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Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD
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Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Pensacola, FL.
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Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 50
Pensacola, FL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Pensacola, FL.

About

Dr. Nilssen graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at McGill University School of Medicine.Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Pensacola, FL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Nilssen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, Baptist Hospital and Gulf Breeze Hospital. Dr. Nilssen has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Osteoarthritis of Foot among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nilssen received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 62 times. Dr. Nilssen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nilssen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Joint Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunion Surgery
Excision of Ganglion
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Ankle Impingement
Ganglion Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Hammer Toe Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Bunion
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Bunionette
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Heel Spur
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Morton's Neuroma
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tenotomy
Bunionette Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Plantar Fascia Release
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Joint Drainage
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Removal of Bone Spur
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care of Florida
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Nilssen Orthopedics PA
    825 E Burgess Rd, Pensacola, FL 32504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 435-4800
  2. 2 North Florida Surgeons PA
    4406 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 435-4800
  3. 3 Office
    1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 210, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 916-8782
  4. 4 Baptist Physician Group LLC
    1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 200, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
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4.5
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4 Stars (5)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Nov 14, 2024
Dr. Nilssen and his staff are amazing. Everyone is so great and helpful throughout the process of surgery and recovery. I am so thankful for each of them.
Cassie Green — Nov 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGill University School of Medicine
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Sports Medicine Institute
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Nilssen frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Osteoarthritis of Foot. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, Baptist Hospital and Gulf Breeze Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

    5151 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

    7800 US Highway 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL

  • Baptist Hospital

    123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL

  • Gulf Breeze Hospital

    1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL