Robert Nickodem, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- General Orthopaedics
- Hip & Knee Surgery
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Injections
- Joint Replacement
- Joint Replacement Of The Knee
- Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Total Hip And Total Knee Replacement
- Total Joint Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Arthritic Knee Problems
- Arthritis Of The Hip
- Arthritis Of The Knee
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Cartilage Injury
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Knee Problems
- Orthopaedic Injuries
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View All PlansAbout Robert Nickodem, MD
Robert J. Nickodem, Jr., MD has a staff physician appointment in the Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic since 2012.
Dr. Nickodem graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois. He is certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He serves on the Medical Executive Committee at Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and the Local Advisory Board for Breckenridge Village.
He practices general orthopaedics with special interests in adult primary total hip and total knee replacement and knee arthroscopy. He sees patients at both the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Medical Office Building and the Cleveland Clinic Euclid Medical Office Building.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals
Orthopaedic Surgery
Chicago,
IL USA
1985
Medical School - Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington,
DC USA
1980
Undergraduate - Georgetown University
Washington,
DC USA
1976
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Research & Publications
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282 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.6 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
13 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 20, 2018
I am very happy with the progress I have made with the help of Dr. Nickodem.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2018
Moved from NC to Ohio in March and my knee was greatly bothering me on and off. I saw Dr Nickodem 20+ years ago and knew he was a good doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2018
I waited in line to ask a question and the desk assistant was quite Kurt about saying "standing over there" . coming from the provider care part of the building, it was not clear where I was supposed to stand?
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2018
Staff does work to accommodate scheduling. They are courteous and take the time to find the time that works for the doctor as well as my schedule. I am having a difficult time scheduling with RA doctor since my doctor left the clinic. There seems to be a shortage of RA doctors in Lake County. I can't travel to Cleveland so it is difficult. Finally found an appointment in December that will be at Hillcrest. Thank you
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2018
The doctor provided excellent care and advice.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2018
When I visited this physician office, he spoke to me in a manner in which I did not feel important. After my test was completed, I had to call the office twice after a week of waiting for the results to post under my chart. It was not until a wait period of 4 days after the phone call that my results were posted. Not one person from the office nor the doctor tried to reach me regarding the results of my result test.
Reviewed on May 3, 2018
Dr. is very knowledgeable in his field of expertise, very personable &very helpful!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2018
Dr. Nickodem is friendly, kind, professional, caring, knowledgeable, and considerate.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2018
Dr. Nickodem is always pleasant and professional that is why I choose him to operate on my knees.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2018
The Doctor gave me a good list of if this does not work then this.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2017
Explained to drs. next morning about degree of pain the night before. Pain was not controlled.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2017
Dr. Nickodem was able to diagnose my knee problem and the treatment & therapy prescribed is helping me to resume my favorite exercise - running. Thank you!!
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2017
I do appreciate that the care team did not try to push a hip replacement, but gave alternative solutions.