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Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD
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Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 42
Hershey, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hershey, PA.

About

Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hershey, PA. Dr. Nikkel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Nikkel has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nikkel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nikkel is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Piriformis Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle Fracture
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement, Cemented
Hip Replacement, Cementless
Image-Guided Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Small Group Maryland HMO
    Health Maryland HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Small Group Maryland Elect Choice Open Access
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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    APCN Choice POS II
  • BlueCard PPO
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Preferred PPO
    Blue Choice Advantage
    CareFirst Maryland POS
  • BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue HMO
    HealthBlue PPO
    Blue Choice Open Access HMO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Penn State Neuroscience Institute
    30 Hope Dr Ste 2400, Hershey, PA 17033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 531-5638
    Tuesday
    12:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Jhu-Orthopedics/Columbia
    10700 Charter Dr Ste 205, Columbia, MD 21044
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 997-6754
  3. 3 Howard County General Hospital
    5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 546-1570
  4. 4 Chesapeake Urology Associates P.A.
    10700 Charter Dr Ste 310, Columbia, MD 21044
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 546-1570

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Patient Reviews
Mar 07, 2025
Dr. Nikkel did 2 hip replacement surgery and all went extremely smoothly. His bedside manner is the absolute best! I will recommend him to anyone who needs hip or knee surgery. He reassured me that this procedure is safe and effective along with providing information as to why it was necessary to have. My 1st hip replacement Nov 20242nd hip March 2025.
Tonjua Coxson — Mar 07, 2025
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About Me

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Rochester - Orthopaedic Surgery
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Rochester - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University - Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Joint Replacement
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Lucas Nikkel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nikkel's profile.

Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center and The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

    5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD