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Dr. Dennis Nichols, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
5.0 (14)
Map Pin Small Spokane, WA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Dennis Nichols, MD

Dr. Dennis Nichols, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Spokane, WA. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and is affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Nichols, completed a residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nichols an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nichols works at Providence Northwest Heart & Lung - Spokane in Spokane, WA. 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.

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Dr. Nichols' Office Locations

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    Providence Northwest Heart & Lung - Spokane
    62 W 7th Ave Ste 110, Spokane, WA 99204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 456-0262

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

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Heart Defect Repair
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Mitral Valve Surgery
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Open Lobectomy
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Open Thymectomy
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    • Private HealthCare Systems
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    • Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

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    About Dr. Dennis Nichols, MD

    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1245205848
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Tennessee; American College of Surgeons
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Dennis Nichols, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nichols is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Nichols works at Providence Northwest Heart & Lung - Spokane in Spokane, WA. View the full address on Dr. Nichols’s profile.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Nichols. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nichols.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Nichols, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Nichols 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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