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Dr. Melinda Nickels, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Melinda Nickels, MD
3.2 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Melinda Nickels, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.
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Dr. Melinda Nickels, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melinda Nickels, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.

About

Dr. Nickels graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 1989 and completed a residency at Tex Tech University Health Scis Center.Dr. Melinda Nickels, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX and has 35 years experience. Dr. Nickels currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Covenant Childrens Hospital and Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Nickels has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nickels received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Nickels' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nickels also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nickels is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Experience Check

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Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Pelvic Abscess
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excision of Breast Tumor
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Tricare
  • Assurant Health
  • Humana
  • HealthSmart
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Molina
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Swat Surgical Associates LLP
    3509 22nd St, Lubbock, TX 79410
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nickels
3.2
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1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 21, 2021
Dr. Nickels was thorough and professional. I had a perinatal skin cancer that she needed to surgically remove. She had to go back 3 times over the course of the year to get all the cancerous tissue. She explained after each biopsy why there was more to do. I trust her and will go back if I need any other kind of surgery. She is a no nonsense kind of communicator, tells it like it is. I also appreciated that she rescues and cares for animals.
— Sep 21, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Mississippi
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tex Tech University Health Scis Center
    1995
Residency 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. Melinda Nickels, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nickels' profile.

Dr. Nickels frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Appendicitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melinda Nickels, MD is affiliated with Covenant Childrens Hospital and Covenant Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melinda Nickels, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Childrens Hospital

    4015 22nd Pl, Lubbock, TX

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX