Dr. Katherine Grace Nickerson M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
161 Fort Washington Ave New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Katherine Nickerson is a rheumatologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Nickerson specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Nickerson treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1981
UNIV OF CA SAN FRANCISCO SCH OF MED 1981
University of California 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
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