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Dr David Nicholls

Rheumatology Maroochydore

Dr David Nicholls

14 years of experience

2,825+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Nicholls at a glance

Dr David Nicholls is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Maroochydore, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Maroochydore, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Nicholls is a highly qualified healthcare provider with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. They are dedicated to providing individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Their goal is to empower patients to actively participate in their own healthcare journeys.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr David Nicholls

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Maroochydore (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Navarra, Maroochydore (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-537611 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-9541EAD1 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,955
Annual physical exam 99395 1,709
Vaccination administration 90471 1,765
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,994

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Nicholls in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Nicholls with the team
WITH TEAM
David Nicholls at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet David Nicholls

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AU
    David Nicholls, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2047/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31494443 · cited by 99
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    David Nicholls, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8202/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33681648 · cited by 105
  3. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AU
    David Nicholls, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7268/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31603146 · cited by 31

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Maroochydore · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Maroochydore · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.nicholls@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr David Nicholls's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Nicholls treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr David Nicholls is one of 194 rheumatology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse rheumatology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Maroochydore matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Maroochydore carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does David Nicholls specialise in?

    David Nicholls specialises in Rheumatology in Maroochydore, AU.

  • What conditions does David Nicholls treat?

    David Nicholls treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Nicholls practise?

    David Nicholls practises in Maroochydore, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Nicholls speak?

    David Nicholls speaks English.

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