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Dr. Peter Nicholas Jr, MD

Dr. Peter Nicholas Jr, MD

Rheumatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Nicholas Jr, MD is a rheumatologist in Reading, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nicholas Jr has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Temple University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reading Hospital and Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

2760 Century Blvd Reading, PA 19610

Dr. Nicholas Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Nicholas Jr specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Nicholas Jr' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nicholas Jr

4.2
16 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
81%
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
19%
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Dr.Nicholas has been my doctor for the past 12 years. He is kind, patient, extremely knowledgeable, caring, and accommodating . He answers all of my questions thoroughly and gives me hope and plenty of encouragement! Dr. Nicholas gives you as much time as you need for the appointment. I truly wish more doctors possessed the ways of Dr. Nicholas!! Catherine K. Pine Grove, PA
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 02, 2022
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I have been seeing Dr. Nicholas since I am 27 years old. He is always kind and very supportive, my father had Rheumatoid and my Mother had Lupus and Osteoarthritis. I have Osteoarthritis for a long g time and when it decides to flare up I need immediate appt or I get very ill with the flare up. I have never had a problem getting in same day when this happens and he always goes above and beyond to care for my issue. I reccomend him very highly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Lori J Gilmore – Dec 07, 2021
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Dr.Nicholas is the most accomplished and accommodating Doctor I have ever seen. He is humble, honest and a patients advocate to a fault. His assessment skills are spot on and he actually listens and hears what his patents are expressing to him. He goes above and beyond to see that his patents receive his utmost best nature personally. I always recommend anyone who needs a Rheumatologist to see Dr.Peter Nicholas first.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Tim McDonald – Apr 23, 2020
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Listens and really cares. Spends time with you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Teddie Kazmierczak in Bernville, PA – Jul 13, 2018
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Dr. Nicholas is an amazing diagnostician. He is always very kind and professional, as is his nurse, Karen. He is an excellent listener who always gives you the necessary time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Susan C in Pottsville, PA – Sep 24, 2016
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My daughter, a nurse practitioner, took time off from work and drove 260 miles from New York State to bring me to this appt. When I described my mobility symptoms to Dr Nicholas, he did not examine me, but said "What do you expect for an old guy"? We could have stayed home, and my daughter could have told me that for free. Terrible experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Philip M in Pottsville, PA – Sep 13, 2016
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After seeing me for approx 14 years, more than 50 office visits, Dr. Borofsky withdrew pain medication and told me to see psychologist. Spent time gossiping about me, his patient, acting like a prepubecent boy. Zero on professionalism. Massive Zero after treating me for 14 years yet refusing professional courtesy of listening. I had a physical reason for my uncontrolled pain. Much easier to write off as mental. After 14 years, wow
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly Hartman in Birdsboro – Feb 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Peter Nicholas Jr, MD is a rheumatologist in Reading, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nicholas Jr has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Temple University in 1977. He is affiliated...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Temple University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Nicholas Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Century Physicians of Reading LLC2760 Century Blvd Reading, PA 19610
    1

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

      100 Paramount Blvd
      Orwigsburg, PA 17961
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      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

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

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

      2% higher than the national average

      87%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

      2500 Bernville Rd
      Reading, PA 19605
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Geisinger Medical Center

      100 N Academy Ave
      Danville, PA 17822
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality