4.4
85 Ratings with 34 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Nicholas Nissen is a surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery, bringing 35 years of dedicated experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his surgical training through residencies at Loyola University Medical Center, finishing in 1998. Dr. Nissen furthered his expertise with fellowships at both the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1999 and UCLA Medical Center in 2001. He holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and provides care in English.
Dr. Nissen practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center with locations in West Hollywood and Los Angeles, California. His clinical focus centers on treating complex liver conditions including cirrhosis and liver cancer, as well as pancreatic cancer. He utilizes advanced diagnostic tools such as MRI and specialized imaging techniques like MR enterogram to evaluate patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Nissen highly for his …care, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Nissen practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center with locations in West Hollywood and Los Angeles, California. His clinical focus centers on treating complex liver conditions including cirrhosis and liver cancer, as well as pancreatic cancer. He utilizes advanced diagnostic tools such as MRI and specialized imaging techniques like MR enterogram to evaluate patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Nissen highly for his …care, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- 71 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- UCLA Medical Center
- 34 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Office Locations
Dr. Nicholas N Nissen has 2 locationsCedars-Sinai Liver Disease & Transplant Center
8900 Beverly Blvd # 3West Hollywood, CA 90048 Tel: (310) 423-2641
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Samuel Oschin Cancer Center
127 S San Vicente Blvd # 7Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (310) 423-6746
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Neurological Surgery | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 35 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| West Hollywood , CA | Los Angeles , CA | West Hills , CA | Monterey Park , CA |
| Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences | Med School: Nanjing University Of Chinese Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nicholas N Nissen
Medical Specialties
Dr. Nicholas N Nissen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nicholas N Nissen has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Surgery
Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
UCLA Medical Center2001
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine1999
Residency
Loyola University Medical Center1998
Loyola University Medical Center1992
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1991
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