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Dr. Frederic Nicola, MD
Overview of Dr. Frederic Nicola, MD
Dr. Frederic Nicola, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rush Medical College and is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Cedars - Sinai Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nicola an average 4.5 star rating.
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Dr. Nicola's Office Locations
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Edward Carden MD Inc.13160 Mindanao Way Ste 300, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Directions (310) 821-2222
Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting Hospitals
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Providence Saint John's Health Center
- West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
- Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
- Cedars - Sinai Medical Center
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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Achilles Tendinitis
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
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Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
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Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
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Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
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Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Articular Cartilage Repair
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Surgery
Stem Cell Therapy
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Elbow Bursitis
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
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Foot Conditions
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Foot Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
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Hammer Toe
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Hand Conditions
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Herniated Disc
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Hip Sprain
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Internal Derangement of Knee
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Knee Dislocation
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Knee Disorders
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Knee Fracture
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Knee Sprain
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
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Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
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Limb Pain
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Miner's Knee
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
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Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
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Osteopenia
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Radiculopathy
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Rotator Cuff Tear
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Runner's Knee
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Scoliosis
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Shoulder Dislocation
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Shoulder Disorders
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Spinal Stenosis
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Spine Deformities
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Spine Disorders
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Spondylitis
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Spondylosis
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
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Systemic Chondromalacia
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Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
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ACL Surgery
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Ankle Arthroscopy
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Ankle Surgery
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Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
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Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
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Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
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Articular Cartilage Repair
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Fracture Care
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Hip Dislocation
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Joint Drainage
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Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Knee Arthroscopy
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Knee Cartilage Repair
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Knee Surgery
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Meniscus Surgery
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
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Rotator Cuff Surgery
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
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Shoulder Surgery
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Stem Cell Therapy
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Steroid Injection
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Trigger Point Injection
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Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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About Dr. Frederic Nicola, MD
Specialties*
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Specialties*
Years of Experience
- 47 years of experience
Years of Experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1184736480
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- John's Hopkins University
Fellowship
Internship
- UCLA Center Health Scis
Internship
Medical Education
- Rush Medical College
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- U.C.L.A.
Undergraduate School
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.
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