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Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Davorka Vucetic, M.D.)

(119 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Belgrade School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: central line placement, bronchoscopy, asthma, and more.

W129 N7055 Northfield Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

(262) 253-5400

Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP is a pulmonologist in Menomonee Falls, WI specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from University of Belgrade School of Medicine in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP is affiliated with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC and Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

W129 N7055 Northfield Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Some issues Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

hospital care	565
inpatient care	565

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	45
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	56
Dementia	24
Cancer	24

breathing treatment	10
doctor visit	40
hospital care	604
inpatient care	604

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	150
Less than 65	150

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	51
Dementia	32
Cancer	22

hospital care	164
inpatient care	164

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	25
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	75
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	73
Diabetes	57
Dementia	47
Cancer	19

pulmonary testing	20

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	230
hospital care	286
inpatient care	286
pulmonary testing	131

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	50
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	36
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

doctor visit	303
hospital care	223
inpatient care	223
preventive care	16
pulmonary testing	146
vaccines	16

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	54
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	50
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	33
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

catheterization	11
doctor visit	599
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	244
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP treated as a pulmonologist in Menomonee Falls, WI were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

catheterization	10
doctor visit	309
hospital care	339
inpatient care	339
preventive care	18
pulmonary testing	127
vaccines	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	171
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	37
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	11
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP graduated from University of Belgrade School of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Michael Reese Hospital. She is certified by the Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Belgrade School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Michael Reese Hospital (2008)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 119 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP from all over the web to help you find the right in Menomonee Falls, WI.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Nikolic and her RN were great! The doctor really was thorough, listened, showed great compassion, and is very knowledgeable. The staff was also very patient and friendly with my kids that I had to drag along to the visit haha. Thank you!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I am used to waiting a little while for a doctor once I am in the room but this time I was shocked that the doctor was like ahead of schedule and in the room moments after the gal took my vitals.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-21

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Dr. And staff are wonderful. Only issue was wait time and being able to schedule a follow up.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-08

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Always great

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Davorka Nikolic, MD, FCCP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$202 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $131	OFEV $47	STIOLTO $23
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$201 $201
Inari Medical, Inc.	$162 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $162
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$56 Lonhala Magnair $33	Brovana $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$574
Education	$47

Biography

Dr. Davorka Nikolic specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology and practices in Menomonee Falls, WI. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. These areas are among her clinical interests: lung cancer, asthma, and pulmonary embolism. Dr. Nikolic is professionally affiliated with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Nikolic is accepting new patients at her office in Menomonee Falls, WI. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Belgrade School of Medicine and residency at Michael Reese Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital. She speaks Croatian and Serbian.