Florian Nickisch,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, French, German
Dr. Florian Nickisch, Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics specializes in the care of the foot and ankle and traumatic injuries to the lower extremity. Dr. Nickisch’s clinical interests include acute and subacute traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle (Achilles Tendon ruptures, calcaneus fractures, talus fractures midfoot fractures and fracture dislocations), reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, and sports injuries of the foot and ankle. Dr. Nickisch received his medical degree at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich Germany. Dr. Nickisch completed his orthopaedic residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He completed fellowships in Orthopaedic Trauma at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery at the OL Miller Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition he was a visiting fellow at the Sigvart T. Hansen Foot & Ankle Institute at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. His research interests include the anatomy of complex foot and ankle deformities, post-traumatic arthritis of the foot and ankle and surgical outcomes research.
Dr. Nickish sees patients in clinic at the University Orthopaedic Center on Mondays and Fridays. He performs surgery at the University Orthopaedic Center and the University Health Sciences Center.
Clinical Locations
801-587-7109
Fax: (801) 587-5411
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Associate Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nickisch is awesome! I am very happy on how he fixed my ankle!
UofU Patient
March 24, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
We love Dr. Nickish!
UofU Patient
March 19, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Blessed
UofU Patient
March 19, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Went over everything and decided what was best fo me
UofU Patient
March 18, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I was very impressed interacting with the doctor
UofU Patient
March 14, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The best care I've ever received from a physician!
UofU Patient
March 13, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Simply the best.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Florian is great. We talked about a variety of care methods.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Great experience with both, as well as with Naomi
UofU Patient
March 10, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Nickisch was amazing from start to finish. Super personable.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
My doctor has always been a listening, detailed physician. Very to the point and kind. Making sure I understood and caring.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
They gave me a very clear explanation of my injury. The model skeleton of the foot was very helpful also.
UofU Patient
February 20, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nickish and his staff are wonderful!
UofU Patient
February 19, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
My first visit was great. This visit was poor. It felt rushed and I didn't have a chance to really get my concerns addressed.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr was great!
UofU Patient
February 03, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I feel like I received excellent care
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Nickish was great!! From first time I met him to after the surgery. Very happy with the outcome.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Always a good experience
UofU Patient
January 27, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I had a good experience.
UofU Patient
December 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The Dr and assistant were both very kind and showed concern for my problem.
UofU Patient
December 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Outstanding service.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very good experience answered all my questions very friendly staff
UofU Patient
December 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Outstanding service and care
UofU Patient
December 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The care provider was excellent.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I was there as a pre-op examination. The Dr. Explained all my choices and possibilities and ultimately recommended that I not go ahead with surgery. I loved that my health was more important than doing surgery!
UofU Patient
December 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good exprtience
UofU Patient
December 01, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
They listened to my concerns and explained everything.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nickisch was much better than "very good".
UofU Patient
November 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Doctor was thorough in his explanation and listened to my concerns
UofU Patient
November 05, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Honestly my whole visit and everyone there was fantastic
UofU Patient
October 31, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I am very GREATFUL for Dr. Nickish's care !!!!
UofU Patient
October 31, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nickisch was very knowledgeable and explained throughly every question I had.
UofU Patient
October 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Doctor was very pleasant and understood myPredicament. He was very kind and had great bedside manners. I would be trusting him for the rest of my need.
UofU Patient
October 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
MD was quick and to the point but not very informative. I had to go to MY CHART and read the note to find out what was wrong with me. Still concerned with the x-ray outcomes not being addressed.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nickish was very thorough and was clearly concerned about my medical issues. He appeared to have empathy and intently listened to my questions and details and my medical concern. I appreciate the time and compassion he showed, although he did seem very rushed as well.
UofU Patient
October 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent doctor, easy to communicate with, very knowledgeable and good at listening.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Nickisch is ALWAYS professional and honest about options and concerns. I couldn't ask for a better orthopedic doctor.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nickisch showed me the upmost respect in responding to my concerns, educating me on a realistic prognosis, and having a gentle affect that immediately put me at ease. What incredible bedside manner. Thank you!!
UofU Patient
September 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The physician was very helpful in helping me sort out what l should do. He was extremely informative.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
September 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The radiologist had written on my x-ray that there was a questionable fracture, so the orthopedic center told me I should be on crutches, which I was for a week. Then the provider here, did a CT scan, quickly scrolled through it, said it was fine and I didn't need crutches and that was it. He didn't explain what I should do, if I should leave the brace on, he didn't tell me how long a sprain would heal, he didn't look at my foot or ask about it. He just told me I could go. An explanation of what the radiologist might have thought would have been nice. Luckily his assistance wrote me a PT note but the provider really did nothing to help me.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very easy to talk with
UofU Patient
September 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
September 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Love this team has helped me through alot of hard times!!
UofU Patient
September 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nickisch is very easy to work with.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nickish Is not only a highly skilled, knowledgeable and competent doctor, but he was very patient, listened well to my concerns, and he was not at all arrogant (unlike many of orthopedic surgeons as stereotype follows). I was Impressed not only by his bedside manner, but I also had some unique challenges In my situation that further highlighted his good character. 1) Due to a series of events, I was 3 weeks post-injury when I was able to make It to Utah, and call the clinic. The staff spoke with Dr. Nickish and since he felt the care I needed was urgent, he worked to arrange his schedule to get me In the next business day despite being scheduled out through the next month and a half. Again, after my Initial visit, he and his staff worked me Into his surgery schedule the next day. 2) I was receiving treatment outside of my home state and did not have immediate access to the scans I had received just prior to my rapid departure. Dr. Nickisch could have ordered another CT but from the x-ray he knew surgery was Inevitable and he would address any additional tissue damage while repairing the fractures, thus saving me another $500 out of pocket. This gave me confidence that he wasn't concerned about making money off of me or my insurance. Overall, he's a really great doctor and I have nothing but good to say about him and his practice.
UofU Patient
August 31, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The only problem I can see is that post surgery was not covered. If I am on crutches for six weeks how and where do I get medical supplies? How do I get around? Who is going to help me with that and where do I get information?
UofU Patient
August 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very positive
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Because of Dr Nickisch, Dr Kazmers and team, I am walking for the first time in two years. I cannot thank them enough!
UofU Patient
August 14, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I would have like a personal follow up in regards to what was actually done in surgery. They gave details to my friend but I feel things get missed that way.
Dr. Florian Nickisch, Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics specializes in the care of the foot and ankle and traumatic injuries to the lower extremity. Dr. Nickisch’s clinical interests include acute and subacute traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle (Achilles Tendon ruptures, calcaneus fractures, talus fractures midfoot fractures and fracture dislocations), reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, and sports injuries of the foot and ankle. Dr. Nickisch received his medical degree at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich Germany. Dr. Nickisch completed his orthopaedic residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He completed fellowships in Orthopaedic Trauma at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery at the OL Miller Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition he was a visiting fellow at the Sigvart T. Hansen Foot & Ankle Institute at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. His research interests include the anatomy of complex foot and ankle deformities, post-traumatic arthritis of the foot and ankle and surgical outcomes research.
Dr. Nickish sees patients in clinic at the University Orthopaedic Center on Mondays and Fridays. He performs surgery at the University Orthopaedic Center and the University Health Sciences Center.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Associate Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Research Interests
- Foot and Ankle
- Arthrodesis
- Calcaneus Fracture
- Talus Fracture
- Lisfranc Injury
- Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Arthroplasty
- Ankle and Hindfoot Arthroscopy
- Hallux Valgus
- Biomechanics of ankle replacement
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Ligament Injuries
- Osteochondral Defects of the Talus (OCD)
- Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction
Education History
| Fellowship | O.L. Miller Foot and Ankle Institute OrthoCarolina Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Fellow, 2006 |
| Fellowship | Brown University School of Medicine Orthopedic Trauma Fellow, 2005 |
| Fellowship | Sigvard T. Hansen Foot & Ankle Institute Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Visiting Fellow, 2004 |
| Chief Resident | Rhode Island Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Chief Resident, 2004 |
| Residency | Brown University School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Resident, 2004 |
| Internship | Brown University School of Medicine General Surgery Intern, 2000 |
| Professional Medical | Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet Muenchen Medicine M.D., 1998 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Ross H, Marchand L, Cardon J, Beals T, Barg A, Nickisch F, Haller JM (2021). Patient reported outcomes following lateral process talus fracture. J Orthop Trauma, 35(12), e470-e474.
- Nixon DC, Zhang C, Weinberg MW, Presson AP, Nickisch F (2020). Relationship of Press Ganey Satisfaction and PROMIS Function and Pain in Foot and Ankle Patients. Foot Ankle Int, 41(10), 1206-1211.
- Neumann JA, Nickisch F (2019). Neurologic Disorders and Cavovarus Deformity. Foot Ankle Clin, 24(2), 195-203.
- Gorman TM, Beals TC, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL, Lyman M, Barg A (2016). Hindfoot Arthrodesis with the Blade Plate: Increased Risk of Complications and Nonunion in a Complex Patient Population. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 474(10), 2280-99.
- Barg A, Saltzman CL, Beals TC, Bachus KN, Blankenhorn BD, Nickisch F (2016). Arthroscopic Talar Dome Access Using a Standard Versus Wire-Based Traction Method for Ankle Joint Distraction. Arthroscopy, 32(7), 1367-74.
- Chalayon O, Wang B, Blankenhorn B, Jackson JB 3rd, Beals T, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL (2015). Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Uncomplicated Primary Open Ankle Arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Int, 36(10), 1170-9.
- Barg A, Suter T, Nickisch F, Wegner NJ, Hintermann B (2015). Osteotomies of the Talar Neck for Posttraumatic Malalignment. Foot Ankle Clin, 1-17.
- Jackson JB 3rd, Jacobson L, Banerjee R, Nickisch F (06/2015). Distraction Subtalar Arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Clin, 20(2), 195-380.
- Chalayon O, Wang B, Blankenhorn B, Jackson JB 3rd, Beals T, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL (05/20/2015). Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Uncomplicated Primary Open Ankle Arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Int.
- Cychosz CC, Phisitkul P, Barg A, Nickisch F, van Dijk CN, Glazebrook MA (2014). Foot and ankle tendoscopy: evidence-based recommendations. Arthroscopy, 30(6), 755-65.
- Nickisch F, Barg A, Saltzman CL, Beals TC, Bonasia DE, Phisitkul P, Femino JE, Amendola A (2012). Posterior Ankle and Hindfoot Arthroscopy. JBJS Essent Surg Tech, 2(3), e15.
- Beals TC, Junko JT, Amendola A, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL (2010). Minimally invasive distraction technique for prone posterior ankle and subtalar arthroscopy. Foot Ankle Int, 31(4), 316-9.
- Beals TC, Nickisch F (2008). Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the cavovarus foot. Foot Ankle Clin, 13(2), 259-74, vi-vii.
Global Impact
Education History
| Professional Medical | Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet Muenchen Medicine M.D. |