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Dr. Paula Nicola, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Paula Nicola, MD
3.6 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Paula Nicola, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN.
Dr. Paula Nicola, MD
3.6 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Paula Nicola, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Paula Nicola, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN.

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Dr. Nicola graduated from University of South Alabama. Dr. Paula Nicola, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN and has 23 years experience. Dr. Nicola currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. At present, Dr. Nicola received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Nicola's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nicola also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nicola is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Cancer
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Paralytic Strabismus
Eye Cancer
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Paralytic Strabismus
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Orbit Evisceration
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Equatorial Staphyloma
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Leukocoria
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Nystagmus
Ocular Displacement
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Stye
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cyclodialysis
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Network L
    Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network P PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC
    979 E 3rd St Ste 240, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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May 06, 2017
Dr. Nicola has been my ophthalmologist for quite a few years. She is always friendly and very knowledgeable. I have a rare disease that can result in blindness if not treated properly. Thanks to her advice and research on treatment options, my symptoms are well-controlled, and my vision is excellent. Her staff is always friendly, and wait times at her office are much lower than what many offices now consider "normal". I highly recommend Dr. Nicola and Eyecare Chattanooga.
Elizabeth — May 06, 2017
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paula Nicola, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nicola's profile.

Dr. Paula Nicola, MD is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paula Nicola, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN