Clubfoot

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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1600 Rockland Road, Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 
Wilmington, DE 
 (0.1 miles away)
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English
Accepting New Patients

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Is Dr. Louise R. Nichols a top-rated expert for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Louise R. Nichols is classified as an Elite expert for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, 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. Louise R. Nichols specialize in?

While Dr. Louise R. Nichols is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, and Clubfoot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Louise R. Nichols participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Louise R. Nichols has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. You can view a list of Dr. Louise R. Nichols's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Louise R. Nichols accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 302-651-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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