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Dr. Erin Eliabeth Nichols
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Erin Nichols
Ophthalmology
Mentor, OH
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Erin Nichols is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon at Ophthalmic Physicians Incorporated in Mentor. She provides routine and advanced eye care for adults, including modern cataract surgery and laser vision correction, and helps patients manage chronic conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. Patients value her clear communication and her steady focus on comfort and safety before, during, and after treatment.
Dr. Nichols graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pittsburgh, then earned her medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed a preliminary medicine internship at Pennsylvania Hospital and an ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital, where she contributed to research and presented at national meetings. Her honors include the J. Donald M. Gass Award and a Canby Robinson Society full-tuition scholarship. In the clinic and surgery center, Dr. Nichols tailors care to each person’s visual goals, offering thoughtful guidance on lens and laser options so patients can make confident decisions.
Training
OphthalmologyWills Eye HospitalResidency
MDVanderbilt University School of MedicineMedical School
Biology and History & Philosophy of ScienceUniversity of PittsburghUndergraduate
Awards & Honors
J. Donald M. Gass Award
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineCanby Robinson Society Full-Tuition Scholarship
Vanderbilt UniversityPhi Beta Kappa
University of Pittsburgh
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:OH
- License Numbers:35.138536


