Dr. Jean Nickels is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology with an additional appointment as an Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Nickels is a graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her rehabilitation residency at the University of Rochester. She is a board certified physiatrist. Dr. Nickels provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care to patients with new functional impairments such as stroke, amputation, spinal cord injury or Multiple Sclerosis. She provides consultative services to nursing home clients. Dr. Nickels' approach is based on an interdisciplinary approach to patient and family centered care. She coordinates medical, therapy and social services and equipment needs for individuals with disabilities. She provides evidenced based education to medical students, Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation resident physicians, therapists and community-based stroke support groups.

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Rochester School of Medicine. 1990 - 1993

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine. 1989 - 1990

Education

MD | Medical College of Wisconsin. 1989

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

5.0

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

5.0

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr. Nickels spends a lot of time with me. She knows my history and my situation well. It is clear that she investigates my medical updates before my appointment as well. I feel comfortable to bring up any topics with her and know that she Is open to exploring options to help me. Her care has made a positive difference in my day to day life.

Feb 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nickels is always patient and takes the time to review all health matters.

Nov 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Nickels is a very caring professional. She took the time with me to discuss my concerns. She did not try to rush through the call.

Jul 10, 2024

5.0

Provider even tried to help me with a problem with my new wheelchair

May 15, 2024

4.9

Dr. Nickels is the best dr. I have had, her physical therapy has helped me more than any other dr. has.

May 03, 2024

5.0

She is the best there is.

Jan 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nickels is an exceptional doctor - If only HALF of the doctors were like her, this would improve health care dramatically.However, my experience with other doctors and the experiences of everyone I know says that doctors like her are quite rare Indeed.

Aug 21, 2023

5.0

Very attentive to my specific descriptions of pain to my wrist.

Dec 17, 2022

5.0

Her examination & recommendation was VERY thorough.

Jul 29, 2022

5.0

A++

Jun 02, 2022