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Dr. George Nicola, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.1 (76)
Map Pin Small Caldwell, ID
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. George Nicola, MD

Dr. George Nicola, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Caldwell, ID. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rush University and is affiliated with West Valley Medical Center. Dr. Nicola, completed a residency at University of California, Irvine. Patients rated Dr. Nicola an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Nicola works at West Idaho Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Caldwell in Caldwell, ID with other offices in Fruitland, ID and Meridian, ID. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Knee, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Nicola's Office Locations

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    West Idaho Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Caldwell
    206 E Elm St, Caldwell, ID 83605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (208) 932-8274
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    08:00 - 17:00
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    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    West Idaho Orthopedics - Fruitland
    1210 NW 16th St, Fruitland, ID 83619 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    West Idaho Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Meridian
    3875 E Overland Rd Ste 106, Meridian, ID 83642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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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.
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Baker’s Cyst
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
FAA Flight Physical Class I
FAA Flight Physical Class II
FAA Flight Physical Class III
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Altius Health Plans
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross of Idaho
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CHAMPVA
    • Cigna
    • Dean Health Plan, Inc.
    • Humana
    • Medicaid of Idaho
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Moda Health
    • Premera Blue Cross
    • SelectHealth
    • Self Pay
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Worker's Compensation

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.1
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    About Dr. George Nicola, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1427047117
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of California, Irvine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Rush University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • West Valley Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    76 patients have reviewed Dr. Nicola. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nicola.

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