Nicholas Elkins, DO
Practice: Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
Specialty: Pain Management, Spine Surgery
Office locations: Globe, AZ
Most recent review: 2 months ago
4.74.7 out of 5
35 Ratings
17 Comments
Dr. Nicholas J. Elkins, DO, received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. He completed an internship in Chino, CA, followed by a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. At UT Southwestern, Dr. Elkins received the honor of resident researcher of the year award for his work with novel injection techniques aimed at treating arthritis of the spine at the North Texas V.A. Hospital.
4.74.7 out of 5
35 Ratings
17 Comments
Dr. Nicholas J. Elkins, DO, received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. He completed an internship in Chino, CA, followed by a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. At UT Southwestern, Dr. Elkins received the honor of resident researcher of the year award for his work with novel injection techniques aimed at treating arthritis of the spine at the North Texas V.A. Hospital.
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Dr. Nicholas J. Elkins, DO, received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. He completed an internship in Chino, CA, followed by a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. At UT Southwestern, Dr. Elkins received the honor of resident researcher of the year award for his work with novel injection techniques aimed at treating arthritis of the spine at the North Texas V.A. Hospital. He completed his medical training with a fellowship in Pain Management at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Elkins is proficient in all areas of pain medicine, including spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators, sympathetic blocks, intrathecal delivery pumps and headaches. With his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation training, Dr. Elkins brings a unique perspective to pain management with an emphasis on regaining physical function and return to the activities that make life enjoyable.
Along with being trained in all pain medicine techniques and procedures, Dr. Elkins is also proficient in EMG testing and the treatment and management of stroke, brain injury, sports medicine, burns, spinal cord injury and many other neurologic and rheumatologic conditions.
Dr. Elkins is a fifth-generation Gila Valley (Safford/Thatcher area) native who is also fluent in Spanish. The goals of his medical training have always included returning to the Gila Valley. He has also extended his services to the rural communities of Cobre Valley. Outside of medicine, Dr. Elkins enjoys travel, the outdoors, sports, and spending time with his family.
Dr Elkins listen’s to what you have to say and is compassionate with people with back problems. He seems very knowledgeable in how to treat you to help diminish the pain.
They've still not faxednorders. I am in pain and have trouble driving due to leg pain and weakness. I have tried to be understanding and patient but it is getting worse and I am worried. I CAN GUVE HIM A GOOD SCORE TILL I can get my problems solved. I b totally realize he isn't always here but I think this is wrong. I am a oatient and I need help. Sorry this is so long. But I dont know what to do. There isn't another Dr here to turn to
Professional, gental & kind
In alot of pain after getting shots in my back, I've had shots in my back before and it never hurt.
Seems to understand my health issues.
Very professional, staff was great and already feing better!!!
Professional, went straight to my health issues. Great bedside manner, office in this case. Looking to going forward with Dr. Elkins for future treatment.
He’s a great doctor.
Always get to best fast care.
Dr. Elkins and his entire staff and workers were very caring, pleasant, and professional.