About Dr. Fred Nicola

With over 20 years experience, Dr. Frederic Nicola specialize in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Utilizing minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Nicola is renowned for advanced techniques in cartilage preservation.

Having served as team physician for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders since 1983, Dr. Nicola still actively maintains that role for the Raiders, performing game-day, training camp, and NFL Combine duties. The former chairman of orthopedics at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Nicola is currently the director of the Knee and Hip Institute at DISC.

Dr. Nicola is dedicated to relieving pain caused by joint-related injuries and returning his patients to their active lifestyles. read more