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Mr. Joseph J Nichols M.D., Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Mr. Joseph J Nichols M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(29)
35 Collier Rd Nw Suite 475 Atlanta GA, 30309
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4/5

About

Dr. Joseph Nichols is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Nichols specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Nichols often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1986

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Treatments

  • Colon Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Genital Warts
  • Colon Polyps
  • Skin Tag
  • Vascular Disease

Mr. Joseph J Nichols M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 35 Collier Rd Nw Suite 475

35 Collier Rd Nw Suite 475 -
Atlanta, GA 30309
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New patients: 404-351-2001, 404-351-7900
Fax: 404-351-7901, 404-352-8319
http://www.piedmontcolorectal.com/

Mr. Joseph J Nichols M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Nichols


4.0

Based on 29 reviews

Mr. Joseph J Nichols M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 29 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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