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Dr. O Brant Nikolaus, MD

Dr. O Brant Nikolaus, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. O Brant Nikolaus, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mayo Clinic in 2012. He is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (62 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
1160 E 3900 S Ste 5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

Locations

Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic

Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic1160 E 3900 S Ste 5000 Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nikolaus is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Nikolaus' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nikolaus

4.9
62 ratings, 54 with a written review
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Dr. Nikolaus and his team did a total knee on me, it has only been two months, and I am back to walking, fishing, swimming and making plans to go camping. Dr. Nikolaus took his time to explain what was going to happen and he answered all of my questions. His team followed up with phone call to see how I was doing. To get an appointment was easy, had little wait time getting in to see him. Dr. Nikolaus has done a great job, and I am I am happy with my recovery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 03, 2025
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Excellent care
Dr Nickolas is an excellent doctor. He is kind, caring, and compassionate. Patients are treated with utmost respect and dignity. His nurse alisse is incredible as well.
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 16, 2025
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Hip Replacement
Dr Nikolaus and his team genuinely care about their patients health and well-being. The communication within the office and patients was outstanding. I had a hip replacement over a year ago and my quality of life is now fantastic! Thank you for all the good care!
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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Carol McElwain – Oct 18, 2024
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Great Result on Hip Replacement
Dr. Nikolaus and his PA’s did an outstanding job on my hip replacement about 6 weeks ago.I am in no pain and have full function in my hip. Besides being an excellent surgeon he is very personable and explained exactly what he was going to do every step of the way. I would recommend him to anyone needing hip surgery.
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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Sandy Comish – Aug 05, 2024
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Very good outcome of hip replacement.
His presentation was extremly good, He appeared to have a great expertise on hip replacement. It also helped that he had spent time at the Mayo Clinic. My recovery from the operation was very speedy
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Don Thorne – Apr 06, 2024
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Dr. Nikolaus performed a total knee on me a little over a year ago and did a fantastic job. My recovery when smoothly and I continue to be happy with it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Susan Butler – Feb 20, 2024
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I am 89 years old and Dr Nikolaus replaced my knee last June. He did such a wonderful job. Next month he is replacing my other knee. I am so happy to have found a caring doctor who is willing to help someone get the care I need even though I am older. I would highly recomment Dr Nikolaus.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Kathleen McGuire – Feb 21, 2023
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Very Polite Very Professiona
Dr Nikolus staff xrayed my knees and he gave me his Evaluation. Dr Nikolus was very polite and very professional. He takes the time to explain well and answer all your questions. His staff is all very nice and very professional as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Ray_Ardelle – Jun 06, 2022
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Dr. Nikolas has done a total knee replacement, and a total hip replacement for me. He is a wonderful Doctor who is knowledgeable, with a great bedside manner!! 10/10 would recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Leah Kenison – Oct 29, 2021
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Dr Nikolaus and his team are simply amazing!! Wonderful bedside manner and absolute perfection in his surgical technique. I had him do both my hip replacements in the last two years and couldn’t be any happier with my results. He was able to offer the bikini incision to me which made such a difference as I am relatively young and like the fact that I can wear a bathing suit without seeing unsightly scars. I would highly recommend Dr Nikolaus to anyone that is having joint pain. He doesn’t jump to go the surgical route but when the time comes, he’s the guy you want doing your joint replacement surgery! Trust me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Charla – Sep 09, 2021
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He takes time for each patient. He is genuine, smart, and down to earth. I also see how much his staff loves working for him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jul 15, 2021
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Dr. Nikolaus and team were a joy to work with! From my initial consultation, through the replacement of both total knees, I couldn't have asked for a better group! Because of his expert work, I was able to have the second knee replaced within 2 months of the first. It was a bit harder, but it has been 6 weeks, and both knees are working wonderfully! I never thought I would be able to walk as well as I am now, and look forward to moving on to running! Thanks Doc, you are the best!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Stephanie Martin – Mar 25, 2021
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On a scale of 1-10 Dr. Nikolaus is an 11! Ditto for staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Betsy Tubbs – May 06, 2020
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You will be glad you chose him, l have had both knees and a hip replacement and he did the last hip best an fastest recovery of all
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Gerald k north – Feb 08, 2020
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Love the man great experience with him for both knees.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 2020
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I would highly recommend him to anyone. This is the second knee that he has done replacement surgery on in the last 4 months. The results have been great. He is caring and a great listener when you have questions or concerns. He answers your questions and explains in detail what is happening during the healing process.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2020
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Explains everything so well! Good bedside manner! He put my mind at ease.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Carol Dellinger – Feb 03, 2020
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Doc been great, he’s very personable and he and his staff seem to really care
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Tom Costello – Jan 27, 2020
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My hip replacement with Dr Nikolaus has been great from first visit, surgery, and 6 week post op.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Michael Olson – Jan 02, 2020
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Excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Sue Izant – Dec 02, 2019
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This physician is accepting telehealth visits. O. Brant Nikolaus is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Nikolaus completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah before...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic

    Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic

    Medical School, 2012
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mark's Hospital

    1200 E 3900 S
    Salt Lake City, UT 84124
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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