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Florian Nickisch
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Florian Nickisch, MD

Languages spoken: English, German, French

Clinical Locations

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
  • 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. Nickisch sees patients in clinic at the University Orthopaedic Center on Mondays and Wednesdays. He performs surgery at the University Orthopaedic Center and the University of Utah Hospital.



    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 272 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 30, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I had full confidence in Dr Nickisch's expertise and I was not disappointed.

    October 29, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I am glad I made the trip to see Dr Nickisch. He took time to explain procedure. I feel confident with the outcome.

    October 23, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very fast service and Dr. Nickisch was very nice and explained everything so I could understand it.

    October 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Nickisch is a wonderful doctor and and provided outstanding care before and after my toe surgery

    October 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I recommend Dr. Nickisch to everyone.

    October 18, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Do NOT get your surgeries done with Doctor Nickisch, or at The University of Utah at all, period. You are absolutely nothing more than a number to these people, they will treat you like an inconvenience anytime you need any help or have any questions or concerns you'd like to discuss, & the receptionist staff will make sure to let you know how overworked they are & how much of an inconvenience you are to them as a whole. The staff will never have time to review your chart, & you will be solely responsible for remembering any and all care instructions that were ever given to you, as no one will ever bother glancing at your chart. Doctor Nickisch himself is an amazing surgeon, and is very good at surgery, however he and his staff are far too busy and overworked to give proper patient care and this hospital only cares about their stats too much to treat you as anything more than a number. Go to a hospital that cares about their patients instead, save yourself the depressing recovery.

    October 17, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Super guy, very calming and kind!

    October 16, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Nickisch is very knowledgeable snd caring about my treatment!

    October 10, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is outstanding at listening and giving you your best options

  • 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. Nickisch sees patients in clinic at the University Orthopaedic Center on Mondays and Wednesdays. He performs surgery at the University Orthopaedic Center and the University of Utah Hospital.



    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Orthopedic Foot & Ankle - O.L. Miller Foot and Ankle Institute OrthoCarolina Fellow
    Fellowship Orthopedic Trauma - Brown University School of Medicine Fellow
    Fellowship Orthopedic Foot & Ankle - Sigvard T. Hansen Foot & Ankle Institute Visiting Fellow
    Chief Resident Orthopedic Surgery - Rhode Island Hospital Chief Resident
    Residency Orthopedic Surgery - Brown University School of Medicine Resident
    Internship General Surgery - Brown University School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet Muenchen M.D.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. Neumann JA, Nickisch F (2019). Neurologic Disorders and Cavovarus Deformity. Foot Ankle Clin, 24(2), 195-203. (Read full article)
    4. 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. (Read full article)
    5. 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. (Read full article)
    6. 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. (Read full article)
    7. Barg A, Suter T, Nickisch F, Wegner NJ, Hintermann B (2015). Osteotomies of the Talar Neck for Posttraumatic Malalignment. Foot Ankle Clin, 1-17.
    8. Jackson JB 3rd, Jacobson L, Banerjee R, Nickisch F (06/2015). Distraction Subtalar Arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Clin, 20(2), 195-380.
    9. 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.
    10. 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. (Read full article)
    11. 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. (Read full article)
    12. 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. (Read full article)
    13. Langer P, Nickisch F, Spenciner D, DiGiovanni C (2009). Effect of simulated lateral process talus "fracture excision" on its ligamentous attachments. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ), 38(5), 222-6. (Read full article)
    14. Beals TC, Nickisch F (2008). Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the cavovarus foot. Foot Ankle Clin, 13(2), 259-74, vi-vii. (Read full article)