Nicole Slimko, PA-C
- Position: Physician Assistant to Dr. Jeffrey Jacoby
- Primary Specialty: Spine
About Nicole
Nicole is a licensed, board-certified physician assistant who works alongside Dr. Jeffrey Jacoby in the treatment and prevention of orthopedic spine conditions and injuries.
As a physician assistant, Nicole evaluates and treats patients independently and assists in surgical cases. She routinely orders and interprets X-rays in the clinic and coordinates advanced imaging, such as MRI and CT scans, when necessary to support comprehensive patient care.
She holds both Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association.
She is a former collegiate volleyball player, which sparked her interest in orthopedics and led her down the path to working in the field. When she is not at work, Nicole enjoys watercolor painting, finding new hobbies and traveling around the world.
- College
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Bachelor of Science
Bowling Green State University
Ohio, IL
- Medical School
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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Yeshiva University – Katz School of Health and Science
New York, NY
Physician assistants are versatile clinicians in our practice. They can perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries, order and interpret lab tests, perform minor procedures, assist in surgery, and provide patient education. They extend the ability of our surgeons to care for our patients. PA-C is an acronym for Physician Assistant–Certified, meaning they have their medical licenses and have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying exam, among other requirements, before receiving the medical license designation “PA-C”.