Katherine G Nickerson, MD
Overview
Dr. Nickerson's clinical interests are in general rheumatology, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis and differential diagnosis. She has a background in both basic immunology and clinical rheumatology.
In addition to her clinical activities, she plays a major role in the educational mission of P&S as course director for the Medicine Clerkships, chair of the Major Clinical Year Committee and also oversees clinical and educational activities for the Department of Medicine as Vice Chair for Clinical Operations and Education. She has twice been awarded the Charles W. Bohmfalk Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching, is a Fellow of the Apgar Academy of Educators, and has been selected as a Gold DOC by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. She is has been listed multiple years as one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors in New York and as well as a Best Doctor in America.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Arthritis
- Lupus
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Vasculitis
Academic Appointments
- Professor of Medicine at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Vice Chair, Clinical Operations and Education, Department of Medicine
- Director, Third Year Clerkship in Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Female
Schedule an Appointment
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Columbia University Employee Plan
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
- Internship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY
- Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Fellowship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov