Summary

Dr. Nickelsen completed his undergraduate and medical school training at Northwestern University. He then went on to residency in Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY, followed by Allergy/Immunology fellowship at SUNY in Buffalo as well. He was an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Allergy/Immunology Division at East Carolina University from 1979 to 1983. He also served as the Chief of Allergy and Director of the Children’s Hospital of Oakland from 1986 to 1998. Dr. Nickelsen has been in practice in Berkeley since 1984, and joined ranks with Allergy and Asthma Medical Group in 2005. He has been a physician volunteer with the American Lung Association Summer Asthma Camp. Dr. Nickelsen is a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and a member of the Western Society of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology.

Dr. Nickelsen’s major interests include martial arts and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Allergy And Asthma Medical Group

3010 Colby St Ste 221Berkeley, CA 94705

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Allergy & ImmunologyAllergy & ImmunologyPediatricsPediatrics
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18 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, Tagalog Speaks English, Spanish
Berkeley , CAFremont , CAWalnut Creek , CAUnion City , CA
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. James Arthur Nickelsen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Arthur Nickelsen has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Asthma
  • Dermatitis
  • Desensitization
  • Drug Allergy
  • Eczema
  • Exercise-Induced Asthma
  • Food Allergy (Hypersensitivity)
  • Hay Fever
  • Hives (Urticaria)
  • Itching
  • Nasal Allergies
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Pediatrics
  • Pink eye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Rash
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Sinusitis
  • Watery Eyes

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