Summary

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.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1.8
  • 54 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James William Nichols has 3 locations

Camden Bone And Joint Orthopaedic Surgery And Sports Medicine

1112 Mill StCamden, SC 29020
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Camden Bone And Joint Orthopaedic Surgery And Sports Medicine

40 PINNACLE PKWY STE 104ELGIN, SC 29045
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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1.8 
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54 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Camden , SCIrmo , SCColumbia , SCColumbia , SC
Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James William Nichols

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Allwell - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Arkansas Total Care
  • Blue Choice Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Select Health of South Carolina - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James William Nichols has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James William Nichols has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Medical School

Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1972

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. James Nichols accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Nichols has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Nichols affiliated with?
Dr. James Nichols is affiliated with Musc Health Kershaw Medical Center.
Does Dr. James Nichols accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Nichols accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. James Nichols speak?
Dr. James Nichols speaks Spanish and English.
Is Dr. James Nichols accepting new patients?
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