Dr. Michael Nicolai, MD | Denville, NJ | Internist

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Dr. Michael Nicolai has practiced internal medicine for 35 years and is affiliated with Saint Clares Denville Hospital. He treats hypertension, hypertensive emergency, and pediatric hypertension, and performs physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Dr. Nicolai earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He sees patients in Denville, New Jersey. He speaks Chinese, English, and Spanish.

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accepting new patients
4.3

51 Ratings
35 years of experience
52 insurance plans accepted
speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
16 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Nicolai's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

51 Ratings with 16 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (20) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (20) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (20) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

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Very caring and knowledgeable. My blood pressure went down 15 points just being there!

August 18th, 2026

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Dr Nicolai is without a doubt the best physician that I have ever had and I am 88 years old. He is caring, professional, intelligent, patient, etc. You could never ask for a better doctor to be caring for you or your loved ones. I have been treated by him since he first joined this practice and I would never want to have anybody else see me. I frequently have told him that he is not allowed to retire and until I am gone!

August 11th, 2026

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With exception of the AI answering system, ALL GOOD!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

August 11th, 2026

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Of all the doctors in.my vast stable of health professionals, Dr. Nicolai is by far the best. He always goes over my complete history with any changes in medicine or recommended procedures needed. Always warm and friendly. So sad that he's a Jets fan.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

July 15th, 2026

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Dr. Nicolai always listens and clearly explains everything. I would highly recommend him!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 28th, 2018

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The only possible downside to this Provider is that he has too many patients

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 25th, 2016

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He is one of the best doctors I met. Very caring, not a typical doctor who just blindly prescribes drugs to treat you. He looks at the healthier alternatives without side effects.

December 29th, 2015

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Dr. Nicolai is the best doctor I have ever been to. His bedside manner is second to none; he never makes you feel rushed. That is quite a feat in a large and popular practice. He always follows up as well.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 14th, 2015

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To the commenter who gave Dr. Nicolai only one star: I suspect it was you who were abusive to Dr. Nicolai, not the other way around. What you describe is so completely alien to my wife's and my own experience with him over the years that i hope readers will disregard your comments. having had many doctors across many areas of practice, I can say that Dr. Nicolai is the most humane, caring doctor I've known. Yes, routine appointments such as physicals require a lengthy lead time but that is only because such an outstanding doctor is in great demand. But for potentially serious problems he has always been available for us same day.

September 8th, 2014

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Patients Choice for good reason, great doctor and super person. Very popular though and not easy to get an appointment when you need it.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

Flexible scheduling

June 16th, 2013

Skylands Medical Group

16 Pocono Rd Ste 317Denville, NJ 07834

Tel: (973) 627-2650

Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Clares Denville Hospital

25 Pocono RdDenville, NJ 07834

Tel: (973) 625-6000

Virtua Marlton Hospital

90 Brick RdMarlton, NJ 08053

Tel: (856) 355-6000


Dr. Michael Nicolai, MD	Dr. Rupal Shirish Bhatt, MD	Dr. Arthur Yunov, MD	Dr. M.T. Shahab, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (51 Ratings)	4.1 (40 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	64 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish	Speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi	Speaks English	Speaks English, Russian, Spanish
Denville , NJ	Fairfield , NJ	Brooklyn , NY	Midland Park , NJ
Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College	Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE	Med School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

Check-up
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss

Dr. Michael Nicolai holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Nicolai's NPI number is 1144264029.

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Nephrology
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Pediatrics
30 Years Exp | Paterson, NJ
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Critical Care Medicine
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