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Dr. Lois Nichols, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Lois Nichols, MD
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Dr. Lois Nichols, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Springfield, MA.
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Dr. Lois Nichols, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Springfield, MA
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25 years of experience
Dr. Lois Nichols, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Springfield, MA.

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Dr. Nichols graduated from Loma Linda University. Dr. Lois Nichols, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Springfield, MA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Nichols currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baystate Medical Center and Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Dr. Nichols has experience treating conditions like Femur Fracture and Fibular Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nichols received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Nichols' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nichols is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Femur Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Fibular Fracture
Femur Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Fibular Fracture
Femur Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Fibular Fracture
Broken Arm
Humerus Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
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 Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tufts PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
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  • Open Access Plus
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Select HMO
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    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
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    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 New England Orthopedic Surgeons
    300 Birnie Ave Ste 201, Springfield, MA 01107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 785-4666
  2. 2 New England Orthopedic Surgeons
    265 Benton Dr, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nichols
4.6
Based on 35 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Dec 19, 2024
Five years ago, Doctor Nichols replaced my dangling foot that had twisted off from a fall. The surgery required a plate and screws as part of the reconnection. Today, I had an x-ray, and everything is still in place. Dr.Nichols did an amazing job.
Bill O'Neill — Dec 19, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Nichols frequently treats the following conditions: Femur Fracture and Fibular Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lois Nichols, MD is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center and Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lois Nichols, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baystate Medical Center

    759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, Northampton, MA