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Nika is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist who practices in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is affiliated with several hospitals in the area, and is also involved with advocacy organizations that focus on women's health, including Physicians for Reproductive Health.

Nika received her BA in Biology from Brandeis University and holds an MS in Human Nutrition from Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition. She earned her MD from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Board certifications

Nika is:

  • Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
  • A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Hospital affiliations

Nika currently serves as an OB-GYN at Valley Community Healthcare. She has also been affiliated with several other hospitals in the Las Vegas area, including MountainView Hospital.

Other relevant positions

In addition to her work in hospital settings, Nika has also worked as a gynecologist for Lane Fertility Institute, a fertility clinic in California.

Awards

Nika has received the following professional awards and recognitions:

  • Recognition of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology – American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
  • Outstanding Statewide Resident Educator – University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
  • Award for Excellence in Family Planning – University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Medicine

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