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Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD

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Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 59
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA.

About

Dr. Nickas graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Nickas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nickas received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Nickas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Nickas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nickas is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acidosis
Respiratory Failure
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acidosis
Respiratory Failure
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acidosis
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Respiratory Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Failure
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bleeding Disorders
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Skin Ulcer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Contact Dermatitis
Cranial Trauma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Drug Withdrawal
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolism
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Emphysema
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Epilepsy
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Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Goiter
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Gout
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Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Pointer
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Rosacea
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Second Degree Heart Block
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrush
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Thyroiditis
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Valley Fever
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Premium
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO

Locations

  1. 1 French Hospital Medical Center
    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 439-2998
  2. 2 Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 546-7774
  3. 3 Cep America LLC
    2100 Powell St Ste 400, Emeryville, CA 94608
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 851-7501
  4. 4 Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 546-7600

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Jan 04, 2024
Simply one of the finest people and finest physicians that you are likely to ever meet.
— Jan 04, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California-San Francisco
    1994
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nickas' profile.

Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA