Overview

Morgan Nickerson, DO, is an orthopaedic surgeon in State College and Lewistown.|Dr. Nickerson specializes in sports medicine, treating a variety of shoulder and knee conditions. He also performs Mako robotic-arm-assisted total knee replacement and partial knee replacements. His practice also includes general orthopaedic surgery and fracture care.|Dr. Nickerson earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and his Master of Science in Medical Education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Millcreek Community Hospital, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Nickerson completed his fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine from Penn State Health in State College, Pa.|He’s an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

His top area of expertise is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2017 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Millcreek Community Hospital, 2022
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in PA
Fellowships
Penn State Health, 2023
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Healthplex State College Outpatient Surg
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
Other Locations
Geisinger Lewistown - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
310 Electric Avenue, Suite 240, Lewistown, PA 17044

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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