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.
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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In alot of pain after getting shots in my back, I've had shots in my back before and it never hurt.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Seems to understand my health issues.
(4 months ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional, staff was great and already feing better!!!
(4 months ago)
Nov-2025
Professional, went straight to my health issues. Great bedside manner, office in this case. Looking to going forward with Dr. Elkins for future treatment.
(6 months ago)
Sep-2025
He’s a great doctor.
(9 months ago)
Jun-2025
Always get to best fast care.
(1 year ago)
Nov-2024
Dr. Elkins and his entire staff and workers were very caring, pleasant, and professional.
(1 year ago)
Nov-2024
Wonderful demeanor and connection for the first visit. Laid out a plan to move forward in a concise manner.
(1 year ago)
Oct-2024
Because of DrElkins, I am able to walk without a cane!
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.
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.
Wonderful demeanor and connection for the first visit. Laid out a plan to move forward in a concise manner.
Because of DrElkins, I am able to walk without a cane!
Always very nice and to the point