Summary

Dr. James Nickerson specializes in hematology and oncology, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana, and completed his residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Nickerson furthered his training with a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, which he completed in 1989. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Nickerson practices at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Cheshire in Keene, New Hampshire, and maintains hospital privileges at Cheshire Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating colorectal cancer and colon cancer, including cases that are metastatic or recurrent. He performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 43 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester MA
  • 4 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Speaks English
Keene , NHSan Antonio , TXBrattleboro , VTScarborough , ME
Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Shreveport LA Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James M. Nickerson

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James M. Nickerson has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James M. Nickerson has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematologist
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Oncologist
  • Oncologist/hematologist

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Hampshire, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester MA1989

Residency

Baystate Medical Center Springfield MA1986

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Shreveport LAGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. James Nickerson's office located?
Dr. James Nickerson's office is located at 580 Court St, Keene, NH, 03431.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Nickerson affiliated with?
Dr. James Nickerson is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center.
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