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Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD
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Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD is a General Surgeon in West Burlington, IA.
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Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
West Burlington, IA
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19 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD is a General Surgeon in West Burlington, IA.

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Dr. Nicholas graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD is a General Surgeon in West Burlington, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Nicholas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington. Dr. Nicholas has experience treating conditions like Small Intestine Cancer, Colorectal Cancer and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nicholas received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Nicholas' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nicholas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Maze Procedure
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice POS
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  • Blue Print PPO
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  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
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  • Blue PPO
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  • Curative EPO
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    Curative PPO
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  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Great River Medical Center
    1223 S Gear Ave Ste 202, West Burlington, IA 52655
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 768-4350
  2. 2 Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus
    1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 768-1000
  3. 3 Fort Madison Community Hospital
    5445 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 372-6530
  4. 4 Surgical Specialists-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Fort Madison Campus
    5409 Avenue O Ste 122, Fort Madison, IA 52627
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 376-2756

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3.7
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Dec 13, 2024
Dr. Nicholas and staff were very kind and efficient. Nice office surroundings.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nicholas' profile.

Dr. Nicholas frequently treats the following conditions: Small Intestine Cancer, Colorectal Cancer and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD is affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington

    1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA