He obtained his medical school training at the University of Michigan Medical School and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Nickele takes several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. He has received the following distinctions: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Super Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Super Doctors. Dr. Nickele is professionally affiliated with Regions Hospital Heart Center.