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Dr. Christopher Nicholson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (164)
Map Pin Small Savannah, GA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Christopher Nicholson, MD

Dr. Christopher Nicholson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Savannah, GA. Dr. Nicholson, completed a fellowship at Orthocarolina. Dr. Nicholson, completed a residency at Ohio State University. Patients rated Dr. Nicholson an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Nicholson works at Optim Orthopedics in Savannah, GA with other offices in Vidalia, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Osteoarthritis of Ankle along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Nicholson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Optim Orthopedics
    210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    08:00 - 21:00
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    08:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    13:00 - 17:00
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    Optim Orthopedic- Vidalia
    1707 Meadows Ln Ste F, Vidalia, GA 30474 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Limb Pain
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Limb Pain
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Joint Pain
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Hammer Toe Repair
Bunion
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Osteoarthritis
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Morton's Neuroma
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hand Conditions
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylolisthesis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunionette Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Plantar Fascia Release
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Humana
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    Based on 164 ratings
    Patient Ratings (164)
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    (148)
    4 Star
    (6)
    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (7)
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    About Dr. Christopher Nicholson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1821071044
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Orthocarolina
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ohio State University
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Christopher Nicholson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nicholson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nicholson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nicholson has seen patients for Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Osteoarthritis of Ankle, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nicholson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    164 patients have reviewed Dr. Nicholson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nicholson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Nicholson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Nicholson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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