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Specialties
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 272 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.June 23, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERGreat specialist, he gives his time, listens and shows his consideration
June 22, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERAlways a pleasure interacting with Dr. Nickisch. He's thoughtful and brings an unexpected sense of humor to his patient encounters (far too rare these days...).
June 21, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERVery good communicator. Very trustworthy, personable.
June 20, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERbest doctor around highly recommend him
June 20, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Nickisch is very professional and explains things in a way I can understand. He made sure all my questions were answered and gave me options for care. I felt very comfortable.
June 14, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Nickisch is a very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable doctor. I'm lucky to have him as my doctor.
June 13, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERSeemed very knowledgeable and was able to tell me what was wrong and how to care for the problem. Provided me with the most cost effective info about ankle braces and also set me up with the needed and required paperwork for my future PT.
June 11, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERI recommend Dr. Nickisch very highly.
June 11, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Nickish listens to my concerns and discusses any changes in my condition. He is one of the few that treats you with respect and explains things to where they are understood and not in medical terms that are above if you do not have a medical background. I have seen him for years and will continue. I would highly recommend him for any foot/ankle concerns.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryEducation history
Fellowship Orthopedic Foot & Ankle - O.L. Miller Foot and Ankle Institute OrthoCarolina Fellow Orthopedic Trauma - Brown University School of Medicine Fellow Fellowship Orthopedic Foot & Ankle - Sigvard T. Hansen Foot & Ankle Institute Visiting Fellow Orthopedic Surgery - Rhode Island Hospital Chief Resident Residency Orthopedic Surgery - Brown University School of Medicine Resident General Surgery - Brown University School of Medicine Intern Professional Medical Medicine - Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet Muenchen M.D. Selected Publications
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. (Read full article)
- 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)
- Neumann JA, Nickisch F (2019). Neurologic Disorders and Cavovarus Deformity. Foot Ankle Clin, 24(2), 195-203. (Read full article)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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. (Read full article)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)