Robert Nicholson, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Obstetrics
- Sports medicine
Professional interests:
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include sports medicine, vasectomy, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology.
My care team partner is Jackie Tewes, CNP. As a care team, one physician and one advanced practice clinician share a patient's care and actively manage and deliver care together.
I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions. This is a convenient type of appointment where you meet with me virtually, right from your mobile device or computer.
Hometown: Carver, MN
Best part of my work: Being a part of a good recovery.
Why I became a physician: Inspired by my father and grandfather.
What I tell my friends and family: Eat colorful foods and exercise at least 30 minutes per day.
How I spend my free time: Running, wakeboarding, jogging with my wife, trying out new restaurants.
What patients say about me: I care about my patients and have fun with them.
Favorite health tip: Walking 30-40 minutes per day extends your life by 20%.
Practice philosophy: Patient-centered, well rounded care.
Additional language spoken: French
Credentials
- MD
Specialties
- Family medicine
- Obstetrics
- Sports medicine
Personal interests
- Running
- Wakeboarding
Educational institutions
- University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine
Current licenses and certifications
- Minnesota
Residencies
- Family Medicine-University of Minnesota
- North Memorial Medical Center
Additional languages spoken
- French
Hospital affiliations
- St. Francis Regional Medical Center
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Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)