Dr. Gene Nicholls, OD

 
4.9 (19)
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Dr. Gene Nicholls, OD

Specialty

Specialty
Optometrist

Address

Address
151 W. Main Street
City
Dothan
State
Alabama
ZIP
36305
Phone
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Longitude
-85.39
Latitude
31.22
Dr. Nicholls holds several degrees; he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Old Dominion University, a Masters degree in Biology from William & Mary College, and his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University.

Dr. Nicholls focuses on primary eye care and family practice optometry. He is licensed and certified in Ocular Therapeutics and contact lenses in the State of Alabama. 

Dr. Nicholls is a native of Virginia. He and his wife Sharon have been residents of Dothan for 32 years. They enjoy being with their three children and their families, who also reside in the Dothan area. Dr. and Mrs. Nicholls are active members of Covenant United Methodist Church. 

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Patient Vanessa
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5.0
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ID#: 035406
Wait time: 10 minutes

Dr. Nicholls was awesome. Debra was fabulous and always checked on me. She's wonderful.
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Patient Ruth
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ID#: 035409
Wait time: 10 minutes

I love this place. Always friendly.
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Patient Jeff
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ID#: 035322
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Patient Allen
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ID#: 035326
Wait time: 20 minutes
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Patient Ron
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ID#: 035003
Wait time: 15 minutes

Dr. Nicholls is awesome!
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Patient Norma
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ID#: 035005
Wait time: 10 minutes
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Patient Jaime
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5.0
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5.0
ID#: 035311
Wait time: 30 minutes
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Patient Mary
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4.7
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
Waiting Time During Visit
 
3.0
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5.0
ID#: 035317
Wait time: 30 minutes
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Patient Brittany
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4.5
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3.0
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5.0
ID#: 027771
Wait time: 45 minutes
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Patient Elizabeth
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4.6
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
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Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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4.0
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5.0
ID#: 035414
Wait time: 1.5 minutes

I love Denny Vision. They do care and staff is friendly with a family atmosphere.
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Patient Krystal
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Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
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Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
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3.0
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4.0
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4.0
ID#: 027778
Wait time: 45 minutes

Dr. Nicholls was perfect. My son was comfortable talking to him and made my son very welcome. Staff was exceptionally professional and kind.
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Patient Zach
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4.4
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4.0
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4.0
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Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
5.0
Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
4.0
Accurately Diagnosed Condition
 
4.0
Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
4.0
Waiting Time During Visit
 
5.0
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5.0
ID#: 027776
Wait time: 20 minutes

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Patient Kimberly
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4.6
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4.0
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5.0
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Demonstrates Bedside Manner
 
5.0
Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
4.0
Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
4.0
Accurately Diagnosed Condition
 
5.0
Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
4.0
Waiting Time During Visit
 
4.0
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5.0
ID#: 035402
Wait time: 10 minutes
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Patient Janell
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
5.0
Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
5.0
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5.0
Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
ID#: 027969
Wait time: 2 minutes

I was very pleased. Waiting time was around 2 minutes to see Dr. Great!
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Patient Keith
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4.7
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5.0
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4.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
5.0
Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
5.0
Accurately Diagnosed Condition
 
5.0
Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
5.0
Waiting Time During Visit
 
4.0
Spends Enough Time With Me
 
5.0
ID#: 027977
Wait time: N/A

The staff is great.
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Patient Mariya
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4.9
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5.0
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5.0
Demonstrates Bedside Manner
 
4.0
Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
5.0
Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
ID#: 027704
Wait time: N/A
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Listens & Addresses Concerns
 
5.0
Demonstrates Bedside Manner
 
5.0
Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
5.0
Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
5.0
Accurately Diagnosed Condition
 
5.0
Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
ID#: 027706
Wait time: 30 minutes
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Listens & Addresses Concerns
 
5.0
Demonstrates Bedside Manner
 
5.0
Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
5.0
Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
5.0
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5.0
Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
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5.0
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ID#: 027755
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Patient Ethel
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5.0
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5.0
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Demonstrates Bedside Manner
 
5.0
Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
5.0
Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
5.0
Accurately Diagnosed Condition
 
5.0
Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
5.0
Waiting Time During Visit
 
5.0
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5.0
ID#: 027758
Wait time: 1 hour

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