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Richard W. Nicholas, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Arkansas Children’s
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.6 out of 5
124 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
8 comments
Richard W. Nicholas, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Nicholas

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the main Arkansas Children's Hospital appointment line at (501) 364-4000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart.

About Dr. Nicholas

Clinical Biography

Richard Nicholas, M.D., is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and currently serves as the Director of the Center for Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

A 1977 graduate of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, Dr. Nicholas received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1981. An internship in general surgery at the University of California at San Francisco was followed by a residency in orthopaedics.

After a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at the University of Chicago, Dr. Nicholas joined the Orthopaedics staff at UAMS in 1989 to lead the Section of Musculoskeletal Oncology. From 1997 until January 2003, he served as the Director of Education at the Cancer Institute. He subsequently served as chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic surgery from 2005 until November 2013.

Dr. Nicholas is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association, the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, the Orthopaedic Research Society, the Children’s Oncology Group, the International Society of Limb Salvage and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Nicholas' Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Orthopaedic Surgery
Professor

Education

Fellowship
University of Chicago Hospitals
Residency
University of California, San Francisco
Internship
University of California, San Francisco
Medical School
Medical College of Virginia

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Nicholas' Research

Research Interests

Allograft replacement and bone healing

UAMS Research Profile

Each UAMS faculty member has a research profile page that includes biographical and contact information, a list of their most recent grant activity and a list of their PubMed publications.

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Conditions Treated

UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
  • Bone Cancer
  • Sarcoma

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Limb Salvage

Dr. Nicholas' Areas of Expertise

Orthopedic surgeon working on female patient

Orthopaedics

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Image of male doctor giving intravenous drip chemotherapy treatment to a female cancer patient.

Cancer Care

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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CT Scan Knee joint

Bone Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer. It starts in bone cells that make new bone tissue.

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Locations Where Dr. Nicholas Practices

Providers with Patient

Arkansas Children’s , Primary Location

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
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Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute building

Orthopedic Oncology Clinic

4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Seventh Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
(501) 296-1200
New Patients
(501) 686-8211
Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Explained Things Clearly
0.0 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.7 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.3 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.4 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.7 out of 5
Recommend Provider
4.8 out of 5

Overall: 4.6 out of 5

(124 Ratings, 8 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Nicholas has the best bedside manner and is a great Dr.

Date

Oct 11, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

Prepared. Thorough. Timely. Experienced

Date

Oct 11, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Nicholas is very personable

Date

Aug 9, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

I trust Dr Nicholas and always seek his opinions, advice and recommended actions regarding follow up care for the wider excision of myxofibrosarcoma from my right lower leg.

Date

Jul 12, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Nicholas was very understanding and had the best bed side manner.

Date

Jul 5, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

Took care of my issues very nicely.. Wish I would have gone much earlier.

Date

May 24, 2019
More Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Nicholas

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the main Arkansas Children's Hospital appointment line at (501) 364-4000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart.

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