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FACFAS Dr. Don Nichols

Board Certified Podiatrist/Foot and Ankle Surgeon for more than 30 years.

Expert Witness/Consulting 2010-present with greater than 30 professional medical opinions rendered. Standard of Care, Personal Injury, Failure to Diagnose, Workers Compensation Evaluations, Peer Review, Surgical Errors, Medical Negligence. Available for medical records review, case disposition analysis, depositions and court testimonies.

ADDRESS/CONTACT
Third Opinion MD, LLC Tel. 706-982-4156
P.O. Box 384
Clayton, GA 30525
referrals@thirdopinionmd.com

EDUCATION AND POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Pre-Med, University of Illinois at
Urbana/Champaign 1985
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 1990
Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta, GA, Externship 1989
Orlando General Hospital, Orlando, FL, Externship 1989
Hugar Surgery Center, Elmwood Park, IL, Externship 1989
Fort Benning Army Hospital, Fort Benning, GA, Externship 1989
Lincoln West Hospital, Chicago, IL, Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR-24) 1990-1992
Additional Training with Dr. Edgardo Rodrigeuz on Ilizarov External Fixators, Chicago Foot
and Ankle Deformity Clinic, Chicago, IL 2003

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Georgia State License POD001499
Illinois State License 016004441j
American Board of Podiatric Surgery (Board Qualified Rear Foot Surgery/Reconstruction)
2013
American Board of Podiatric Surgery 1999
American Board of Podiatric Medicine (formerly American Board of Podiatric
Orthopedics) 1997

MEDICAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Expert Witness/Consulting 2010-present
Greater than 30 Professional Medical Opinions Rendered
• Standard of Care
• Personal Injury
• Failure to Diagnose
• Workers Compensation Evaluations
• Peer Review
• Surgical Errors
• Medical Negligence

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MedLink Georgia 2022-present
Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialist 2021-2022
Incorporated Dupage Foot and Ankle, LLC 2013-2020
Dupage Medical Group (now called Duly Health) 2000-2013
Northwest Podiatry Centers 1997-2000
Roosevelt Foot and Ankle Center (Private Practice) 1992-1997

HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES
Mountain Lakes Medical Center, Clayton, GA
Stephens County Hospital, Toccoa, GA

TEACHING/PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES
Fusion Orthopedics “Small Fragment System” and “How to be a better Rep”, Nationwide
Webinar with approx. 300 attendees 2024
“Pediatric Flat Foot Reconstruction”, IPMA, Midwest Podiatry Conference, Chicago, IL
2013
“MTP Fusion vs. Implant”, Chicago, IL 2012
“Lateral Ankle Instability”, Bloomingdale, IL 2012
“Bunion Procedures-Primary Fusion and Lapidus Arthrodesis”, “Bunion Procedures-Great
Toe Fusion”, “Digital Procedures-Akin Procedures, Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis with
Complications”, “Rear Foot Arthrodesis and Fibular Nail”, “Hindfoot and Ankle-Calcaneal
and Ankle Fractures with Complications”, San Francisco Podiatric Symposium, San
Francisco, CA 2012
“Charcot Reconstruction”, Lombard, IL 2011
“Podiatry Complications”, Chicago, IL 2011
“Surgical Complications”, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago, IL 2011
“Suture Workshop”, “External Fixation Devices and use of IM Rods”, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Residency Program Lecture Series, Oakbrook, IL 2010
“Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus”, “First MTPJ Joint Arthrodesis”, “Metatarsal
Fractures”, St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, IL 2010
“Bunion Procedures-Chevron”, “Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies and Fractures-Jones
Fractures”, “Forefoot Arthrodesis-MTP Fusion and Hammer Toe”, “Rearfoot ArthrodesisSubtalar Joint”, St. Louis, MS 2010
“Diabetic At Risk Patient-Limb Salvage”, Western Springs, IL 2009
“Calcaneal Osteotomies-Pearls”, St. Joseph’s Hospital Residency Program Lecture Series,
Oakbrook, IL 2009
“Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy-At Risk Patients”, Lombard, IL 2008
“Surgical Complications”, St. Joseph’s Hospital Residency Program Lecture Series,
Oakbrook, IL 2008
“This Did Not Happen! It Was the Screws Fault”, IPMA, Seminar at Sea, Celebrity Summit
2008
“Diabetic Foot Infections: Principles of Appropriate Treatment”, Pfizer, Arlington Heights,
IL 2008
“Diagnosis and Management of Neuropathic Pain Associated with Painful Diabetic
Peripheral Neuropathy”, Pfizer, Hinsdale, IL 2008
“Diagnosis and Management of Neuropathic Pain Associated with Painful Diabetic
Peripheral Neuropathy”, Pfizer, Arlington Heights, IL 2007
“Diagnosis and Management of Neuropathic Pain Associated with Painful Diabetic
Peripheral Neuropathy”, Pfizer, Bartlett, IL 2007
“Diagnosis and Management of Neuropathic Pain Associated with Painful Diabetic
Peripheral Neuropathy”, Pfizer, Hinsdale, IL 2007

PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH
“Distal First Metatarsal Osteotomy with Headless Screw” 2013, pending
“Complications of Calcaneal Osteotomies”, Clinics of Podiatric Medicine, W.B. Saunders,
Philadelphia, PA 1991

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SANCTIONS, LAWSUITS
None

PROFESSIONAL AND HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Chairman of MedLink Georgia Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery 2022-present
Chairman of Oakbrook Surgery Center Department of Surgery 2016-2022
Chairman of Dupage Medical Group Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery 2000-2013
Board Member of Wheaton Environmental Committee 1992-1994
Former Member of Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Member of Georgia Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American Podiatric Medical Association

HONORS AND AWARDS
Rotarian of the Year 1995
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago, IL, Attending of the Year (3 times)

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER, MILITARY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Rotary Club, Clayton, GA 2023-present
Rotary Club, Wheaton, IL 1994-2008
Co-founder/Participant of Operation Condor, a yearly multi-specialty medical mission to
Peru, South America (8 times)

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Hiking with my wife, Traveling, Carpentry, Working in my yard
Revised 4/15/24