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Dr. Katherine Nickerson, MD

Dr. Katherine Nickerson, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Katherine Nickerson, MD is an internist in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nickerson has extensive experience in Vasculitides. She graduated from University of Ca in 1981. She is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Locations

Practice

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion161 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

Dr. Nickerson 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. Nickerson specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Nickerson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nickerson

3.6

16 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
31%
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aimee a??? – Jan 10, 2025
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What went well
  • 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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Audrey F Ziliani – Oct 16, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Valerie – Nov 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Sep 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jan 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Union City, NJ – Jan 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Matt M in Sparta, NJ – Nov 15, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Maryann K in New York, NY – Jun 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nickerson's clinical interests are in general rheumatology, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis and differential diagnosis. She has a background in both basic immunology and clinical rheumatology. She is a member of the Academy of Clinical...read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • Rheumatology

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Columbia P&s

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Beth Israel Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • University Of Ca

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Dr. Nickerson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

      622 W 168th St
      New York, NY 10032
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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