Dr. Gene Nicholls, OD

 
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Dr. Gene Nicholls, OD
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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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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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Patient Allen
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Wait time: 20 minutes
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Patient Ron
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Wait time: 15 minutes

Dr. Nicholls is awesome!
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Patient Norma
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Wait time: 10 minutes
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Patient Jaime
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Wait time: 30 minutes
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Patient Mary
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ID#: 035317
Wait time: 30 minutes
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Patient Brittany
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ID#: 027771
Wait time: 45 minutes
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Patient Elizabeth
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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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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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5.0
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Wait time: 20 minutes

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Patient Kimberly
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Wait time: 10 minutes
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Patient Janell
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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
ID#: 027977
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The staff is great.
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Patient Mariya
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4.9
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Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
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5.0
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Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
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Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
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5.0
Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
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ID#: 027706
Wait time: 30 minutes
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5.0
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5.0
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Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
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Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
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ID#: 027755
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Patient Ethel
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Office Staff is Professional & Courteous
 
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Office is Clean & Comfortable
 
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Staff Follows Up as Needed
 
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5.0
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ID#: 027758
Wait time: 1 hour

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