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Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 59
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
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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
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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
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Adrenal Gland Diseases
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Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
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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
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Drug Withdrawal
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
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Emphysema
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Epilepsy
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Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
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Gout
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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
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Hypogonadism
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Iliac Aneurysm
Influenza (Flu)
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Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
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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
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Obesity
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Osteopenia
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Overweight
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
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Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Rhabdomyolysis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Strep Throat
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Swine Flu
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Third Degree Heart Block
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
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Venous Compression
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Viral Enteritis
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Yeast Infections
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration

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

  1. 1 French Hospital Medical Center
    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  2. 2 Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  3. 3 Cep America LLC
    2100 Powell St Ste 400, Emeryville, CA 94608
  4. 4 Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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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