NICHOLAS T. GATES, MD
Specialties
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Achilles Tendon Disorders
- 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
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