Christopher James Nickel, MD
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Otolaryngology

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
USF Health Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
13330 USF Laurel Drive,
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8012Fax
813-821-9702
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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
Weill Cornell Medical College
Undergraduate, Biology, 2009
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
Certifications
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
278 ratings,
46 reviews
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!!
1/28/2026
Everything was superb
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.
11/6/2025
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
9/17/2025
I alread did
9/10/2025
Dr. Nickel is an excellent physician. I entrust him with his assessments.
8/29/2025
I was impressed that Dr. Nickel was a good listener. My case is somewhat complicated and he took it step by step with me explaining each part. I have a granddaughter getting married on November 1st and I was concerned that I would have to miss the wedding. Dr. Nickel said I would be able to go as he discussed my case with his colleagues. He also mentioned that my two doctors followed the correct procedures and tests for him to proceed and I thought that was generous and classy.I was able to leave his office with a smile even though I will probably be facing surgery.
8/28/2025
Good doctor and nurse
8/21/2025
Dr. Nickel is my best and most favorite doctor. I know he is very busy, but he always takes the time to make sure all of my questions and concerns are addressed.
8/21/2025
All positive
8/15/2025
Dr Nickel is awesome.
8/15/2025
I feel so fortunate to have Dr. Christopher Nichols and Dr. Mifsud as the surgeons who did my surgery. Follow ups have been great. I would recommend both to anyone who had ENT issues!
8/13/2025
Never a word of encouragement
8/7/2025
Good
8/7/2025
Dr Nickel was great with all
8/6/2025
Dr Nickels is terrific.
8/5/2025
Dr Nickel is kind, explains things clearly and is straight forward. I appreciate his honesty and he never makes us feel rushed.
7/31/2025
Dr Nickel is one of the best Dr's I have ever had. He is very thorough and he takes his time, as well as being very kind and thoughtful.
7/8/2025
We could not ask for anything better
6/19/2025
He seemed like an excellent Dr.
6/12/2025
Very helpful to my questions
6/12/2025
Dr Nickle recommended a different procedure than a previous surgeon and explained the rationale behind the recommendation. It was good to have options.
6/10/2025
Dr Nickel is great!
6/5/2025
Dr Christopher Nickel is fantastic.
6/5/2025
Needed more information on the proposed surgery and I received it.
5/28/2025
Dr. Nickel is clear, concise and honest in his evaluation.
5/4/2025
Doctor made us feel at ease. Showed interest in past tests from Florida medical to evaluate and see for his self.
5/1/2025
Thorough and caring doctor
4/28/2025
Dr. Nickel ALWAYS takes as much time as needed to address my concerns.
4/26/2025
Dr.Nickle is great! Very happy to have him.
4/25/2025
Great care and concern. Good communication
4/23/2025
I hope I never have to recommend anyone to this office.
4/16/2025
LOVE DR NICKEL!
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!!
1/28/2026
Everything was superb
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.
11/6/2025
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
9/17/2025
I alread did
9/10/2025
Dr. Nickel is an excellent physician. I entrust him with his assessments.
8/29/2025
I was impressed that Dr. Nickel was a good listener. My case is somewhat complicated and he took it step by step with me explaining each part. I have a granddaughter getting married on November 1st and I was concerned that I would have to miss the wedding. Dr. Nickel said I would be able to go as he discussed my case with his colleagues. He also mentioned that my two doctors followed the correct procedures and tests for him to proceed and I thought that was generous and classy.I was able to leave his office with a smile even though I will probably be facing surgery.
8/28/2025
Good doctor and nurse
8/21/2025
Dr. Nickel is my best and most favorite doctor. I know he is very busy, but he always takes the time to make sure all of my questions and concerns are addressed.
8/21/2025
All positive
8/15/2025
Dr Nickel is awesome.
8/15/2025
I feel so fortunate to have Dr. Christopher Nichols and Dr. Mifsud as the surgeons who did my surgery. Follow ups have been great. I would recommend both to anyone who had ENT issues!
8/13/2025
Never a word of encouragement
8/7/2025
Good
8/7/2025
Dr Nickel was great with all
8/6/2025
Dr Nickels is terrific.
8/5/2025
Dr Nickel is kind, explains things clearly and is straight forward. I appreciate his honesty and he never makes us feel rushed.
7/31/2025
Dr Nickel is one of the best Dr's I have ever had. He is very thorough and he takes his time, as well as being very kind and thoughtful.
7/8/2025
We could not ask for anything better
6/19/2025
He seemed like an excellent Dr.
6/12/2025
Very helpful to my questions
6/12/2025
Dr Nickle recommended a different procedure than a previous surgeon and explained the rationale behind the recommendation. It was good to have options.
6/10/2025
Dr Nickel is great!
6/5/2025
Dr Christopher Nickel is fantastic.
6/5/2025
Needed more information on the proposed surgery and I received it.
5/28/2025
Dr. Nickel is clear, concise and honest in his evaluation.
5/4/2025
Doctor made us feel at ease. Showed interest in past tests from Florida medical to evaluate and see for his self.
5/1/2025
Thorough and caring doctor
4/28/2025
Dr. Nickel ALWAYS takes as much time as needed to address my concerns.
4/26/2025
Dr.Nickle is great! Very happy to have him.
4/25/2025
Great care and concern. Good communication
4/23/2025
I hope I never have to recommend anyone to this office.
4/16/2025
LOVE DR NICKEL!
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
Empath Health (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
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
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
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USF Health Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
13330 USF Laurel DriveTampa, FL 33612


