Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD
Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD is a rheumatologist in Alexandria, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nicholson has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Boston University in 1981. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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101 S Whiting St Ste 105 Alexandria, VA 22304Dr. Nicholson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Nicholson specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Nicholson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nicholson
| 5 star | 60% | 60% |
| 4 star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 star | 13% | 13% |
| 2 star | 7% | 7% |
| 1 star | 13% | 13% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Nicholson?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Nicholson to family and friends is 3.9333334 out of 5
About Me
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At Northern Virginia Arthritis we offer personalized care for individuals with rheumatic diseases. We are dedicated to diagnosing and treating arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases and a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. We are fortunate...read morebiography
Dr. Nicholson was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and earned her BA with high distinction from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania in 1976. She graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine in 1981, and completed her Internal Medicine...read moreRheumatology
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George Wash University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1986George Wash University School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1984George Wash University School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1982Boston University
Medical School, 1981
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- Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Fri: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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