Frederic Nicola, M.D.
Dr. Frederic Nicola specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Johns Hopkins fellowship-trained physician. Dr. Frederic Nicola's highly acclaimed expertise concerns disorders of the knee joint and advanced techniques for cartilage preservation using minimally invasive techniques. The physician has successfully served as team physician for the Los Angeles Raiders since 1983. By virtue of his National Football League Team Physician Society membership, he has been a team physician during two Pro Bowls and two Super Bowls. Dr. Frederic Nicola is also a highly experienced Ringside Boxing Physician for the California State Athletic Commission. His 40 years of experience as a sports physician and orthopedic surgeon are unmatched. The physician has contributed to the treatment of some of the nation's top athletes during his career. Dr. Frederic Nicola is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Procedures Dr. Frederic Nicola Performs at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Cigna
- HealthNet
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- WellPoint
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical Degree
Rush Medical College
Internship(s)
UCLA Medical Center
Residency(ies)
UCLA Medical Center - General Surgery
UCLA Medical Center - Orthopedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins University - Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship(s)
Johns Hopkins University - Joint Replacement
Universitat Kantonsspital, Basel, Switzerland - AO/ASIF Trauma
Memberships & Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Back Society
American Medical Association
American Pain Society
Arthroscopy Association of North America
California Medical Association
California Orthopaedic Association