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Allison R. Nichols, PA

(301 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: neurological disorders, hydrocephalus, brain cancer, and more.

1107 S. Lemay Avenue Suite 240
Fort Collins, CO 80524

(970) 495-7421

Allison R. Nichols, PA is in Fort Collins, CO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Allison R. Nichols, PA is affiliated with UCHealth, POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC and UCHealth Brain and Spine Clinic - Fort Collins.

Office Locations

Address:

1107 S. Lemay Avenue Suite 240
Fort Collins, CO 80524

Some issues Allison R. Nichols, PA can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	26
Cancer	45

doctor visit	62
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

doctor visit	150
hospital care	226
inpatient care	226

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	37
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	22
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

doctor visit	218
hospital care	228
inpatient care	228

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	44
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

doctor visit	190
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	36
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

doctor visit	160
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	31
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

doctor visit	383
hospital care	401
inpatient care	401

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Allison R. Nichols, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Allison R. Nichols, PA treated as in Fort Collins, CO were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	196
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allison R. Nichols, PA.

**Gender**
Female	56
Male	55

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	33
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allison R. Nichols, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Allison R. Nichols, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Allison R. Nichols, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

UCHealth Brain and Spine Clinic - Fort Collins

Ratings & Reviews

Allison R. Nichols, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 301 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Allison R. Nichols, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Collins, CO.

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Biography

Ms. Allison Nichols' area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Ms. Nichols's clinical interests include hydrocephalus, spine problems, and brain cancer. She is affiliated with UCHealth. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating.