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Dr. Ryan Nixon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Ryan Nixon, MD

Dr. Ryan Nixon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Tucson, AZ. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita. Dr. Nixon, completed a residency at Hofstra School of Medicine/Northwell Health System. Patients rated Dr. Nixon an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nixon works at Practice in Tucson, AZ with other offices in Sahuarita, AZ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 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. Nixon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Urgent Care Associates
    1622 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 323-5925
  2. 2
    Northwest Bone & Joint At Houghton
    2300 S Houghton Rd Ste 140, Tucson, AZ 85748 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 618-5500
  3. 3
    Northwest Cardiology and Specialty Care
    16260 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd Ste 220, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 352-1072
  4. 4
    Northwest Medical Center Houghton
    2200 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85748 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 543-6100

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  • Northwest Medical Center
  • Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Reconstruction
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    • English
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    • 1356736441
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
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    Residency
    • Hofstra School of Medicine/Northwell Health System
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    Medical Education
    • Indiana University School of Medicine
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    • Indiana University
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    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Ryan Nixon, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nixon is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nixon accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Nixon. 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. Nixon.

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