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Don Weber Nicholson, OD

Optometry

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About Don Weber Nicholson, OD

Dr. Nicholson earned his optometry degree from Northeastern State University, College of Optometry in Tahlequah, OK.

He later finished further education at the University of Houston College of Optometry completing the Concentrated Ocular Therapeutics Course and the Glaucoma Specialist Course.

Dr. Nicholson is married and has two children, one a graduate of Texas A&M University and one in the class of 2019. In his free time, he enjoys yardwork, hiking and fishing.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenChildren (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
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INSURANCE PLAN
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - POS
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DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Superior Vision - Superior Vision
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Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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Background

Education
  • Residency: Externship Ocular Disease/Post Op Care, Triad Eye Medical Clinic (1990)
  • Education: Doctor of Optometry, Northeastern State University (1990)
  • Internship: Optometry, Triad Eye Medical Clinic (1991)
Certifications
  • Optometry - American Board of Optometry

Reviews (308) for Don Weber Nicholson, OD

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Mar 9, 2023
Best care
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Mar 9, 2023
Not just professional but empathetic.
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Mar 8, 2023
Very thorough with a great explanation of my eye issues.
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Mar 7, 2023
Dr. Nicholson is very thorough in his examination. He always answers all my questions. He never hurries and I feel I receive a comprehensive examination.
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Mar 4, 2023
Great as always
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Mar 2, 2023
Very good with patients
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Mar 2, 2023
Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable
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Mar 2, 2023
Have used his services for years. Provides frank and informed advice and care about eye health.
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Mar 1, 2023
Always excellent
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Mar 1, 2023
Very knowledgeable Very professional
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Feb 27, 2023
Dr Nicholson is one of the kindest people I've ever met. I always leave his office wanting to be a better person. So patient answering my many questions. Very thorough. In my top three favorite doctors in my lifetime.
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Feb 25, 2023
Very good n nice n patience
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Feb 25, 2023
Everything is fine
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Feb 22, 2023
Caring and punctual provider
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Feb 22, 2023
Very personable and thorough
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Feb 19, 2023
Great doctor. Great staff, good location for me.
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Feb 18, 2023
He's always careful about the health of my eyes and his prescriptions for visual correction are accurate.
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Feb 18, 2023
Nurse was every friendly and professional. Dr.was clear in explain my visit.
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Feb 8, 2023
Great care by Dr and staff
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Feb 8, 2023
Friendly and answers my questions
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Feb 8, 2023
Dr. Nicholson is always attentive, asks questions,and makes sure I'm good.
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Feb 7, 2023
He's a good doctor
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Feb 4, 2023
I am handicapped, and Dr Nicholson was very understanding and made my eye examination comfortable. He answered my questions and concerns.
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Feb 3, 2023
Appointment went very well.
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Feb 2, 2023
Using him for years same gentle attitude
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Feb 2, 2023
Listened to what I had to say
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Jan 29, 2023
Professional, knowledgeable, friendly
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Jan 29, 2023
Dr. Nicholson is a caring, thorough doctor that I have been going to for years. I'm comfortable with him and his staff. In my opinion, he provides excellent advice and prescribes my glasses well.
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Jan 26, 2023
Very professional and caring.
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Jan 26, 2023
My eye care is of most importanceTo this group of professional's
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Jan 25, 2023
Very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, gives best help,
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Jan 25, 2023
Very professional and through
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Jan 25, 2023
Great as always
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Jan 24, 2023
Seen him for many years. Always and considerate and does an excellent job doing the eye exam.
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Jan 23, 2023
Dr Nicholson seems to be very caring and he and the staff was very helpful
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Jan 21, 2023
Have been seeing Dr N 20 plus year. Very satisfied
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Jan 21, 2023
Caring, patient, and attentive.
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Jan 20, 2023
Good bedside manners
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Jan 19, 2023
Excellent, gave me ideas to think about in future care
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Jan 17, 2023
I love Dr. Nicholson! He and his nurse/assistant were attentive, professional, caring and patient. I gladly trust all of my health care to my BS&W Doctors!
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Jan 17, 2023
They treat you like family.
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Jan 17, 2023
Love Dr. Nicholson. He's smart, excellent at explaining care that's necessary and personable.
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Jan 16, 2023
No comment was made regarding floaters, Fuchs, but cataract lenses were examined as well as retina for diabetes
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Jan 15, 2023
Dr. Nicholson are very professional, friendly, and thorough. I have seen Dr. Nicholson for many years and his level of care is very high.
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Jan 12, 2023
He was thorough and explained things to me very well
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Jan 12, 2023
Very pleasant & takes time to listen carefully to my concerns. He & his staff make me feel like a valued patient.
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Jan 11, 2023
Everyone at the office was very professional
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Jan 11, 2023
Very professional and knowledgeable
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Jan 11, 2023
Dr. Nicholson is knowledgeable and attentive. He really checked my eyes out and answered all my questions
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Jan 7, 2023
Very professional and answered all questions.
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Jan 6, 2023
Professional, knowledgeable, thorough, courteous. Excellent!
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Jan 2, 2023
Great service and professionalism everytime
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Jan 2, 2023
Sr Nicholson is very professional and friendly.
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Dec 31, 2022
Very clear information given
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Dec 30, 2022
Competent, caring and thoughtful
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Dec 29, 2022
Professional, great complete check up with explanation for everything asked if I had any questions..
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Dec 28, 2022
Very good services very concerned perfect care
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Dec 26, 2022
He always takes time to listen to my questions. He is also very patient.
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Dec 25, 2022
Explained my problem, in depth exam, proper medicine
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Dec 23, 2022
Dr Nicholson is fantastic! He's excellent about explaining my symptoms, diagnosis and course of treatment. I completely trust his judgement and actions and feel my symptoms are improving.
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Dec 23, 2022
Very good doctor and knowledgeable! Great experience and helpful
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Dec 21, 2022
On time and excellent care
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Dec 16, 2022
Answered all my questions and has an easy going, friendly nature
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Dec 16, 2022
Staff and doctor are professional, caring, and straight forward.
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Dec 12, 2022
Always very polite and on time. Provider will always talk about your treatment and will suggest the best
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Dec 10, 2022
Very good
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Dec 10, 2022
Very through and professional
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Dec 10, 2022
Very good provider
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Dec 10, 2022
Dr. Nickolson is a very best to me. He has been my optometrist for over 10 years.
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Dec 9, 2022
Answered my questions where I could understand his answers
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Dec 8, 2022
Everything went well
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Dec 8, 2022
Thorough, caring. Concerned about me.
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Dec 8, 2022
Exceptional!!!
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Dec 8, 2022
Quick polite professional knowledgeable Great people skills. Optimistic and cares about my continued good health.
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Dec 2, 2022
Very good
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Dec 1, 2022
Very much satisfied
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Dec 1, 2022
Best of service was given
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Nov 30, 2022
He was very nice and told me what the problem was.
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Nov 29, 2022
Care provided was just right.
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Nov 23, 2022
Very very nice, polite, caring, knowledgeable. He answered all my questions. My visit was so comfortable. Ive had good drs before but Dr. Nichols if by far the very best!
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Nov 22, 2022
Very thorough; explained findings
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Nov 21, 2022
Very professional and courteous. Sensitive to the patient's needs.
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Nov 20, 2022
Dr Nicholson is the best optometrist and has given me the most comprehensive care for my eye condition
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Nov 18, 2022
Was very helpful , kind Dr
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Nov 17, 2022
I'll like everything is good
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Nov 16, 2022
He took time to explain my condition! I was kind and attentive
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Nov 14, 2022
The doctor is great he listen to what you have to say say also explain thing so you can understand He is great thank for having him on staff
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Nov 13, 2022
Thorough, considerate, friendly.
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Nov 12, 2022
I feel very comfortable with his care and his attention to my medical needs.
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Nov 12, 2022
As usual my office visit with Dr. Nicholson went very well. My situation was thoroughly investigated and my treatment was discussed and administrated.
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Nov 12, 2022
Efficient and helpful
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Nov 11, 2022
Dr. Nicholson is an excellent care provider.
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Nov 10, 2022
Very thorough
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Nov 8, 2022
It was good
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Nov 7, 2022
Great Dr,
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Nov 7, 2022
He was empathetic, informative and gave opportunity to ask questions.
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Nov 7, 2022
Very good
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Nov 7, 2022
Concerns about my eyes Able to find problem and prescribed the medication needed Excellent job and great professional
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Nov 5, 2022
Very efficient and easy to talk to. I have a very bad eye situation & lots of questions. He takes plenty of time to address my concerns.
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Nov 4, 2022
Friendly, knowledgable, caring and thorough
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Nov 3, 2022
Great, friendly, personable and professional. He made a dreaded appointment perfectly comfortable.
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Oct 28, 2022
Very Professional, courteous, and thorough! I love the friendly atmosphere
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Oct 27, 2022
Dr. Nicholson is not only professional, he's a caring and knowledgeable person who takes time to discuss the patient's concerns about their healthcare.
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Oct 25, 2022
Thank you
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Oct 23, 2022
Quick, friendly and professional.
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Oct 15, 2022
Very professional
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Oct 14, 2022
He was very knowledgable and through.
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Oct 14, 2022
My appointment was a great one Dr.Nicholson is very professional and explains everything clearly so you can understand what is happening with your health
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Oct 14, 2022
He listens and answers my questions.
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Oct 13, 2022
Caring and professional
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Oct 8, 2022
Very caring, honest, and professional
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Oct 8, 2022
Very thorough
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Oct 8, 2022
Job well done, very professional
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Oct 4, 2022
Everyone I spoke to concerning my appointment was nice.
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Oct 4, 2022
I was very very pleased with my visit
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Oct 4, 2022
Dr. Nicholson Is a very kind, caring, and professional at all times. God bless Dr. Nicholson.
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Oct 1, 2022
Very thorough and personable.
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Sep 30, 2022
Very Caring and Very Attentive
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Sep 30, 2022
Answered all my questions & very nice
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Sep 30, 2022
He was very kind and he gave me medicine to treat a eye problem
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Sep 30, 2022
Very thorough about checking my eyes
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Sep 28, 2022
He always answers questions, and explains procedures.
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Sep 28, 2022
Dr Nicholson was very professional and made me feel at ease with this visit. His nursing staff as well made me feel comfortable and they were all very kind
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Sep 23, 2022
Good doctor, good staff
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Sep 22, 2022
He listened to me and asked how I was doing
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Sep 22, 2022
Very informative and provided me with all needed information.
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Sep 22, 2022
Good
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