Dr. John F Nicholson DO
Family Practitioner
329 S Pleasant Avenue Somerset PA, 15501About
Dr. John Nicholson is a family practitioner practicing in Somerset, PA. Dr. Nicholson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Nicholson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1994
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Venous Insufficiency
- Concussion
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Vascular Disease
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