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Ken Paul Nikaidoh, PA-C
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Ken Paul Nikaidoh, PA-C
Physician Assistant-Surgical
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Surgical Specialists 8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 320 Dallas, TX 75231-4481
UTSW School of Health Professions-Physician Assistants - Graduate School - 2019
Bio
Service to the community has long been a priority for Ken Nikaidoh. He served as an emergency medical technician before turning his focus to inpatient care in 2014. In addition to being a dedicated clinician in the Dallas area, Ken has made it a point to help underserved populations across the globe. His fluency in the Spanish language enabled him to serve as a translator between physicians and patients during his volunteer work in Honduras. He also delivered and fitted wheelchairs for communities in Havana, Cuba.
Ken completed his post-baccalaureate pre-medicine coursework at The University of Texas at Arlington. He later earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions in Dallas. His experience includes trauma care, surgical assistance for minimally invasive abdominal, oncological and gynecological procedures, pediatrics and wound care. Ken is certified as a physician assistant.