Daniel Alan Nicholson, MD
Orthopedic Sports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Daniel Alan Nicholson
About the Provider
Dr. Dan Nicholson is an orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. Dr. Nicholson has a special interest in prevention and treatment of ACL injuries, cartilage restoration procedures, and robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacements.
Dr. Nicholson is passionate about building strong, personable relationships with his patients that helps to optimize both surgical and nonsurgical outcomes and provide an overall improved quality of life. While completing a sports medicine fellowship in Houston, Texas, Dr. Nicholson served as an associate team physician for the Houston Texans, Astros, Rockets and Dynamo professional sports teams and the University of Houston Athletic Department.
Professional Memberships
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Member, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Latest News
- Articular cartilage restoration - Dec. 04, 2025
- 7 common questions about the ACL - Aug. 13, 2024
Practice Website
Hospital Affiliations
Interpreter Services
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Locations
- Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute-Sports Medicine - Canton
- 470 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Suite 180, Canton, GA 30115
- Get Directions
- phone: 770-517-6636
- Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute-Sports Medicine - Towne Lake
- 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 320, Woodstock, GA 30189
- Get Directions
- phone: 770-517-6636
Clinical Interests
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopic and Minimally Invasive Procedures
- ACL injuries and Cartilage Restoration
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Orthobiologics: PRP, Stem Cells
- Robotic-Assisted Partial and Total Knee Replacement
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine, Sports Medicine, 2012
- Residency: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 2011
- Internship: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2007
- Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine, 2006
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014
Insurance
- Aetna
- Amerigroup: Medicaid product
- BCBS MA HMO
- CareSource Tricare
- Caresource: Marketplace Exchange product
- Caresource: Medicaid product
- Cigna
- ClearSpringHealthEONMedicareAdvantage
- Clover Medicare
- Coventry (via Aetna)
- Devoted Medicare Adv
- HealthSpring_Cigna MA
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan PHCS Beech Street
- Nomi Health
- NovaNet
- NS Health Network
- Oscar Exchange
- Peach State - Ambetter Exchange product
- Peach State: Medicaid product
- Pruitt Health
- QT
- Sonder Medicare
- TRICARE
- United Healthcare
- WellCare: Medicare product via Peach State
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
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