Nickolas L Pezzella, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond	Medical Degree		1996

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on April 23, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Best doctor I've ever seen for a... ”

Best doctor I've ever seen for anything.

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“Best doctor I've ever seen for a...”

Best doctor I've ever seen for anything.

Anonymous 04/23/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 02, 2026 -

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Anonymous 03/02/2026

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Review by Anonymous on August 26, 2025 -

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The care provider provided the necessary information.

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The care provider provided the necessary information.

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Review by Anonymous on July 25, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Pezella is an excellent docto... ”

Dr Pezella is an excellent doctor

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“Dr Pezella is an excellent docto...”

Dr Pezella is an excellent doctor

Anonymous 07/25/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 22, 2025 -

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Very good

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Very good

Anonymous 07/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 26, 2026 -

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Very professional concern about health problems

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Very professional concern about health problems

Anonymous 03/26/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 01, 2026 -

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Whole staff and Dr.awesome

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“Whole staff and Dr.awesome...”

Whole staff and Dr.awesome

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Review by Anonymous on July 27, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Terrific Dr.!! He should give le... ”

Terrific Dr.!! He should give lessons to other professionals as to how to treat a patient.

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“Terrific Dr.!! He should give le...”

Terrific Dr.!! He should give lessons to other professionals as to how to treat a patient.

Anonymous 07/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 25, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Excellent doctor, very thorough ... ”

Excellent doctor, very thorough and helpful with any questions.

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“Excellent doctor, very thorough ...”

Excellent doctor, very thorough and helpful with any questions.

Anonymous 07/25/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 28, 2025 -

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Dr was the best

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Dr was the best

Anonymous 06/28/2025

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Kaylah Duplain, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

Lydia White, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

Aaron Marlow, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Steven Blasdell, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Reeta Arora, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Jon Brillhart, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

Jason Miller, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

Ryan Morris, DO - Orthopaedic Surgeon

David Alcantara, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Theresa Jackson, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

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