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Dr. Joseph Nichols, MD

Family Medicine*
5.0 (85)
Map Pin Small Takoma Park, MD
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Nichols, MD

Dr. Joseph Nichols, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Takoma Park, MD. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and Medstar Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nichols, completed a residency at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nichols an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nichols works at NSLIJ Imaging at Great Neck in Takoma Park, MD. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Nichols' Office Locations

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    Canopy Family Care
    7000 Carroll Ave Ste 200A, Takoma Park, MD 20912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 578-2388
    Monday
    11:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    11:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    11:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    11:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    • 13 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1053602755
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • AAFP Primary Care Innovation Fellowship
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    • Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
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    • Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
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    • Baylor College of Medicine
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    • University of Texas - Pan American
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    • Family Practice
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    Dr. Joseph Nichols, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nichols is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Nichols works at NSLIJ Imaging at Great Neck in Takoma Park, MD. View the full address on Dr. Nichols’s profile.

    85 patients have reviewed Dr. Nichols. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nichols.

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