Lucas E. Nikkel, MD

Dr Nikkel was excellent - he answered every question and I feel very confident in the high quality of care he provides.

Very capable and likeable.

Dr Nikkel knows knees, including mine. A real pro.

This visit was a 4-month follow-up to hip replacement surgery, which has been a complete success. Based on my experience, I would rate Dr. Nikkel as a very competent and skilled orthopedic surgeon. The man knows his business.

Friendly and attentive

Explained my condition in understandable terms. Let me know the available treatment options. Answered all my questions in an unhurried manner. A very knowledgeable and pleasant physician.

Dr Nikkel is a kind and caring person. He is willing to take time to answer all questions.

Visit was informative, not stressful, and walked out feeling good about next steps.

He always makes me feel comfortable.

Dr. Nikkel explained my plan of care for the next weeks and possible future options in terms I understood. He was courteous, informative and efficient. Since I wear bilateral hearing aids, he made sure I understood information given and answered my questions.

Dr. Nikkel is a famtastic physician and surgeon.

Very courageous

I really liked Dr. Nikkel's conservative approach to fixing my problem.

Dr. Nikkel is great! When I met him for the first time in [month,year] about my knee, he was very thorough in the exam, explained everything and answered all of mine and my daughter's questions. He did a partial knee replacement a few months later and I've never had a problemit was life changing

Dr Nikkel is the best of the best

Excellent experience - highly knowledgeable, friendly, caring, easy to understand and Dr. Nikkel knew my story

Excellent provider!

DR Nikkel is an Excellent DR

The provider has been very attentive to a concernI had after surgery and saw me before the scheduled visit one month after. The provider reassured me that the healing process was progressing normally and my concern was addressed effectively.

Explained clearly my health issues and the way to treat

Professional, knowledgeable and personable

Dr. Nikkel was very thorough in explaining the process of treatment to me

Very helpful in getting me to understand my condition. Quite sensitive to my current and future needs.

Dr Lucas Nikkel is very good! I would recommend him for anyone that needs a knee or hip replacement

Dr. Nikkel is one of the most compassionate doctors I have encountered. He hears me, listens to me and takes great care in explaining my health and options. I felt safe and respected.

Was very personable, took time to listen and answer questions and I did not feel rushed as is usually the case with other providers

Genuinely great guy! He listens, gives good advice and shows genuine concern! Great asset to your practice!

Dr. Nikkel is the best!

Dr Nikkel is awesome. He cares about people and it shows in his work. His attention to your situation remarkable. He put patients at ease with his calm, even tone demeanor.

Super

Excellent in every category!

Dr nikkel is a very good dr

Excellent

I could not have asked for a better appointment with Dr Nikkel. He knew exactly what the problem was and how best to address the problems.

He cares for people and their welfare.

One of my favorite doctors ! ! ! ! ! !

Excellent

This was an excellent follow up visit after knee surgery

Outstanding and caring provider. He explains in detail instructions. He is very supportive .

Everyone was very professional and courteous

Dr Nikkel effectively diagnosed an issue I was still having 21/2 years post op. He readily agreed to consult on my case.

Dr Nikkel replaced my right hip, so now it's time for the left. I know the drill, but Dr Nikkel was excellent in reviewing everything and making me feel at ease.

Dr. Nikkel is a good listener and answers all questions. Always on time (or earlier) and willing to spend time with me.

First time seeing this doctor. He was very personable and professional. If I needed to I would definitely return

Dr Nickel diagnosed hip pain management that completely relieved sever pain I had for 6 months. He is a fantastic doctor.

Dr. Nikkel is extraordinarily responsive and helpful. Even by Hopkins high standards, he has been available to answer my questions and provide help literally day and night.

I was a little late for the appointment but every effort was made to make me feel welcome

Excellent provider, explains medical terms that you can understand. The best surgeon( dr) that I have ever had.

I was referred to Dr. Nikkel by another patient of his and have found him to be knowledgeable, friendly and competent

Excellent surgeon, I have recommended him to two other people.

Knowledgeable on alternative approaches and treatments for my specific care

Dr. Nikkel listened to my concerns and provided immediate treatment and ongoing care options.

My interaction with Dr. Nikkel was very positive. He carefully examined my leg, explained his diagnosis and suggested I use an over the counter drug to see if it will make a difference. He also wrote me a script for physical therapy. I was very impressed with everything about this practice..

He listens, is thoughtful, and a great communicator

Explained my condition in a clear and concise manner

Dr. Lucas Nikkei is the best!

Dr. Nikkel is an excellent doctor and surgeon. He has been very attentive to my questions and concerns; he explains things clearly and he does not rush or pressure me, that is he is most patient and a good listener. I think he is an excellent surgeon because my knee replacement is healing very nicely and probably ahead of expectations. Dr. Nikkel explained everything to me about the surgery ahead of time, visited me the day after the surgery..he is polite, patient and caring. I'm am so happy that I chose him to be my surgeon!!

I have a very good provider

Dr. Nikkel showed me the X-rays and discussed the implications. As the fracture does not seem to be healing properly, he referred me to Dr. Shafik, a Traumatologist for follow-up analysis

BEST!!

He was thorough and spent time looking at my x rays and MRIs and explained what he saw to me

Very please with the exam and suggested follow up procedure that was required.

Very knowledgeable, professional, an d personable

Very patient in explaining the procedure. Answered all questions. Never "talked down.

Dr Nikkel is an excellent surgeon! He is extremely professional and listens to my concerns and addresses them immediately. I have sent six friends to him so far for knee or hip replacement.

I was referred to Dr. Nikkel for a second opinion on a knee problem by my orthopedist. I was impressed with Dr. Nikkel's thoroughness, knowledge, and knee problem options.

He is an excellent communicator and provided me with treatment options

Excellent

First visit dr Nikkel is a good listener and very patient. Allow my son to listen in on visit, also to ask questions

First time meeting, plan long time relationship!

Excellent visit

Informative/understanding/caring

First visit to Dr. Nikkelvery impressed.

Excellent

Caring professional individual. Fully trust his advise.

Excellent care and appreciate time spent with me

Dr Nikkel is a superb example of what every JHHS physician should be. Caring, professional, and kind. The best.

Very knowledgeable and well informed. Friendly as well

Absolute excellent physician! Professional, easy to talk with and understand my diagnosis. Showed complete concern about my diagnosis with extraordinary explanations. Dr. Nikkel is a referral from a close friend and who is a patient with Dr. Nikkel.

Dr. Was excellent & I will refer to him again

I always feel relaxed he is quite knowledgeable and relatable.

Excellent

My provider assessed the area where the Incision was. My provider answered all my questions and assured me that as time moved on It will get better My provider Ini-insured me that he was there for and my care.

Excellent Dr, very knowledgeable, respect and informs patients consistently along the way, throughout procedure,

This is the most caring surgeon I have come across.

I'm very pleased with everyone here.

I always have a feeling of satisfaction whenever I go there for help.

Very competent physician.

The services were great.

Excellent, friendly, informative and interactive appointment.

Very nice

Very pleased with this doctor.

It was my first visit with Dr. Nikkel, during which he grew my confidence ahead of scheduling a hip replacement, while showing great respect and patience in explaining the surgery and answering my questions.

Dr. Nikkel was took time to explain my condition and answered all questions we had in a way that was easy to understand. Also, took care to ease my pain when giving my injection.

Dr. Nikkels was knowledgeable and detailed about every part of my procedure. He informed me what would happen from beginning to end. I have another procedure coming in a few months and have no worries at all.

Over the years, Dr. Nickell has provided me with exceptional care and advice. I'm

My provider was great

He listens carefully, allows me to ask all the questions I want, and then explains everything carefully and in language I can understand. I feel he is genuinely interested in my care. I appreciate his recommendations. He has a very pleasant manner.

Dr. Nikkel listened to my concerns and genuinely seemed to care about helping me.

The best ortho that I have ever had.

Very satisfied

Most excellent

Dr Nikkels always provides the best of care and concern.

Dr Nikkel an unusually compassionate, caring and competent physician

Dr. Nikkel was kind, caring and compassionate. He made me feel comfortable as he discussed my condition and concerns. He made recommendations in a thoughtful and sensible way.

Excelente

Dr Nikkel is very compassionate and genuinely cares about the welfare of his patients.

Very good

Very friendly and professional.

Dr. NIkkel answered my questions and thoroughly explained the probelm, reason for surgery, and showed X-ray pictures that indicated the procedure performed.He also noted I should start going to out patient therapy.

Dr. Nikkei is an excellent doctor cuz he's genuinely interested in helping me

I really thought Dr Nikkel was great. He listened, explained, didn't talk down or up, suggested good things.

First visit with Dr. Nickel. Will go back for future care.

Best visit ever!

Dr. Nikkel is among one of my favorite doctor's because of his kindness and concern about my health. He made me feel at ease and comfort having my knee replacement. I was in no way concerned about my surgery because I knew he was competent at his job by the way he explained my surgery and what to expect. He was friendly, kind, and compassionate. Thank you Dr. Nikkel and as Fred Flintstone says, "you're one of the good ones". LOL!!!

Fantastic provider!!

Very good

THE BEST! Dr Nikkel literally saved my life.

Knowledgeable and personable. Extremely helpful.

This visit felt more rushed than the past, but we both agreed a different orthopedist might me a better trained to deal with present problem.

The best. Thank-you!

Dr Nikkel is great, easy to work with

Knows his area well; explains truths in a way that I can understand as a layman; listens well; has a very congenial manner

Have already revommended Dr. Nikkel to others.

Excellent doctor - Dr Nikkel - respectful, approachable, kind, competent.

Very professional, took the time to explain in detail.

Dr Nikkle was very nice He explained about my hip in terms I I understood and heard what he was telling me about my hip

Very good surgeon