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Dr. Shivprasad Nikam, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
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Dr. Shivprasad Nikam, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Shivprasad Nikam, MD is a General Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Dr. Nikam graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Shivprasad Nikam, MD is a General Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Nikam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Nikam has experience treating conditions like Cerebrovascular Disease, Peripheral Edema, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nikam's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nikam is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cerebrovascular Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Artery Disease
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Bowel Infarction
Aneurysm
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cerebral Embolism
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Spider Veins
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 Geisinger Mob
    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 271-6144
  2. 2 Geisinger Pharmacy
    950 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  3. 3 Select Specialty Hospital-Danville
    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 820-6020
  4. 4 Geisinger Mount Pocono
    126 Market Way, Mount Pocono, PA 18344
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401

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Apr 07, 2020
saved my life twice, great guy
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1993
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shivprasad Nikam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nikam's profile.

Dr. Nikam frequently treats the following conditions: Cerebrovascular Disease, Peripheral Edema, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shivprasad Nikam, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Shivprasad Nikam, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA