Dr. James William Nichols, DO

Dr. James Nichols is an orthopedic surgeon with over five decades of experience helping patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Nichols speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Nichols practices at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and sees patients in Camden and Elgin, South Carolina. He specializes in treating joint pain, knee problems, and osteoarthritis. His approach includes physical therapy guidance, diagnostic imaging such as extremity X-rays, and targeted treatments like bursa injections to reduce inflammation and pain. Patients have given Dr. Nichols an average rating of 1.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.