Overview
Melinda Nickels is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas.
Dr. Nickels is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Nickels is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melinda B. Nickels
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melinda B. Nickels?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melinda B. Nickels by calling their office at 806-799-7928. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melinda B. Nickels a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melinda B. Nickels is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast 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. Melinda B. Nickels specialize in?
While Dr. Melinda B. Nickels is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melinda B. Nickels accept my insurance?
Dr. Melinda B. Nickels accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 806-799-7928 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Nickels isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Nickels isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Nickels isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Breast InfectionDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CholecystitisDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EncopresisDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- FibroadenomaDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HerniaDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Nickels isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- CellulitisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- FolliculitisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- GalactocoeleDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Granulomatous HypophysitisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatous Hypophysitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1Dr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- NecrosisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Necrotizing GranulomaDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Granuloma.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- ProctitisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- RectoceleDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Rectocele.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Nickels isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.