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Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD

Rheumatology*
3.9 (15)
Map Pin Small Alexandria, VA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD

Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Alexandria, VA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Boston University and is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. Dr. Nicholson, completed a residency at George Wash University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Nicholson an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Nicholson works at Practice in Alexandria, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Arthritis and Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Nicholson's Office Locations

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    Drs. Schwartz and Nicholson Plc.
    101 S Whiting St Ste 105, Alexandria, VA 22304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 751-8804
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    10:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

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Joint Pain
Arthritis
Limb Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Gout
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Lupus
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Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Fibromyalgia
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    3.9
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    About Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1033298138
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • George Wash University School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • George Wash University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • George Wash University School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Boston University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Dorothy 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 Joint Pain, Arthritis and Limb Pain, 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.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Nicholson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. 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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