Dr. Frederic Nicola, MD
Dr. Frederic Nicola, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Marina del Rey, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence Saint John's Health Center and West Hills Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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13160 Mindanao Way Ste 300 Marina del Rey, CA 90292Make an Appointment
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| 3 Star | 3% | 3% |
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| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Nicola to family and friends is 4.5135136 out of 5
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care philosophy
cartilage restorationa athletic and arthritic disordersOrthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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John's Hopkins University
Fellowship Hospital, 1984Ucla Center Health Scis
Internship Hospital, 1978Rush Medical College
Medical School, 1977U.c.l.a.
Undergraduate School, 1973
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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