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Robert B. Nickerson, MD

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4.9 out of 5
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About

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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    Meet Dr. Nickerson, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist at UK HealthCare

Training & Education

Degree

Medical College of Georgia, School of Medicine, Augusta

Residency

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5
21 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    August 15th 2025
    Both his providing his medical treatment and his personal style of communication were excellent

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    August 4th 2025
    It may sound strange, but this was a genuinely pleasant medical experience - Dr. Nickerson is one of the kindest and most personable doctors I've met. I trusted him completely and truly enjoyed talking with him while he did the tests I came in for. What a wonderful doctor.

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    July 10th 2025
    Dr. Nickerson is a excellent Dr. I recommend him and his staff constantly.

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    July 10th 2025
    Excellent care and concern

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    May 12th 2025
    Resident was very knowledgeable and very pleasant

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      May 8th 2025
      Very good experience.

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      May 2nd 2025
      Care provider was very knowledgeable about every step of procedure. Had a wonderful bedside manner and made this test very easy.

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      April 1st 2025
      Very good. I would recommend Dr. Nickerson to anyone I could. My wife and I have been doctoring with him since 1999! He is the best and very concerned about our health issues.

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      March 31st 2025
      My procedure wasn't comfortable by I wasn't afraid because Dr. Nickerson did such a great job explaining everything so I knew what to expect.

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      March 20th 2025
      Excellent

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      March 13th 2025
      Good

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      March 7th 2025
      Dr. Nickerson explained every part of the procedure, what should happen and the results he saw as well as treatment. Really very thorough and compassionate.

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      February 14th 2025
      Dr Nickerson and learning provider were fantastic!

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      February 13th 2025
      Love Dr. Nickerson he's the best.

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      January 28th 2025
      Dr Nickerson and his assistant thoroughly explained all procedures and was very careful to make me comfortable.

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      January 28th 2025
      Dr. Nickerson is a phenomenal physician who goes out of his way to look at the entire picture, not just one condition.

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      January 21st 2025
      Very good MD's Dr. Nickerson, Dr. Keys, I'd recommend them to anyone love the new space at Cardinal Hill hospital.

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      January 2nd 2025
      He was super!

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      December 12th 2024
      I have recommended Dr Nickerson to several people.

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      December 6th 2024
      OUTSTANDING

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      December 3rd 2024
      UK Dr. Nickerson and nurses along with office staff are top=notch with their kindness and concerns of their patients.