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Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD

Hospital Medicine*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD

Dr. Gigi Nickas, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA. They specialize in Hospital Medicine, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nickas an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nickas works at Practice in San Luis Obispo, CA with other offices in Emeryville, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Nickas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    French Hospital Medical Center
    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 439-2998
  2. 2
    Cep America LLC
    2100 Powell St Ste 400, Emeryville, CA 94608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 851-7501
  3. 3
    Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 546-7600

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  • French Hospital Medical Center
  • Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Hospital Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1710907274
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University of California-San Francisco
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Nickas accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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