Overview
Dr. Nitzschke is an associate surgeon in the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is the program director for the general surgery residency program in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Nitzschke completed her bachelor’s degree at Saint Mary’s College at Notre Dame, her master’s degree at MCP Hahnemann University and her medical degree at Loyola University Strict School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, where she was the administrative chief resident. She completed a burn surgery fellowship at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and a trauma and critical care fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, she was the medical director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Burn Center. Dr. Nitzschke’s current research is focused on the acute resuscitation needs of patients with shock. She has been involved in various research endeavors such as the evaluation of the triage process for elderly trauma patients and the care of patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections.
Dr. Nitzschke is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Nitzschke is board certified in Surgery, General and Surgical Critical Care. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
45 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke by calling their office at 617-525-9327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Fasciitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke is classified as an Advanced expert for Necrotizing Fasciitis, 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. Stephanie L. Nitzschke specialize in?
While Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Small Bowel Resection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Fasciitis. You can view a list of Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephanie L. Nitzschke accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and BMC HealthNet. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-525-9327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Advanced
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Nitzschke isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Nitzschke isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Nitzschke isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
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- AppendectomyDr. Nitzschke isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Nitzschke isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Nitzschke isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Nitzschke isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Nitzschke isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Nitzschke isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.