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Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD
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Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD is a General Surgeon in West Hollywood, CA.
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Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
West Hollywood, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD is a General Surgeon in West Hollywood, CA.

About

Dr. Nissen graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS. Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD is a General Surgeon in West Hollywood, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Nissen currently practices at Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Adventist Health Bakersfield, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. Dr. Nissen has experience treating conditions like Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nissen received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Nissen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nissen is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pancreatic Cancer
Liver Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Liver Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Liver Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Constipation
Umbilical Hernia
Bile Duct Procedure
Laparotomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Splenectomy
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Renal Transplant
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lung Abscess
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Biliary Drainage
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
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    Silver 70 PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center
    8900 Beverly Blvd Fl 3, West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Nov 04, 2024
The doctor was knowledgeable and communicated on level which I clearly understood.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Transplant Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nissen's profile.

Dr. Nissen frequently treats the following conditions: Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Adventist Health Bakersfield, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Nissen, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA