Dr. Frederic Nicola, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1977 and specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
DISC Sports & Spine Center
13160 Mindanao Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Community Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
- Humana
- + 5 More
*Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
Learn about Dr. Nicola
Be confident in your decisions by checking out your provider's top areas of care, education, patient reviews and more. Learn about finding the right doctor for you.
Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Nicola performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
very high
more than 93% of peers
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 91% of peers
Knee Disorders
high
more than 89% of peers
Dr. Nicola's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Nicola "cartilage restorationa athletic and arthritic disorders"
2 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
80 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis of the Ankle
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Less
30 Procedures
- Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
- ACL Surgery
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Surgery
- Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Articular Cartilage Repair
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Fracture Care
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Joint Drainage
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Cartilage Repair
- Knee Surgery
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Surgery
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- U.C.L.A.Undergraduate School | Graduated 1973
- Rush Medical College Of Rush UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1977
- Ucla Center Health ScisInternship Hospital | Completed 1978
- Ucla Center Health ScisResidency Hospital | Completed 1981
- John's Hopkins UFellowship Hospital | Completed 1984
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Nicola has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- California Orthopaedic Association, Member
Dr. Nicola's Reviews
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Nicola to family and friends
35 total reviews (2 have comments)
Are you Dr. Nicola?
Make it easy for patients to share their feedback. Also manage your personalized profile!
Visit Dr. Nicola
Now Accepting New Patients
Same Day
Next Day
Dr. Nicola accepts 14 insurance carriers
- AetnaAdvantageAetna POSAetna PPOChoiceChoice Plus POS IIChoice POSChoice POS IIChoice PPOElect ChoiceOpen ChoiceOpen Choice POSOpen Choice PPO
- Anthem Blue CrossAnthem Blue Cross PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield POSAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- CignaCigna POSGreat West Healthcare-Cigna POSNetwork Open Access
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)Worker's Compensation WC
- Health Net
- HumanaChoice Care PPOChoice PPOTricare
- MedicareMedicare of California PPO
- Motion Picture Industry Health Plan
- MultiPlanMultiPlan Admar PPOMultiPlan Formost PPOMultiPlan PPOMultiPlan Wellmark PPOPHCS Network POSPHCS Network PPOPHCS Open Access PPOWorker's Compensation WC
- TricarePrimeStandardTriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSChoice Plus PPOEmpire PlanGolden Rule POSGolden Rule PPOMedicaidOptions PPOPacifiCarePacifiCare California POSPacifiCare California PPOPacifiCare PPOUnited HealthcareWorker's Compensation WC
Less
*Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
Patient Comments (2)