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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.August 29, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Nickisch has done an excellent job in treating my ankle problem. He is thorough and explains clearly what the issues are along with possible solutions.
August 27, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Nickisch explained my options clearly, and I've decided to have the foot surgery I wanted his second opinion on. Thanks.
August 20, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERcould not have been happier with his expertise
August 20, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERI think everyone would be very satisfied with his care and that of the staff.
August 16, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERVery good doctor he treated me well with kindness, and they said that they would take care of me
August 15, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Nickisch is very knowledgeable and professional. I have so much trust in him. He repaired a prior surgery from another doctor that went wrong. Dr. Nickisch did a great job in repairing my foot. I am so pleased with the results and highly recommend him.
August 14, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Nickisch is truly outstanding, not just because of his obvious competence and being a leader in his field, but because he really cares and interacting with him is easy. He takes time with you and treats you respectfully, explaining procedures. If I had to sum up in two words, it¿s competence and caring!
August 13, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Nickisch is great! Takes his time and explains everything.
August 09, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Nickisch has been caring for my badly damaged ankle for more than 10 years. He continues to keep me going. The current plan will keep me walking normally for the rest of my life.
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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)