SSM Health Medical Group
Kathleen Nikodym, PA
Physician Assistant
SSM Health Orthopedics - Kisker Road
1475 Kisker Road St. Charles, MO 63304
Katie Nikodym is a board-certified physician assistant for Dr. Jody Jachna, an orthopedic surgeon who treats patients for sports injuries and specializes in adult joint reconstruction at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. She sees patients and assists in surgery, and has more than 19 years orthopedic surgery experience.
Katie attended William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, where she earned undergraduate degrees in biology and sports medicine. She earned a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, Illinois.
Katie is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
_"I have a genuine care for my patients, and I strive to provide education and guidance about clinical decisions related to an injury or condition that is respectful of each patient's needs, values and concerns. I explain the options for conservative or surgical management so my patients can choose what is best for them."_
Katie attended William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, where she earned undergraduate degrees in biology and sports medicine. She earned a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, Illinois.
Katie is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
_"I have a genuine care for my patients, and I strive to provide education and guidance about clinical decisions related to an injury or condition that is respectful of each patient's needs, values and concerns. I explain the options for conservative or surgical management so my patients can choose what is best for them."_
About Me
Specialties
Physician Assistant
Gender
Female
Education
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Master of Science, 2001
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
Certifications
Missouri State Board of Registration
National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.9Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions5.0Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
270 ratings,
102 reviews
6/3/2026
Very satisfied.
5/29/2026
Katie is awesome!!
5/27/2026
Always pleasant, listens to me, offers solutions, encouraging....just the best!
5/22/2026
She is a wonderful person!!! So kind!!! A lot of advise of many things that will help me I am sure!!!
5/20/2026
Her concern is the determining factor
Map & Directions
SSM Health Orthopedics - Kisker Road
1475 Kisker RoadSt. Charles, MO 63304
Mon
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
