Dr. George K Nichols MD
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
1155 35th Ln Suite 100 Vero Beach FL, 32960About
Dr. George Nichols is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Vero Beach, FL. Dr. Nichols specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nichols tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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