Dr. Nicholson is one of the best doctors I have ever been to. Over the years I have seen and been treated by many doctors- ranging in specialties from obstetrics to oncology, GP to orthopaedics. Most were good, a few were great, and a couple bordered on malpractice. Dr. Nicholson is right up there with the best.
I broke my wrist a year and a half ago and the first doctor who treated me (head of the department, no less!) was definitely at the lower end of the competency spectrum. Six months post-op I was still in excruciating pain.
A friend referred me to Dr. Nicholson and I am forever grateful!
I tend to get a little tongue-tied around doctors and forget how to self-advocate (I usually bring my mom or sister with me to remember what I need to ask!), but Dr. Nicholson put me right at ease. My first appointment was at the USC hospital in downtown LA. A hike, to be sure and he was a bit behind schedule, but when he saw me he more than made up for the wait. His demeanour was calm and kind, he asked questions about my injury and experience, then actually listened to my answers. Even my mom was impressed.
He ended up doing surgery to fix what the other guy couldn't and even though I'm not 100% -it was such a bad break and the first guy was so bad that it's just not possible- I'm very satisfied with Dr. Nicholson!
I saw him again today for a follow up appointment and still have mad respect for him!
P.S. I now see him at his Beverly Hills office - it's much closer. I had a 9am appointment ad was out of there in an hour. With X-rays! read more