Richard W. Nicholas, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
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 healingUAMS Research Profile
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Conditions Treated
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Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed
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Dr. Nicholas' Areas of Expertise
Orthopaedics
We are recognized nationally and internationally for our expertise in orthopedics. That includes prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pain and injuries.
Cancer Care
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
Bone Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer. It starts in bone cells that make new bone tissue.
Locations Where Dr. Nicholas Practices
Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
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