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Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD

Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD is a general surgeon in West Burlington, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1223 S Gear Ave Ste 202 West Burlington, IA 52655

Make an Appointment

(319) 768-4350

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nicholas specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Nicholas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nicholas

4.1
18 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
72%
72%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
17%
17%
1 star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2025
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It's thorough and prompt
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2025
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Colonoscopy, Consultation
Very Professional And Polite !!! Explained Everything, Where I Could Understand !!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bruce Campbell – Mar 26, 2025
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Dr. Nicholas was very informative . He answered all of my questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2025
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Very professional and kind.
Everyone seemed to be very caring and listened to my concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2025
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No education or communication
What I got from my visit - 'I'm not dieing.' The last few years I have gotten a sence from health care is that they don't care for the quality of your life and are only willing to help if you have an issue with the risk of death. Dr Nicholas fell in this category of health providers very easily. I totally knew I had no life threatening issues, living in pain with something that is treatable should not be belittled. No education or knowledge shared on explaining shouldn't be okay. I go to the doctor to learn and treat NOT google!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 10, 2025
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Dr. Nicholas and staff were very kind and efficient. Nice office surroundings.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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Felt dismissed wasn't worried about the actual problem I was having, I see why the newer Good Doctors left. I had a cat scan and ultrasound done both seen fluid, but all he said was it sounds like my diverticulitis, when the scan and ultrasound showed there was no flare up or problem area with that
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 17, 2024
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Dr.Nicholas was my angel.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD is a general surgeon in West Burlington, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington.

  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Great River Medical Center1223 S Gear Ave Ste 202 West Burlington, IA 52655
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Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus1221 S Gear Ave West Burlington, IA 52655
2

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Fort Madison Community Hospital5445 Avenue O Fort Madison, IA 52627
3

Practice

Surgical Specialists-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Fort Madison Campus5409 Avenue O Ste 122 Fort Madison, IA 52627
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington

    1221 S Gear Ave
    West Burlington, IA 52655
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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