Dr. Gary M. Nichols, MD | Los Altos, CA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Gary Nichols is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in pain medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and brings 45 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Nichols speaks English.

Dr. Nichols is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital and practices in Los Altos, California. He focuses on treating joint pain and back pain, including back pain during pregnancy. His approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients manage their conditions. Patients have given Dr. Nichols an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Vitals.

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4.2

17 Ratings
45 years of experience
16 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Seldom does one encounter a physician who actually listens to the patient. When I found Dr. Nichols a few years ago, he was the best thing that happened to encourage a positive, healthy lifestyle for me. I could not be more pleased with Dr. Nichols and his staff.

July 18th, 2017

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Untrustworthy, unethical, lacks insight, defensive, unreliable diagnostician

August 21st, 2015

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I have recently changed doctors and am I happy with my choosing Dr. Nichols. He actually reads my chart before seeing me i.e. feed back from referral doctors, has good eye contact while talking with me and is compassionate...which show me he cares. If you need a new doctor Dr. Nichols would be a great choice.

March 31st, 2014

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I am NOT a lover of docs and he will tell you this. I actually tell him everytime I see him, but he takes it well, and for a doctor he is tops. He listens to me and actually talks to me as if I am a real person, imagine that, a real person, not a patient. If you want a good Doctor, this is the one.

June 20th, 2012

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Asks questions of and listens to patient. Never acts like he is in a hurry to get to next patient. Responds to emails the same day. Excellent doctor....

April 11th, 2012

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I would not recommend this doc to anyone who has health issues .... Will not listen to patient nor treat them.....

January 1st, 2012

Dr. Gary Michael Nichols

325 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022

Tel: (707) 308-2815


Dr. Gary Michael Nichols, MD	Dr. Nima Ghadimi, MD	Eric Harker	Dr. Adama Diarra, DO
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (17 Ratings)	3.8 (27 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, French, Bambara
Los Altos , CA	Scottsdale , AZ	Lyons , CO	Tigard , OR
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicaid
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Anthem Blue Cross
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Medicare
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Cancer
Check-up
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Immunization
Leukemia
Pain Medicine
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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Is Dr. Gary Nichols accepting new patients?: Dr. Gary Nichols has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Nichols affiliated with?: Dr. Gary Nichols is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital.
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