NICHOLAS T. GATES, MD

Specialties

Foot & Ankle Surgery
Sports Medicine
Achilles Tendon Disorders

Locations

Highland Heights, KY
- NKU Campus

Dr. Nicholas T. Gates is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot & ankle surgery. His practice has been dedicated to foot & ankle surgery and sports medicine since 1998. His interests include ankle arthroscopy, fractures, Achilles tendon disorders, total ankle replacement and forefoot reconstruction. He treats foot & ankle injuries in athletes and non-athletes, including occupational injuries. Dr. Gates served as the President of OrthoCincy from 2022 to 2024. Dr. Gates sees patients at our Highland Heights (NKU) location.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science – Xavier University, Biology
Medical Degree – University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency – Mt. Carmel Medical Center
Fellowship – Cleveland Clinic, Foot & Ankle Surgery
Board Certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

KY Medical License
OH Medical License

Professional Affiliations

President of OrthoCincy, 2022 - 2024
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Pedorthic Footwear Association
Performing Arts Medical Association
Northern Kentucky Medical Society
Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati

Hospital Affiliations

St. Elizabeth Healthcare
The Christ Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Sports Medicine

Team Physician for:

Highlands High School
Highlands Middle School

Foot & Ankle Consultant for:

Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
Thomas More University (TMU)

Awards & Recognitions

Cincinnati Magazine: Named "Top Doctor" 2019 - 2024
Selected as a Finalist for the Cincinnati Business Courier's Health Care Heroes "Innovator Award" for his development of the Internal Brace Augmentation Procedure for ankle stabilization, 2015

Publications

“Interdigital Corns” Foot and Ankle Clinics
Tension Band Arthrodesis of Small Joints in the Hand