J. Kent Nickell, O.D.
Kent Nickell, OD, is a native of eastern Kentucky, having been born and raised in West Liberty in Morgan County. Dr. Nickell graduated cum laude from Morehead State University in 1980. After an externship at the Castle Air Force Base Flight Clinic, he graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1983. Dr. Nickell has been licensed in Texas and Ohio as well as Kentucky.
Dr. Nickell comes to Kentucky Eye Institute with much experience in primary care of patients with vision and eye health concerns. He received valuable experience as a staff member of the Levin Eye Institute and the Amend Center for Eye Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Nickell has been a practicing optometrist in West Liberty since 1983.
Dr. Nickell is married to Kimberly Vater Nickell and they have two children, Allison and Joel. They make their home in West Liberty.
Dr. Nickell provides primary eye care at Kentucky Eye Institute in West Liberty and Morehead.
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