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Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Female Urology

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), elevated PSA, genitourinary cancer

2009 Mallory Lane Suite 210
Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 778-2291

Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP is a nurse in Nashville, TN specializing in family medicine and female urology. Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 3800
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

2009 Mallory Lane Suite 210
Franklin, TN 37067

Address:

2303 Crestmoor Road Vanderbilt Urology Green Hills
Nashville, TN 37215

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Address:

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232

Some issues Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	79
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

blood draw	51
breathing treatment	11
doctor visit	738
hip imaging	10
lab tests	276
musculoskeletal imaging	9
preventive care	25
thoracic (chest) imaging	75
vaccines	13
X-rays	84

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	85
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

blood draw	55
breathing treatment	20
doctor visit	594
lab tests	239
musculoskeletal imaging	9
preventive care	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	57
vaccines	12
X-rays	66

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	688

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	980
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	524
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	112
Less than 65	164

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

blood draw	44
breathing treatment	13
doctor visit	382
lab tests	162
thoracic (chest) imaging	29
X-rays	27

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	47
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

doctor visit	1196
lab tests	359
urologic procedures	41

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN were lab tests, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and blood draw.

aspiration	17
blood draw	50
doctor visit	724
hip imaging	10
injections	17
lab tests	250
musculoskeletal imaging	10
preventive care	19
thoracic (chest) imaging	54
urologic procedures	41
vaccines	15
X-rays	62

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	252
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	77
85 and over	32
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	3
Dementia	3

Education & Training

She has a state license in Tennessee.

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Wendy Eileen Nichols, APRN, NP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$108 PERISTEEN $108

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$108

Biography

Ms. Wendy Nichols is a specialist in family medicine and female urology. Her clinical interests encompass benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), genitourinary cancer, and elevated PSA. Ms. Nichols is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).