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Dr. George Nicholson, MD

Dr. George Nicholson, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. George Nicholson, MD is a general surgeon in Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1979. He is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nicholson is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center Myrtle Beach, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Nicholson specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Nicholson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nicholson

4.0

8 ratings, 5 with a written review
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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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Carrie H. Mills – Oct 25, 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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Michele J – Aug 31, 2023
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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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Michele J. – Aug 30, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Melanie Wagner – Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Marilyn Murfin in Little River, SC – May 03, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to provide quality and expert general and vascular surgical care utilizing the current surgical trends.
  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Lloyd Noland Foundation - Fairfield Al

    Residency Hospital
  • Lloyd Noland Foundation - Fairfield Al

    Internship Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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