Allen D. Nicholson MD
Elbow, Shoulder, Pediatric & Adolescent Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Replacement
1430 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
303 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
776 Shrewsbury Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Patient Reviews
The following are reviews from patients of Dr. Nicholson.
“I had an excellent experience with Dr. Nicholson. He takes his time with me, explains the results, and discusses options. He answers texts as well. What other doctor does that? I refer anyone with shoulder issues to Dr. Nicholson.”
– Edie N.
“Dr. Nicholson saw me on an emergency basis. He’s professional and extremely kind. Dr. Nicholson showed me the X-ray taken at the emergency room and explained that I had options and that we had time to decide what course of action to take. I absolutely recommend Dr. Nicholson and feel very confident with him.”
– Diane M.
“Dr. Nicholson answered every question I had. I feel very confident in his hands, which is great for me as I might have shoulder surgery with him next June.”
– Joan G.
“I chose Dr. Nicholson because of his fellowship in shoulder surgery at HHS. He had a wealth of knowledge, answered all my questions, and explained my options. I was very satisfied with my visit with him.”
– Elizabeth G.
“Dr. Nicholson gave an excellent presentation on my medical condition and how it will be rectified.”
– Thomas M.
“Dr. Nicholson was prompt and friendly and got right to my needs. It was a surprisingly pleasant experience to be listened to and treated so quickly. It was much better than I had anticipated.”
– Patrick W.
“Dr. Nicholson is fantastic. As a lifelong athlete who has had to see many orthopedic doctors, he is top-notch. He explains your condition clearly and even uses computer pictures and wall charts. He makes great eye contact and shakes hands before and after each appointment. He is the most personable doctor I’ve ever seen. And he imparts his knowledge on your condition in an understandable manner. I can’t recommend him highly enough. I have told my family and friends all about him. They will definitely use him when needed.”
– Ann C.
“Dr. Nicholson was excellent. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly and clearly. He’s a great addition to your practice. I have been coming to your offices for many years, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to have him as my doctor this time.”
– Colleen H.
“Dr. Nicholson is a professional and caring physician. He spends time with you and listens. The staff was courteous, and there was minimal wait in the waiting room.”
– Edith N.
“Dr. Nicholson was friendly, knowledgeable, and pleasant. He spoke to me in layman's language without being condescending. He has an excellent bedside manner.”
– Peter S.
“No waiting and friendly staff. Dr. Nicholson is professional.”
– Anne F.
“Dr. Nicholson took the time to explain exactly what he thought the problem was. He was very personable and reassuring. He made a reasonable treatment plan for me and gave me a great shot. I Didn’t even feel it.”
– Phyllis B.
“Dr. Nicholson is wonderful. So knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous. I can’t say enough. He helped so much with my shoulder impingement.”
– Rosanne N.
“Dr. Nicholson listened to me and figured it out.”
– Nina S.
“Dr. Nicholson is very good.”
– Paul R.
“Dr. Nicholson saw my child two hours after calling for an appointment. The staff was great. Dr. Nicholson was very thorough and explained my son's injury and how the treatment would go. I chose him due to his excellent reviews, and I can honestly say that I felt the same way. Great doctor and great office. I highly recommend Dr. Nicholson.”
– Christine F.
“Dr. Nicholson is very thorough and explains everything. He is patient.”
– Rose D.
“Dr. Nicholson helped me a lot with his knowledge of why I was in pain.”
– Linda F.
“Dr. Nicholson is such a refreshingly patient, kind, and thorough doctor. He pays attention to the details and ensures patient understanding with genuine care. I’m beyond thankful and impressed.”
– Victoria M.
“The experience was excellent. Dr. Nicholson was very helpful and my shoulder feels so much better.”
– Angelo N.
“Dr. Nicholson was professional and he answered my questions.”
– Virginia L.
“Dr. Nicholson is extremely knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner, and a soft touch with the cortisone injection. He made me feel comfortable and understand clearly what was happening with my shoulder. Great service. Dr. Nicholson and Dr. Gabisan are two great surgeons with great knowledge and expertise in their departments.”
– Alexandra B.
“Dr. Nicholson is always very kind and understanding with my father-in-law, who is 90 years old. The doctor listens to my father-in-law's concerns and is never dismissive of his questions. This was Dad’s third appointment with Dr. Nicholson and they have all been very good. Thank you.”
– Ron C.
“Dr. Nicholson is a wonderful physician.”
– Rich H.
“Dr. Nicholson was pleasant. He took his time and explained all options completely.”
– Pam S.
“Dr. Nicholson was very pleasant, understanding, and explained everything very well.”
– Colleen H.
“Dr. Nicholson took his time to explain the process and was very thorough.”
– Larry T.
“Dr. Nicholson was so professional and patient. Definitely helped relieve my pain. Excellent doctor.”
– Diane A.
“Dr. Nicholson was very thorough and professional. Explained everything to me.”
– Lorraine B.
“Doctor Nicholson was very efficient and full of knowledge and made me feel at ease. Very kind.”
– Joan F.
“Awesome. Doctor Nicholson is very personable, fixed my problem, and took his time to make sure all my questions were answered. I would recommend him to anyone needing his specialty. Thank you.”
– Melanie M.
“Dr. Nicholson was very knowledgeable and had an accommodating staff. They were pleasant to work with.”
– Catherine C.
“Excellent care, very knowledgeable. Dr. Nicholson is an excellent doctor.”
– Michele S.
“Doctor Nicholson was very thorough and patient during his evaluation. He took time to examine me and explain what he saw on my X-rays and CT scan and the implications of the images. In addition, he made sound recommendations and requested additional testing before proceeding any further. I felt very comfortable and at ease with this doctor and look forward to seeing him again.”
– Tom J.
“Everyone was very pleasant. Their services were very quick. Dr. Nicholson is sympathetic and compassionate and quickly got me set up for surgery. I appreciate everybody at the practice!”
– Kathleen D.
“Dr. Nicholson gives me excellent information about feeling better.”
– Kathleen M.
“Beth Conway is super nice and always willing to help me. Dr. Nicholson was super informative and explained everything to me beforehand. He explained all the pros and cons of each treatment option. His personality is very engaging and friendly.”
– Kris B.
“Excellent care. Dr. Nicholson is very professional.”
– Charles C.
“Dr. Nicholson was very professional and easy to talk to. He listened, questioned, and gave me my options. I would definitely recommend him.”
– Frances S.
“First time meeting Dr. Nicholson. Professional, personable, and knowledgeable, he quickly diagnosed my shoulder issue and provided solutions. Thus was the best experience I have had in this office. The woman who took the x rays was also very good and quite pleasant. Sorry, I did not get her name. Also, the reddish-haired woman at the front desk is a good first impression of your office. I suggest giving each a raise as you do not want to lose them.”
– Raymond V.
“Excellent care. Dr. Nicholson is very informative and thorough. Very nice bedside manner.”
– Maria S.
“Friendly staff and all-around great experience. I was very confident in Dr. Nicholson and his diagnosis.”
– Marcus L.
“Dr. Nicholson was professional, knowledgeable & communicative. I would recommend him.”
– Mary G.
“I recently brought my 86-year-old father in for a broken shoulder. We were having some difficulty with the medical health insurance card that I provided for him. Beth worked with me for hours on it over the phone until it was resolved and then went out of her way to come and meet with us during our visit there. The entire office staff was warm and welcoming and made us feel right at home. I love this practice, and I would never go anywhere else. Highly recommend.”
– Ann E.
“Dr. Nicholson was very thorough and informative. Did not rush and answered all questions and explained each procedure.”
– Arlene V.
“Dr. Nicholson was gracious, articulate, and personal, as well as extremely professional. He treated me like his only patient and explained all of my questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him. I know that he took excellent care of me, for which I am so grateful.”
– Fathervincent R.
“Dr. Nicholson was very easy to speak with. He listened and explained what could be done to help me with my problem. I would definitely recommend him to persons with orthopedic problems.”
– Patricia M.
“Excellent with Dr. Nicholson.”
– Ronald L.
“Excellent and companionate service. Dr. Nicholson reached out to me the day after my visit to follow up on the progress of my condition. He gave me his personal phone number and asked me to call him if there were any issues. I am impressed with his attitude, and he handled all my questions and concerns explaining in detail all my questions.”
– Noel M.