Frederic G. Nicola, MD

Frederic G. Nicola, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Fax 310-574-0485
LOCATIONS
Marina del Rey
13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 300
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
About Dr. Nicola
Dr. Frederic Nicola is a Johns Hopkins Fellowship trained physician who is an experienced surgeon specializing in the fields of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His expertise in disorders of the knee joint and in advanced techniques for cartilage preservation using minimally invasive and FDA approved techniques is unsurpassed.
Having served as team physician for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders since 1983, Dr. Nicola still actively maintains that role for the Raiders, performing game-day, training camp, and NFL Combine duties. As a member of the National Football League Team Physician Society, Dr. Nicola has worked as team physician during two Super Bowls and two Pro Bowls. He is also an experienced Ringside Boxing Physician for the California State Athletic Commission. With more than 20 years of treating some of the top athletes in the nation, Dr. Nicola’s experience as an orthopedic surgeon and sports physician is unmatched.
EDUCATION
Rush Medical College
Doctor of MedicineChicago, IL
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
General Surgery
Los Angeles, CA
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
Orthopedic Surgery
Los Angeles, CA
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Joint Replacement Fellowship
Baltimore, Maryland
Universitat Kantonsspital
AO/ASIF Trauma Fellowship
Basel, Switzerland
ACCREDITATION
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Qualified Medical Examiner, State of California
State of California Ringside Physician
CARTICEL Surgeon Orientation Program at Genzyme Tissue Repair, Cambridge, Massachusetts
SPECIALTIES
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Joint Reconstruction
- Arthroscopy