SSM Health Medical Group

Kathleen Nikodym, PA Physician Assistant in St. Charles, MO

4.9 out of 5 –

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."_

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Reviews

Rating Breakdown

Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Question Breakdown
4.9
Overall Experience
4.9
Listened Carefully
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
4.9
Knew Medical History
4.9
Involved in Care Decisions
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect

Patient Reviews

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4.9 out of 5

300 ratings,

122 reviews

10/28/2026

Very friendly and always with a smile

10/28/2026

I see her for knee injections. But she was aware of another medical situation I have at the moment. That meant a lot.

10/26/2026

The best!

10/21/2026

Wonderful!!!!!!

10/20/2026

I brought in my MRI images on disk. She didn’t even look at them. Just read off a piece of paper. She couldn’t be bothered to do a thorough job She already had her mind made up on what she was going to do. I had no input