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Dr. Scott Nichols, MD

Psychiatry* Age 61
Dr. Scott Nichols, MD
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Dr. Scott Nichols, MD is a Psychiatrist in Chico, CA.
Dr. Scott Nichols, MD
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Dr. Scott Nichols, MD

Psychiatry* Age 61
Chico, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Scott Nichols, MD is a Psychiatrist in Chico, CA.

About

Dr. Nichols graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at University of California at San Francisco.Dr. Scott Nichols, MD is a Psychiatrist in Chico, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Nichols currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Enloe Medical Center and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Nichols has experience treating conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Anxiety among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nichols received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Nichols' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nichols is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Tobacco Use Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
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Tobacco Use Disorder
ADHD and-or ADD
Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Major Depressive Disorder
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Suicidal Ideation
Psychiatric Evaluation
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Anorexia
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Autism
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bulimia
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Combination Drug Dependence
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conversion Disorder
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Delusional Disorder
Dementia
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Dependent Personality Disorder
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug Induced Dystonia
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Dystonia
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Eating Disorders
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Hypochondriasis
Impulse Control Disorders
Manic Disorder
Marijuana Addiction
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Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Family Psychotherapy
Group Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Insurance Accepted

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  • AWH Southern California HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
    LocalPlus
    Southern CA Value HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Pathway-CA EPO
    Pathway-CA HMO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Vivity CA HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Select PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Enloe Medical Center
    1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
  2. 2 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  3. 3 City of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital
    1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
  4. 4 City of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital
    1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
  5. 5 Enloe Medical Center-Cohasset
    560 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95926

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1 Star (2)

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Jun 30, 2018
Best doctor I’ve ever had
Anonymous in Cottonwood , CA — Jun 30, 2018
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Specialties*
Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California at San Francisco
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Nichols, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nichols' profile.

Dr. Nichols frequently treats the following conditions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Anxiety. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Nichols, MD is affiliated with Enloe Medical Center and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Scott Nichols, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Enloe Medical Center

    1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA