As a thoracic surgeon in Missouri, Dr. Christopher Nicholas is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas is accepting new patients at this office.
(417) 820-9367
1100 N Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775-2029
Yes, Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas is accepting new patients at this office.
915 13th Ave N, Clinton, IA 52732-5067
Dr. Christopher Nicholas graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1995.
Dr. Nicholas has two offices in Missouri and Iowa where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery and General Surgery.
Dr. Nicholas works with one hundred and seventeen doctors including Dr. Lynn Carlton and Dr. John Oshea.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Nicholas may see patients in Iowa for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Dr. Christopher Nicholas is a cardiac surgeon dedicated to the surgical treatment of cardiovascular and heart ailments. These may include rheumatic, ischemic, endocarditis, atherosclerosis, and valvular, or congenital heart disease. Dr. Nicholas may conduct procedures such as heart transplant surgery, coronary artery bypass, surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, or heart valve repair.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Nicholas may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
As a general surgeon in Iowa, Dr. Nicholas performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Nicholas may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Nicholas, but only those who participate in Medicare.