Christopher James Nickel, MD
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Otolaryngology
4.9 out of 5,
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USF Health Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
13330 Usf Laurel Drive, Floor 3
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8012Fax
813-821-8382
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Specialties
Otolaryngology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Internship, Otolaryngology, 2016
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2021
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2020
University of Louisville
Medical School, 2015
Weill Cornell Medical College
Undergraduate, Biology, 2009
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
American Board of Otolaryngology - -, 2021
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
212 ratings,
29 reviews
8/6/2026
Provider listens and is very receptive and incorporates my thoughts along with his recommendations into the care plan
8/4/2026
Other than waiting a long time, the remainder of the visit was fine
7/1/2026
No problems. I was informed of all my test results And everything was explained to me.
6/26/2026
Excellent
5/28/2026
A+ on staff and doctor as all were great.
5/13/2026
Dr. Nickel is an excellent and well respected physician. I trust him completely.
4/24/2026
Dr Nickel explained what he planned to do, listened, and included me in the decision for treatment.
3/27/2026
All good!
3/27/2026
Dr Nickel is amazing. He has been treating me for metastic melanoma for 5 years. He is on top of any little change and takes care of me immediately. He and the USF team are literally why I am still here. I have full faith in "my" team!
2/26/2026
Would recommend Dr. Nickel to anyone.
2/25/2026
I have had great doctors assisting me in my cancer journey. Dr Nickel is the very best.
2/19/2026
Dr. Nickel is my favorite doctor because he always listens to me, respects my point of view, and helps me understand my problem and treatment. He saved my life twice!!
2/5/2026
He is always great.
1/28/2026
Everything was superb
1/8/2026
Dr. Nickel was very thorough explaining the possibilities with the pluses and minuses.
12/29/2025
Dr. Christopher Nickel and the nurse treated me well.
12/16/2025
Dr Nickel is amazing.
12/16/2025
Full discussion; jointly made decision.
12/16/2025
Dr. Nickel was very thorough and answered all questions.
12/14/2025
Dr Chris Nickel is the best: caring, brilliant, and knowledgeable.
11/29/2025
My provider was the best it was like talking to a professor
11/19/2025
Very happy with Dr. Nickel and the APRN
11/15/2025
Both the PA and doctor were very helpful to me in explaining my condition and possible treatment possibilities.
11/8/2025
I feel very confident in Dr Nickel's knowledge and care.
11/6/2025
Very nice bed manner, very professional and very easy to understand
11/2/2025
Very good job and explained all my doubts
11/2/2025
Dr Nickel was excellent as he was very attentive, professional and explained everything clearly as I was very pleased with services provided. He also apologized for delay in getting there which I understood as was not his fault.
10/31/2025
Good
10/30/2025
Dr Nickel is a professional, thorough doctor
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna Better Health Medicaid & Healthy Kids
Aetna Medicare HMO-POS
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Clear Health Alliance Medicaid (CHA)
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Doctors Healthcare Plans Medicare HMO, D-SNP
Empath LIFE (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Freedom Health Medicare HMO
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
InnovAge (PACE)
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO)
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
School Insurance of Florida
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO and Healthy Kids
Simply Medicare HMO
Solis Medicare HMO
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
Ultimate Health Plans Medicare HMO
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
VA Community Care Network (Optum)
WellCare Medicare HMO
Map & Directions
USF Health Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
13330 Usf Laurel Drive, Floor 3 Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8012Fax
813-821-8382