Dr. Raymond L. Nichols, MD | Muscle Shoals, AL | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Raymond Nichols treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and diabetic macrovascular disease, and practices orthopedic surgery and foot and ankle surgery. He has been in practice for 39 years and is affiliated with North Alabama Shoals Hospital. Dr. Nichols earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and sees patients in Muscle Shoals and Florence, Alabama. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Nichols 4.29 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.3

21 Ratings
39 years of experience
8 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
17 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Nichols' Ratings and Reviews

4.3

21 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Went to Nichols for broken wrist. Break was set, cast was applied. Was told everything was looking good. Cast removed and was told " Looks like You'll need sugery". Guess Mamma needs a new pair of shoes. Please select your health care individuals carefully.

August 8th, 2019

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Dr. Nicholas has performed surgery on my grand children, two sons, wife and other family members with the most outstanding results and no medical problems. Would recommend him to anyone in North Alabama.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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April 16th, 2018

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Dr Nichols really cares for his patients. He seems to be up to date on technology. I would recommend him

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 14th, 2017

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Dr. Nicholas did surgery on my foot. It started out for a fallen arch. He told me it was so simple he could do it on his lunch break. So I believed him. It Ended up with staples and bone graft material left in it. That's what I was told .After 3 more surgeries I have ensued up with a destroyed foot. It i cant even walk across the floor barefoot. It is constant pain. It is 100 times worse than a fallen arch now. It has completely took away my life. I was a hiker. All outdoor things. And crazy for shoes. Now I cant do anything you need a foot for.and I can wear new balance tennis shoes. That cuts out getting dressed up when your only shoe is a pair of tennis. I know this probably sounds like Im a whiney baby. But my whole life was destroyed and Im pretty sure he has never given it a second thought. I hope somebody reads this before they make the worst mistake of their life . Like i did.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

June 20th, 2017

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Very professional. Xray tech was especially great!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 27th, 2015

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Wonderful surgeon, took time to explain things, very understanding.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 9th, 2013

Shoals Hospital

201 Avalon AveMuscle Shoals, AL 35661

Shoals Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

426 W College StFlorence, AL 35630

Tel: (256) 718-4041

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 - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Raymond Lee Nichols JR., MD	Dr. Jeffrey Spalding Hovater, DO	Dr. Lloyd C Dyas, MD	Dr. Claude F Martin JR.
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Neurosurgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (21 Ratings)	4.1 (21 Ratings)	4.5 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience		42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Muscle Shoals , AL	Muscle Shoals , AL	Russellville , AL	Muscle Shoals , AL
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med		Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Nichols' NPI number is 1922152503.

Joanna Lea Monroe
Nurse Practitioner
| Russellville, AL
(0)
Dr. John Atkins Young, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
36 Years Exp | Muscle Shoals, AL
(9)
Dr. Aaron Eroy Joiner JR., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
40 Years Exp | Florence, AL
(10)
Dr. Aaron Alexander Joiner
Orthopedic Surgery
7 Years Exp | Phenix City, AL
(0)
Dr. Joseph Raker Thomas
Orthopedic Surgery
53 Years Exp | Sheffield, AL
(0)
Dr. John Thomas Murphy
Orthopedic Surgery
| Florence, AL
(5)
Dr. Paul Allen Davis, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
31 Years Exp | Muscle Shoals, AL
(26)
Dr. Wyatt Collier Simpson
Surgery
54 Years Exp | Florence, AL
(0)
Dr. John David Smith, MD
Podiatry
| Florence, AL
(0)
Dr. Jeffrey R Schneider, MD
Podiatry
| Florence, AL
(0)

Where is Dr. Raymond Nichols's office located?: Dr. Raymond Nichols's office is located at 201 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL, 35661.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Raymond Nichols affiliated with?: Dr. Raymond Nichols is affiliated with North Alabama Shoals Hospital.

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