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Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*
4.3 (48)
Map Pin Small Pensacola, FL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD

Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Pensacola, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, has 22 years of experience. They graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, Baptist Hospital and Gulf Breeze Hospital. Dr. Nilssen, completed a residency at McGill University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Nilssen an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Nilssen works at Practice in Pensacola, FL with other offices in Gulf Breeze, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain 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.

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Dr. Nilssen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nilssen Orthopedics PA
    825 E Burgess Rd, Pensacola, FL 32504 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 435-4800
  2. 2
    North Florida Surgeons PA
    4406 N DAVIS HWY, Pensacola, FL 32503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 435-4800
  3. 3
    Office
    1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 210, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 916-8782
  4. 4
    Baptist Physician Group LLC
    1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 200, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 916-3700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
  • Baptist Hospital
  • Gulf Breeze Hospital

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Limb Pain
Ankle Arthroscopy
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Limb Pain
Ankle Arthroscopy
Osteoarthritis of Ankle

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
Ankle Arthroscopy
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Bunion Surgery
Joint Pain
Somatic Nerve Block
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Heel Spur
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Bunionette
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Sprain
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Bunionette Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Joint Drainage
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Plantar Fascia Release
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Removal of Bone Spur
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
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    4.3
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    Based on 48 ratings
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
    (6)
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457579435
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • American Sports Medicine Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • McGill University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Auburn University
    Undergraduate School

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

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

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

    48 patients have reviewed Dr. Nilssen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nilssen.

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