Summary

Dr. Nickel is board certified in general surgery and has received advanced training in laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Nickel completed the general surgery residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His medical degree was earned at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Nickel’s undergraduate degree is from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he completed a double science major in molecular, cellular and developmental biology and biochemistry.

In addition, Dr. Nickel has participated in continuing education programs such as the Laparoscopic Colectomy Symposium at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, which provided additional training in minimally invasive colon cancer surgery.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 31 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Portuguese
  • University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. David A. Nickel

300 Medical Plz Ste 310Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
4.8 
31 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Portuguese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lake Saint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MO
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery Med School: State University of New York Downstate
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David A. Nickel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David A. Nickel has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David A. Nickel has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • General Surgeon
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Which hospitals is Dr. David Nickel affiliated with?
Dr. David Nickel is affiliated with Ssm Health Care.
What languages does Dr. David Nickel speak?
Dr. David Nickel speaks English and Portuguese.

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