Summary

Dr. Claude Nichols is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine, bringing 47 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Nichols provides care in English for patients throughout the region.

Dr. Nichols practices at the University of Vermont Medical Center and University of Vermont Children's Hospital, with his primary location at the Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center in South Burlington, Vermont. He specializes in hip and knee care along with sports medicine treatments. His practice includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients recover from injuries and improve their mobility. Patients rate him 3.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 47 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center, University of Vermont Medical Center

192 Tilley DrSouth Burlington, VT 05403
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Claude E. Nichols, MDDr. Katherine W D Dolbec, MDDr. Mihail Radulescu, MDDr. Joseph A Abate, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryEmergency MedicineOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
47 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
South Burlington , VTBurlington , VTClifton Springs , NYColchester , VT
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Univ Of Med And Pharm Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Claude E. Nichols has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Claude E. Nichols has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Vermont, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 1979

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