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Dr. Brian Nickel, MD

Dr. Brian Nickel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Nickel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Madison, WI and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville and University Hospital.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

4602 Eastpark Blvd Madison, WI 53718

Make an Appointment

(608) 263-7540

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nickel is affiliated with University Hospital Madison, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nickel specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Nickel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nickel

2.2

13 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
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1 Star
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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
Helpful
Apr 20, 2025
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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
Helpful
Apr 14, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael – Sep 30, 2024
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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
Helpful
Veronica – Aug 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 02, 2024
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Worst orthopedic MD – Nov 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laura Morris – Jan 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lindsey Boehne – Sep 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 25, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Arnie Skrede – May 21, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brian Nickel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Madison, WI and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville and University Hospital.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

UW Health East Madison Hospital4602 Eastpark Blvd Madison, WI 53718
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Family Med CTR-UW Clinics Research PRK621 Science Dr Madison, WI 53711
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UW Medical Foundation7974 Uw Health Ct Middleton, WI 53562
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Stoughton Hospital

    900 Ridge St
    Stoughton, WI 53589
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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 awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville

    1000 Mineral Point Ave
    Janesville, WI 53548
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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 awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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