Summary

Dr. Robert Nickelson is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist with additional training in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 46 years of experience treating cancer and blood disorders, Dr. Nickelson brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Nickelson is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana. His clinical focus includes treating breast cancer and managing chronic pain conditions. He performs specialized procedures such as lumbar epidural steroid injections and toxicology testing. Patients consistently rate Dr. Nickelson highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Alan Nickelson has 6 locations

Wk Hematology Oncology Associates

2600 Kings Hwy Ste 340Shreveport, LA 71103
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Hematology Oncology & Associates

8001 Youree Dr Ste 500Shreveport, LA 71115

Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center

2400 Hospital DrBossier City, LA 71111

Willis-Knighton Medical Center

2600 Greenwood RdShreveport, LA 71103

Willis Knighton South And Center For Womens Health

2510 Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71118

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3.7 
46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Hindi Speaks English
Shreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: LSU Health Shreveport Med School: Sri Devaraj URS Medical College Med School: LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Alan Nickelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Alan Nickelson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Alan Nickelson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1980

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Dr. Robert Nickelson is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

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