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Dr. Nicholas Gates, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*
4.6 (43)
Map Pin Small Highland Heights, KY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nicholas Gates, MD

Dr. Nicholas Gates, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Highland Heights, KY. They specialize in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital, Christ Hospital and St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital. Dr. Gates, completed a residency at Mount Carmel Health. Patients rated Dr. Gates an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Gates works at OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Highland Heights, KY with other offices in Florence, KY and Edgewood, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Ankle Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst 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. Gates' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nku
    2626 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 301-2663
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Florence
    8726 Old Us Highway 42, Florence, KY 41042 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 301-2663
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Orthopaedic Surgery Center
    3025 Dixie Hwy, Edgewood, KY 41017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 578-7222

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital
  • Christ Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Ankle Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain

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.
Ankle Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bunion
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Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Hammer Toe
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Arthroscopy
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Misalignment
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Bone Disorders
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Heel Spur
Knee Fracture
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Work-Related Injuries
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tendon Surgery
Achilles Tenotomy
Ankle Arthrodesis
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle Replacement
Ankle Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Foot Surgery
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Meniscus Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • First Health
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
    • Medicare
    • National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
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    • Worker's Compensation

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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1164424313
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mount Carmel Health
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Xavier University, Cincinnati
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Gates has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    43 patients have reviewed Dr. Gates. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gates.

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