Robert B. Nickerson, MD

  • Residency Program Director
4.98 out of 5

About

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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    Meet Dr. Nickerson, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist at UK HealthCare

Training & Education

Degree

Medical College of Georgia, School of Medicine, Augusta

Residency

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

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Ratings & Reviews

4.98 out of 5
31 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Explained everything before and during appointment very well.

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    Was very pleased with how I was treated and how he listened to what I had to say.

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    Excellent!

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    Dr. Nickerson is very thorough.

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    Dr. Nickerson is great. He explains everything. Dr. Hill also was great.
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      Very professional! Loved how thorough the testing was and Dr. Nickerson's ability to understand my issue. He offered very positive alternatives.
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      Dr. Nickerson was outstanding - very thorough in explaining the procedure and making me feel totally comfortable. I greatly enjoyed meeting both Dr. Nickerson and the attending resident.
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      Dr. Nickerson and his assistant were professional and knowledgeable. They gave great care and attention to our problem and explained all things in detail.
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      Would absolutely recommend. Anyone would be fortunate to be his patient.
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      Dr. Nickerson is always on-point discussing my back and health issues. He's always shown concern with my present and post medical health. He explains diagnosis and healing in ways that are understandable and helpful.
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      Dr. Nickerson post results of tests that evening on my patient portal and to my orthopedic hand dr. for follow up appointment.
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      Excellent Dr always concerned about my progress would highly recomend him want go too no other nerve dr
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      Dr. Nickerson is so kind and listens to me and addresses any concerns I have. He discussed my condition, medications refills.
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      All truly very good.
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      I would highly recommend Dr. Nickerson to friends and family.
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      I have recommended Dr. Nickerson to many people.
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      Dr. Nickerson absolutely has my best interest in mind. Appreciates my concerns and questions. Always spends time to make sure we have discussed all my concerns. I leave with a mutually agreed upon plan.
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      Excellent services and knowledge
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      Dr. Nickerson is the best at his job. I feel very good with his care. I couldn't ask for a better dr.
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      Excellent provider
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      Dr. Nickerson explained everything to me and he is so caring.
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      Dr. Nickerson has always shown respect and concern with my health. I can talk openly to him about any health issues and he's always has a reply that makes me feel comfortable in any health plan.
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      Gentle and caring medical care.
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      Again, I have never had a bad experience with Dr. Nickerson or his staff.
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      Dr Nickerson is top notch
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      It's a pleasure to see Dr Nickerson because I know he really cares
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      Very informative doctors visit. Learned much more about my condition.
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      I have been with Dr. Nickerson 30+ years. Absolutely love him and he is extremely knowledgeable about ANY questions or concerns I may have. Highly respect him!
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      Dr Nickerson was great. Explained every step of the test and very caring.
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      Dr. discussed lab results with me and gave information about medication changes. Briefly talked about my annual lab results and advised me about long term.
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      Great Job