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Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD
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Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD is a General Surgeon in Franklinton, LA.
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Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Franklinton, LA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD is a General Surgeon in Franklinton, LA.

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Dr. Nicholson graduated from New York University. Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD is a General Surgeon in Franklinton, LA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Nicholson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Riverside Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nicholson received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Nicholson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nicholson is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Wound Repair
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Colorectal Cancer
Wound Repair
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Colorectal Cancer
Wound Repair
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open

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    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
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    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
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    Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Riverside Medical Center
    1900 Main St, Franklinton, LA 70438
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 839-4431
  2. 2 Riverside Surgical Clinic
    809 Riverside Dr, Franklinton, LA 70438
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 795-4208

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nicholson's profile.

Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD is affiliated with Riverside Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Yasheka Nicholson, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Riverside Medical Center

    1900 Main St, Franklinton, LA