Claude E. Nichols, MD

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Chair, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Surgeon
Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Phone

802-847-2663

Fax

802-847-7470

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Gender

Male

Locations

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center - Sports Medicine Program (primary location)

Accepting new patients

192 Tilley Drive

South Burlington, Vermont 05403

Phone

802-847-2663

Fax

802-847-7470

Map Directions

Insurances

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Biographical Information

Dr. Nichols is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. Practice expertise in operative management of knee, shoulder and traumatic ski injuries.

Videos

Clinical Interests

Hip and Knee Care
Sports Medicine

Education

Fellowship: University of Pa Medical Ctr - Sports Medicine
Residency: University of Pa Medical Ctr - Orthopedic Surgery
Internship: Pennsylvannia Hospital - Surgery
Medical School: Temple University School of Me - Medical Doctor
Other Education: Brown University Program - Chemistry

Board Certifications

Member Board: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Language

English: Primary Language

Asthma		Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer		Women and Heart Disease
Colonoscopy		Mammogram
Diabetes		Nasal Polyps and Tumors
Echocardiogram		Osteoarthritis
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)		PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease)
Heart Failure		Robotic Assisted Surgery
Knee Replacement		Stroke

Fax:		802-847-2001
Email:		ReferralCenter@uvmhealth.org
Phone:		888-362-3242