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Michelle M Nicholas, CRNP

Bariatric Surgery, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
WellSpan Weight Management - Chambersburg 1624 Orchard Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 267-6427

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:I decided to pursue a career in medicine to help others.I wanted to help others attain a higher level of health and wellness by providing information on prevention and education.My goal is to model those behaviors and to share how to enjoy improved health everyday.What I want my patients to know about me:I started teaching exercise classes in 1981 to earn money to go to nursing school.I have been a certified yoga instructor since 1985 and a certified Pilates instructor since 2000.I recently became certified as a health coach with the National Society of Health Coaches.My specialty certification is in Obesity and Weight Management, CSOWMWhat I do when I'm not seeing patients:My spare time is spent with my family and enjoying the outdoors. I enjoy walking the dog and watching wildlife in my yard.I teach yoga classes, Tai Chi classes and Pilates classes, and do weight lifting.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Pennsylvania State University (Professional Education) - 2000

Penn State Univ (Graduate School) - 2000

SUNY @ Albany - 1993

State University of New York - 1990

Shepherd University - 1985

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

WellSpan Weight Management
1624 Orchard Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri:7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Bariatric Surgery
Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

AmeriHealth Caritas
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
HealthPartners
Meritain Health
GEHA

Cancer 44
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
Orthopedics 71
Neurology & Neurosurgery 54
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 71
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 73
Diabetes & Endocrinology 27
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 72
Psychiatry 80
Geriatrics 67
Rehabilitation 64
Obsterics & Gynecology 14
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 8
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 43