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Education and Certifications Board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (AOBFP) Board certified in Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Board eligible in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM) Internship and Residency at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls, OH Fellowship in Academic Leadership Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH Fellow in Obesity Medicine, Obesity Medical Association (FOMA) D.O. from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OHBachelor of Science in Biology, Salutatorian, Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NCAbout the DoctorDr. Joynita Nicholson is double board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (AOBFP) and in Obesity Medicine (ABOM). Practicing in Richmond for almost 20 years, she is a firm believer in whole person healthcare and is passionate about helping her patients live the best life that they can for as long as they can. With vast experience educating, motivating, and partnering with patients across a wide range of ages, ethnicities, and genders, her goal is to help members achieve wellness and prevent further illness. She has over 23 years of experience in bariatric medicine, the treatment of obesity and its associated conditions including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, hormone imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and thyroid issues.Our practice allows me the opportunity to provide personable, patient-centered, preventative care and offer my patients integrative and holistic osteopathic solutions to their health needs.” Dr. Nicholson is currently training at the A4M Metabolic Medical Institute to become board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM). Dr. Nicholson most recently served as the first Obesity Medicine Director at the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Weight Management Center.The WellcomeMD Concierge DifferenceConcierge medicine re-establishes the kind of personal relationship with your primary care physician that once prevailed in American communities, while taking optimal advantage of the many medical advances that have been made since then. At WellcomeMD, members pay an annual fee and enjoy the following amenities: Direct access to your physician, even by cell phone for urgent after-hour needs Proactive, integrative care with an emphasis on lasting health Limited membership to maximize the time we spend with youAdvanced lab panels that go far beyond the ordinary Genetic testing that looks at carefully selected genes to help inform your optimal nutrition and fitness Health and wellness coaching with our certified health coachAs your dedicated primary care physician, Dr. Nicholson advocates for your health and is with you for every step of your health journey.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Nicholson's Rating
21 Ratings with 1 Review
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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2500 Gaskins Rd Ste A, Richmond, VA, 23238
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2500 Gaskins Rd Ste A
Richmond, VA, 23238
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"I have been a patient of Dr Nicholson’s for over a decade. Words cannot express how compassionate and caring she has been over the years with concern for my health and well being. She has exceptional bedside manner and has personally called me on several occasions in times of crisis. God bless you, Dr Nicholson. You are life changing."
  • June 21, 2021

LOCATIONS

2500 Gaskins Rd Ste A
Richmond, VA, 23238
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
5855 Bremo Rd Ste 406
Richmond, VA, 23226
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Aylett Family Wellness
7864 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy
Aylett, VA, 23009
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Bon Secours Saint Marys Hospital
5801 Bremo Rd
Richmond, VA, 23226

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduated 1999
Residency
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (54)

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  • Anthem KeyCare PPO
  • Optima Health OptimaFit Direct HMO
  • PHCS PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Anthem Pathway X Tier Hosp HealthKeepers DirectAccess VA
  • First Health PPO
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Coventry Southern Health PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Anthem Pathway X Tiered Hospital and Dental Prime MRF
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Aetna HMO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • UHC Optimum Choice Preferred POS
  • Anthem HealthKeepers HMO POS
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Optima Vantage HMO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
  • CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage
  • CareFirst Maryland POS
  • Coventry - Southside Tier 2
  • Coventry - Bon Secours Tier 2
  • Coventry Virginia - HMO
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Aetna Select
  • Aexcel PPO
  • MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • Pathway X Tiered Hospital and Dental Prime
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Aetna VA Innovation Health Open Choice PPO
  • Aetna VA Innovation Health Open HMO
  • Anthem Pathway X Tiered
  • Anthem Pathway X Tiered Hospital - VA
  • CareFirst BCBS HealthBlue PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • OptimaFit Direct
  • OptimaFit Select
  • UHC MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS
  • UnitedHealthcare Compass HMO
  • Piedmont Community HealthCare HMO
  • Optima Health OptimaFit Direct (HMO)
  • Optima Health OptimaFit Standard (HMO)
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