Brian Thomas Nickel MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
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4602 Eastpark BlvdMadison, WI 53718
Phone+1 608-263-7540
Fax+1 608-263-9830
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Summary
- Dr. Brian Nickel is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Madison, WI, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Duke University Hospital and a fellowship in adult reconstructive orthopaedics at Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center. Holding a BA from Johns Hopkins University and a medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, he serves as an Associate Professor at University Hospital. He has experience in hip and knee reconstruction, and hip surgery, with publications in notable journals such as The Journal of Arthroplasty and Osteoporosis International. His research has been cited multiple times, demonstrating his active contribution to the field of orthopaedic surgery.
Education & Training
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2017 - 2018
Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2017
Medical College of WisconsinClass of 2012
Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, 2003 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2018 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2017 - 2019
NC State Medical License 2012 - 2017
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Reverse Dorr: Preoperative radiographic evaluation of bone quality correlates to bone mineral density in total knee arthroplasty.Timothy Carlson, Aaron Beck, James Kohler, Samuel Mosiman, Brian Nickel
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2025-12-01 - Delamination and Oxidation in Compression-Molded Polyethylene.Brian T Nickel, Lydia Weitzler, Elexis B Padgett, Madeline Lang, Geoffrey H Westrich
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2025-04-24 - 1 citationsMode of Fixation and Survivorship in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty in the American Joint Replacement Registry.David P Martin 2nd, David M Rossi, Brett R Bukowski, Olivia N Sterling, Kyle J Mullen
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024-08-01
Press Mentions
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:July 19th, 2016
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