Orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon for athletes of all levels.
Dr. Michael Nickoli is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon with experience caring for athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. Today he brings that same level of expertise to athletes and active individuals across central Ohio.
His focus is helping patients recover from injury and return to the level they expect. He uses advanced surgical techniques, minimally invasive options, and personalized treatment plans built around each athlete’s goals.
Athletes choose Dr. Nickoli because of his experience.
Dr. Michael Nickoli trained in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and has cared for athletes from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, and Division I programs.
He now serves as Team Physician for the Columbus Blue Jackets and brings this high-performance expertise to athletes across central Ohio.
Dr. Nickoli specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries across:
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ACL tears
Meniscus Tears
Cartilage Injuries
Robotic-Assisted Replacement
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Rotator Cuff Tears
Dislocations / Instability
Labral Tears
Shoulder Replacement
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Labral tears
Impingement
Arthroscopy
Robotic-Assisted Replacement
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Ligament Injuries
Biceps and Triceps Ruptures
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Fractures of the upper extremity :
• Clavicle
• Shoulder
• Humerus
• Forearm
• Wrist
• Hand
Fractures of the lower extremity:
• Hip
• Femur
• Knee
• Ankle
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ACL and other knee ligament injuries
Meniscus Tears
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Shoulder dislocations and labral tears
Hip Labral Tears
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ACL Repair
Pickerington, Ohio
Basketball
A high school basketball tore her ACL during a game, ending her season. After successful surgical repair and months of careful rehab, she returned the following season as part of a championship team.
Shoulder Labrum Repair
Northwest Ohio
Baseball
A collegiate outfielder tore his labrum diving for a catch. After surgical repair and a strong rehabilitation plan, he returned to play his senior season, making highlight-reel catches and continued on his baseball career playing minor league baseball.
Stress Fracture
Track & Field
A sprinter developed a stress fracture in her leg. With guided conservative care and structured rehabilitation, she returned for her track season, achieving personal bests and securing a spot on her college team.
Severe Shoulder Arthritis
Columbus, Ohio
ER Physician / Golf
An Emergency Room physician developed severe arthritis within his shoulder. After a personalized, complex shoulder replacement he was able to return to his demanding work schedule as well as recreational sports including golf.
