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Dr. Carter Nichols, MD

Dr. Carter Nichols, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Carter Nichols, MD is an ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ridgeview Medical Center and M Health Fairview University of MN.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 118 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (118 reviews)

Practice

7450 France Ave S Ste 100 Minneapolis, MN 55435
(952) 832-8100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nichols specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Nichols' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nichols

4.8

118 ratings, 105 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Russelle in Minnetonka – Mar 31, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Feb 03, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 26, 2024
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What could be improved
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Dec 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 24, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dean – Nov 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mary A – Nov 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Randy in Chaska – Oct 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl Hedtke – Oct 12, 2024
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What could be improved
No results
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Mike B. – Aug 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
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Apr 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2024
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biography

Dr. Carter Nichols, MD is an ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ridgeview Medical Center and M Health Fairview University of MN.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ridgeview Medical Center

    500 S Maple St
    Waconia, MN 55387
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • M Health Fairview University of MN

    2450 Riverside Ave
    Minneapolis, MN 55454
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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