Lucas E. Nikkel
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Lucas E. Nikkel

Orthopedics
1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Pavilion I, Suite 280, 
Odenton, MD 
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
5
conditions
1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Pavilion I, Suite 280, 
Odenton, MD 

Overview

Lucas Nikkel, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He has experience in treating people who have severe hip and knee arthritis, fractures and related conditions, as well as in performing a variety of joint replacement and reconstruction procedures. He is especially skilled in the minimally invasive anterior hip replacement approach. Dr. Nikkel attended Dartmouth College, and obtained his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and continued his training with a fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Before joining Johns Hopkins, he worked as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Penn State College of Medicine for four years. During his training, Dr. Nikkel gained experience as a team physician for several high school and college sports teams, including hockey, soccer and football. He has received multiple awards, including a Merck Award for Academic Excellence and the Young Investigator Award from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. Dr. Nikkel’s research interests include approaches to hip and knee replacement, hip fracture management and outcomes, and fracture risk assessments. He co-authored numerous research publications on these topics, and has received awards for presenting his findings at national conferences. Dr. Nikkel is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Videos Lucas Nikkel, M.D., Biography Hip Replacement Surgery Knee Replacement Surgery Knee Arthritis Treatment Options.

Dr. Nikkel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Lithotripsy.

Dr. Nikkel is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

University of Rochester Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Duke University Medical Center, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, 2018

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
Other Locations
Charter Professional Center
10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lucas E. Nikkel

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Is Dr. Lucas E. Nikkel a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lucas E. Nikkel is classified as an Advanced expert for Hip Replacement, 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. Lucas E. Nikkel specialize in?

While Dr. Lucas E. Nikkel is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Osteoarthritis, and Lithotripsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Lucas E. Nikkel accept my insurance?

Dr. Lucas E. Nikkel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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