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Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 77
Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD
4.8 (68 Ratings)

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Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Ventura, CA.
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Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 77
Ventura, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Ventura, CA.

About

Dr. Nickel graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of California Irvine Medical Center (Orange Co.). Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Ventura, CA. Dr. Nickel currently practices at Ventura Orthopedic Medical Group and are affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. Dr. Nickel has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Foot Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nickel received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 68 times. Dr. Nickel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nickel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nickel is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Foot Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Joint Pain
Foot Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Joint Pain
Foot Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Ankle Fracture
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Clubfoot
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Hip Impingement
Internal Derangement of Knee
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Meniscus Tear
Metatarsalgia
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sever's Disease
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Disorders
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
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
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Net of California
  • Select
    Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Tricare
  • Select Plus HMO
  • AARP
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Traditional
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    EPO-CA
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Ventura Orthopedics - Ventura
    3525 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nickel
4.8
Based on 68 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Mar 09, 2025
Love Dr Nickel Always professional and I trust him with all my orthopedic needs. Been patient for years and highly recommend
Darlene jordan — Mar 09, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Sports Medicine
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center (Orange Co.)
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center (Orange Co.)
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Nickel communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Nickel offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Nickel offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Nickel have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Nickel frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Foot Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura.

Yes, Dr. F Ray Nickel, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA