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Florian Nickisch
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Florian Nickisch, MD

Languages spoken: English, German, French

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University Orthopaedic Center

590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108
  • 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 460 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very good. Friendly. Efficient. Knowledgeable professional

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    HE WAS VERY FRANK IN TELLING ME MY OPTIONS TO AVOID A SURGERY

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is very knowledgeable and caring about his patients.

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Good visit

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He seemed very concerned about my condition and he didn't seem to let my age influence his decision on my care.

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I trust Dr Nickisch to give me sound medical advice.

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Nickisch is not only a fantastic surgeon but is kind and respectful of his patients' concerns. I had an extremely positive experience with two surgeries and would not hesitate to recommend him for surgical care.

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Always professional, aways kind, always eager to make all things as the should be, always respectful.

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Most excellent surgeon & very compassionate. Highly recommend him for orthopedic foot care/surgery.

  • 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 -Associate Professor
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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 publication)
    2. 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 publication)
    3. Chalayon O, Wang B, Blankenhorn B, Jackson JB 3rd, Beals T, Nickisch F, Saltzman C (2015). Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Uncomplicated Primary Open Ankle Arthrodesis. Foot & ankle international, 36(10), 1170-9. (Read full publication)
    4. 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 international,
    5. Nixon DC, Zhang C, Weinberg MW, Presson AP, Nickisch (2020). Relationship of Press Ganey Satisfaction and PROMIS Function and Pain in Foot and Ankle Patients. Foot & ankle international, 41(10), 1206-1211. (Read full publication)
    6. Beals TC, Junko JT, Amendola A, Nickisch F, Saltzman C (2010). Minimally invasive distraction technique for prone posterior ankle and subtalar arthroscopy. Foot & ankle international, 31(4), 316-9. (Read full publication)
    7. Gorman TM, Beals TC, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL, Lyman M, Barg (2016). Hindfoot Arthrodesis with the Blade Plate: Increased Risk of Complications and Nonunion in a Complex Patient Population. Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 474(10), 2280-99. (Read full publication)
    8. Ross H, Marchand L, Cardon J, Beals T, Barg A, Nickisch F, Haller J (2021). Patient reported outcomes following lateral process talus fracture. Journal of orthopaedic trauma, 35(12), e470-e474. (Read full publication)
    9. Jackson JB 3rd, Jacobson L, Banerjee R, Nickisch (2015). Distraction Subtalar Arthrodesis. Foot and ankle clinics, 20(2), 195-380.
    10. Barg A, Suter T, Nickisch F, Wegner NJ, Hintermann (2015). Osteotomies of the Talar Neck for Posttraumatic Malalignment. Foot and ankle clinics, 1-17.
    11. Neumann JA, Nickisch (2019). Neurologic Disorders and Cavovarus Deformity. Foot and ankle clinics, 24(2), 195-203. (Read full publication)
    12. Beals TC, Nickisch (2008). Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the cavovarus foot. Foot and ankle clinics, 13(2), 259-74, vi-vii. (Read full publication)
    13. Nickisch F, Barg A, Saltzman CL, Beals TC, Bonasia DE, Phisitkul P, Femino JE, Amendola (2012). Posterior Ankle and Hindfoot Arthroscopy. JBJS essential surgical techniques, 2(3), e15. (Read full publication)
    14. Langer P, Nickisch F, Spenciner D, DiGiovanni (2009). Effect of simulated lateral process talus "fracture excision" on its ligamentous attachments. American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 38(5), 222-6. (Read full publication)
    15. Le AH, Peterson AC, Larrea Rodríguez JA, Miyamoto T, Nickisch F, Lenz A (2025). Passive ankle and hindfoot kinematics within a robot-driven tibial movement envelope. Journal of biomechanics, 186, 112740. (Read full publication)