Dan J. Nichols, PA-C

Dan J. Nichols

Contact Information

PCI Medical Pavilion 1

202 10th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Driving directions

Specialties

Special Interests

  • Total Joint Replacement
  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Education

About

Education

  • BA - St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
  • MS - Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
  • PA - Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN

Certification

  • National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants

Associations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants

Honors/Awards

  • Tuck Memorial Scholarship -TNU Physician Assistant Program, 2012 
  • Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship- Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants, 2011 
  • Arizona League ATC of the Year- Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers’ Society, 2007 
  • Athletic Trainer of the Year- Loras College Sports Camp, 2005 

Patient/Provider Philosophy

I approach each patient as unique.  As a result, we will work together to discuss your needs and goals, give you the best information about your issue-at-hand, and provide evidence-based treatment to guide you back to your preferred lifestyle.

Why PCI?

I have had both physicians from outside the area and patients that have been to PCI tell me this was a great group to join. After visiting several time and speaking with the providers and staff here I had no reason to doubt it. So I decided to come here myself. 

Year Joined PCI

February 2025

Personal Interests

Spending time with my family, any team sport, cycling, being outside.