Brian Nicholas, MD, FACS

Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
122 Maple Ave, White Plains, NY 10601
914-849-3755
21 Laurel Ave, Suite 290, Cornwall, NY 12518
914-849-3755
600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 301, Harrison, NY 10528
914-849-3755

Biography

Dr. Brian D. Nicholas serves as the Director of Hearing and Balance at White Plains Hospital, offering clinical, academic and research experience and leadership to the Otolaryngology practice. He sees adult and pediatric patients for the treatment of hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders and skull base tumors.

He is board-certified in Otolaryngology/ENT as well as Otology/Neurotology, a subspecialty of ENT that centers on the care of the ear and base of the skull. Dr. Nicholas specializes in medical and surgical treatment of hearing and balance disorders, including cochlear implantation, Meniere’s disease, acoustic neuromas/vestibular schwannomas, and bone-anchored hearing implants.

Dr. Nicholas received his medical degree from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and completed his internship and residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He then went on to complete a two-year fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Virginia.

Among his honors, Dr. Nicholas has been named a fellow both of the American College of Surgeons and the Triological Society. He has been named a top doctor over five years by both New York Top Docs and Best Doctors in America®. In his role training the ENT doctors of tomorrow, he has received the Faculty Teacher of the Year award from the residents at Upstate Medical University, where he spent more than eight years as faculty.

Dr. Nicholas also brings a national academic reputation to White Plains. He is active in many professional societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), the American Neurotology Society and the American Otological Society. He has served on multiple committees for the AAO-HNS and received the Committee of Excellence Award for his work on the Otology/Neurotology Education Committee.

He currently serves on the editorial board for the specialty’s flagship journal, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and has been named a Star Reviewer.

In addition, he is the author of over 30 articles in peer-reviewed publications with research topics, including the effects of smoking on the function of the ear, cochlear implantation, ototoxicity, hearing and balance symptoms of concussion, and the otologic manifestations of cleft lip and palate. Dr. Nicholas is also the author of several book chapters and is regularly invited to present his work on the local, national and international stage.

Dr. Nicholas regularly travels abroad to provide expert otologic care and train surgeons in developing nations such as Ethiopia and Vietnam.

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Medical Expertise

  • Associate Professor with tenure, Department of Otolaryngology, Upstate Medical University
  • Chief, Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Syracuse VA Medical Center
  • Chief, Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Community Hospital, Syracuse
  • Grant Recipient: 2019 Hendricks Pilot Grant, 2019 and 2020 Clark Endowment for Pediatric Research
  • Faculty Leadership Grand Rounds, 2020-2021

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • AETNA
  • AFFINITY
  • BLUE CROSS
  • BLUE CROSS PATHWAY EXCHANGE PLANS
  • CIGNA
  • Elderplan
  • EMBLEM HEALTHCARE SELECT- NYS EXCHANGE PLAN
  • GHI
  • HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN OF NEW YORK (HIP)
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana (Medicare/Medicaid)
  • LOCAL 1199
  • MAGNACARE
  • Medicare
  • MULTIPLAN
  • MVP
  • OSCAR- NYS EXCHANGE PLAN
  • OXFORD
  • POMCO
  • TRICARE
  • United

Before your appointment, please confirm with your insurance company that this provider accepts your insurance.

Recent Patient Comments

Press Ganey
5
02/24/2023
Dr. Nicholas was very thoughtful and helpful. I appreciated all the time he gave me and concern for my issue.
5
02/22/2023
The doctor was very concerned, very thorough and explained very thoughtfully.
5
02/14/2023
*Dr. Nicholas was very patient and thorough in his exam. explaining everything to me & answering my questions. Strongly recommend him!
4.17
02/14/2023
Good
5
02/13/2023
Really outstanding attention and patience with discussion of my reasons for seeing Dr. Nicholas. Thorough
5
02/06/2023
Dr. Nicholas was extremely complete in his examination and explanation.
5
01/30/2023
Am recommending him to my brother!
5
01/18/2023
Excellent experience
5
01/18/2023
*Dr. Nicholas thoroughly explained the condition I have been suffering with for over 30 years. I was very impressed and felt entirely confident in his ability to solve my problem. Highly recommend.
5
01/10/2023
Very helpful Explain everything And very nice
5
01/08/2023
Dr Nicholas is just wonderful.Competent and compassionate.
5
12/24/2022
One of the best interactions I've had with a Doctor.
5
12/13/2022
Excellent doc.
5
12/10/2022
I would definitely recommend
5
12/05/2022
Besides being a wonderful surgeon, he is also the most compassionate and empathetic physician we have ever had contact with. We wish that other physicians/health providers would take the time to get to know us as *Dr. Nicholas - has done.
5
12/02/2022
*Dr. Nicholas was extremely patient and thorough in answering all my questions, fully explaining everything and helping me make informed decisions about my ear problems which are complex and atypical.
5
11/29/2022
Dr Nicholas is excellent. He fixed my issue and gave great explanations.
5
11/28/2022
Wonderful
5
11/21/2022
Dr nicoholas was fantastic. He was clear, informative, showed understanding and concern. One of the best doctors I have been treated by.
5
11/20/2022
Good
5
11/14/2022
I would recommend them to anyone who needs help
5
10/31/2022
I experienced excellent communication and rapport with Dr. Nicholas. Answered all my questions in a clear and understandable manner. Felt I was at the right place with the right doctor.
5
10/23/2022
Very good exam and explanation
5
10/22/2022
Dr Nicholas was extremely caring, and informative, explained diagnosis, treatment plan, etc. Very clearly
5
10/21/2022
Very comforting & professional good experience always.
5
10/19/2022
*Dr. Nicholas was very professional, and informative. He spent time listening and explaining things to me. He gave me the highest level of care & through exam.
5
10/10/2022
Dr Nicholas took the time and care to explain and answer all of my questions.Very personable - this was a great experience for me
5
10/10/2022
Best doctor I have seen in MANY years. Spent unhurried time listening and explaining and including me in decision-making. I would give Dr. Nicholas a 10+ rating if I could.
5
10/07/2022
Great advice to ease issues
4.58
09/30/2022
Very good.
5
09/14/2022
Dr was great also had a nice personality, very likable.
5
09/13/2022
I appreciated the accurate history the doctor was trying to get from me. I was upset because my symptoms had been persisting for months prior to my appointment. Dr. Nicholas was compassionate, understanding and very knowledgeable.
5
09/13/2022
I have already recommended Dr B Nicholas. He is professional, very smart, and very caring.
5
09/13/2022
It was very good everything was for me a gratitude thank you
5
08/19/2022
The dr. was so thorough in explaining how to treat the problem. He was very attentive and really took his time to listen and explain the problem & treatment.
5
08/11/2022
Doctor Nicholas was excellent. Was able to quickly diagnose and offer solutions
5
08/07/2022
Dr was amazing. Easy to talk to. Listened to my concerns. Very knowledgeable and gave me the education I needed
5
08/01/2022
Dr. Nicoholas listened to the symptoms I have been experiencing and was sensitive to the fact that I was having a hard time hearing him with the mask on. His treatment has already helped me greatly. Very happy that I was recommended to see him and look forward to the follow up appointment.
5
08/01/2022
OUTSTANDING DOCTOR
5
07/31/2022
We felt the Dr. Nicholas was willing to spend time with us to get to know us and to explain our options. He explained to us the benefits and possible negatives of the procedure and that gave us confidence to proceed with the decision for the Cochlear Implant.
4.17
07/27/2022
Good
5
07/22/2022
Very good experience every one is helpful.
5
07/09/2022
*Dr. Nicholas is warm, but very professional, and extremely thorough & willing to discuss/explain even unlikely outside possibilities/options in detail.
5
07/07/2022
The doctor explained clearly and the medical problem and the treatment.
5
07/05/2022
Feel heard and dr was thorough and had answers.
5
06/28/2022
Informative, caring and patient
5
06/27/2022
He was excellent, in all aspects of care, and covering what is good for me.I would highly recommend him to anybody, he did superb job.
5
06/13/2022
Very explanatory
5
05/24/2022
The doctor explained things very well
5
05/18/2022
Excellent care!
5
05/16/2022
Dr. Nicholson was WONDERFUL!!! Please give him some Flowers
5
05/13/2022
Excellent experience with Dr. Nicholas --would recommend him and his staff, highly.
5
04/26/2022
Confirmed my concerns.
5
04/23/2022
Very good
5
04/20/2022
Attentive to my concerns & very informative about my symptoms/status. Received my chart in advance & shared findings, assessment with me.
5
04/12/2022
Dr. Nicholas was very informative and helpful.
5
04/12/2022
Dr. Nicholas was excellent and asked a lot of good questions and provided very clear diagnosis, advice, and care.
5
04/11/2022
Although I need further evaluation, the information which I was given, makes me confident that I will get the help I need to care for myself.
5
04/11/2022
Dr. Nicholas was extremely attentive and showed sensitivity to all of my issues.
5
04/11/2022
I would absolutely recommend Dr. Nicholas

    Education & Training

    Medical Degree
    • Upstate Medical University
    Post-graduate Training
    • Internship, General Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
    • Residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
    • Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, University of Virginia
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology
    • Neurotology
    Memberships
    • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
    • Fellow, Triological Society
    • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
    • American Neurotology Society
    • American Otological Society

    Institutional Affiliations

    • White Plains Hospital
    Brian Nicholas, MD, FACS
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    Overall Satisfaction

    4.9 / 5
    225 Ratings | 60 Comments
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