4.4
19 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Francis Nichols is a thoracic surgeon with over four decades of medical expertise, having practiced for 42 years since completing his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. His specialized training includes a residency at Mayo Clinic and Medical School, where he developed his expertise in both thoracic surgery and general surgery. Dr. Nichols is fluent in French and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Nichols practices at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota, where he focuses on complex chest and lung conditions. He treats patients with rotator cuff tears, hiatal hernias, and lung cancer. His procedural expertise includes performing CT enterography and specialized CT scans of the liver and biliary tract. Patients have given Dr. Nichols an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his surgical skills and patient care.
Dr. Nichols practices at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota, where he focuses on complex chest and lung conditions. He treats patients with rotator cuff tears, hiatal hernias, and lung cancer. His procedural expertise includes performing CT enterography and specialized CT scans of the liver and biliary tract. Patients have given Dr. Nichols an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his surgical skills and patient care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 42 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, English
- Mayo Clinic And Medical School
- 8 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 27 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Francis Charles Nichols has 4 locationsMayo Clinic
200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905 Tel: (507) 284-2511
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. Francis Charles Nichols, MD | Dr. Henry Joseph Schiller, MD | Dr. Waleed Gibreel, MD | Dr. Amy He, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Critical Care Medicine | Plastic Surgery | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 42 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks French, English | |||
| Rochester , MN | Rochester , MN | Rochester , MN | Rochester , MN |
| Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: University Of Khartoum Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francis Charles Nichols
Medical Specialties
Dr. Francis Charles Nichols has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Francis Charles Nichols has the following 27 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Mayo Clinic And Medical School
Medical School
University Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Francis Nichols affiliated with?
- Dr. Francis Nichols is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus.
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