Dr. Matthew Nichols, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Lone Tree, CO and has been practicing for 11 years. He graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2000 and specializes in gastroenterology.Read his story
South Denver Gastroenterology
10103 Ridgegate Pkwy Ste 312
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 788-8888
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Abdominal Disorders
very high
more than 95% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
very high
more than 94% of peers
Hemorrhoids
very high
more than 88% of peers
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Dr. Nichols' bio
This content was provided by Dr. Nichols "Dr. Matthew Nichols obtained his undergraduate degree at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and went on to receive his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he graduated with honors and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. He then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. After conducting a year of hepatology research, Dr. Nichols continued his training as a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow at the University of Colorado, where he served as Chief Fellow in 2006. His areas of special interest include the management of inflammatory bowel diseases and esophageal disorders. Dr. Nichols is the primary investigator for a number of research studies focusing on new therapies for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Dr. Nichols is actively involved in the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), and has been the physician sponsor for the south metro CCFA support group since 2007. Dr. Nichols is the medical director of Ridge View Endoscopy Center."
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1 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
1 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
78 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Liver Diseases and Disorders
- Malnutrition
- Megacolon
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pouchitis
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Stomal Ulcer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Vomiting Disorders
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8 Procedures
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
- Manometry
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Colorado.
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
- Rice UUndergraduate School | Graduated 1996
- University Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonMedical School | Graduated 2000
- University of Colorado HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2001
- University Of ColoradoResidency Hospital | Completed 2003
- University Of ColoradoFellowship Hospital | Completed 2007
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Nichols has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Nichols accepts 9 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS IIWhole Health Colorado Front Range
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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