Summary

Dr. Dan Nichols specializes in ophthalmology with nearly five decades of experience serving patients throughout the Twin Cities area. He completed his medical education at the University of Minnesota Medical School and went on to complete his residency training at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute. His extensive 46-year career has established him as an experienced eye care specialist. Dr. Nichols is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Nichols practices at multiple locations throughout Minnesota, including Oak Park Heights and Saint Paul, and maintains affiliations with United Hospital, M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital, Phillips Eye Institute, and Minneapolis Heart Institute. His clinical expertise focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration and managing conditions like posterior vitreous detachment and myopia. He performs comprehensive eye exams and utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate and monitor eye health.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wills Eye Institute
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Dan Alan Nichols has 5 locations

Saint Paul Eye Clinic Pa

5945 Norwich Ave NOak Park Heights, MN 55082
Mon8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:15 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

United Hospital

333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102

M Health Fairview Saint Josephs Hospital

45 10th St WSaint Paul, MN 55102

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407

Phillips Eye Institute

913 E 26th StMinneapolis, MN 55404

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Dr. Dan Alan Nichols, MDDr. Paul Masao Tani, MDDr. George Robert Smith, MDDr. Siya Huo, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
46 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Oak Park Heights , MNSaint Paul , MNMinneapolis , MNMinneapolis , MN
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dan Alan Nichols

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dan Alan Nichols has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wills Eye Institute

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1980

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Dan Nichols accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Dan Nichols has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Dan Nichols's office located?
Dr. Dan Nichols's office is located at 5945 Norwich Ave N, Oak Park Heights, MN, 55082.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dan Nichols affiliated with?
Dr. Dan Nichols is affiliated with United Hospital, M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital, Phillips Eye Institute, MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE, and Phillips Eye Institute.
Does Dr. Dan Nichols accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dan Nichols accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Dan Nichols speak?
Dr. Dan Nichols speaks English and Spanish.

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