Education and Background

Dr. Nicolaou received his medical degree from the University of Cape Town Medical School and completed his residency in radiation oncology at the British Columbia Cancer Agency at the University of British Columbia. He completed a fellowship in radiation oncology at Fox Chase.  He has extensive experience treating Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, prostate, breast, lung, head and neck, gastrointestinal and melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. He has extensive experience with IMRT, IGRT and 3D CRT.

He speaks fluent Greek and Afrikaans.

Dr. Nicolaou believes passionately in caring for the whole patient. “Cancer affects every aspect of life, and it is important to have a team that can address all of a patient’s complex needs. Patients trust us to save their lives and to maintain their quality of life. We are fortunate to have the most progressive technology available to provide effective treatment, as well as the multidisciplinary team to address their physical, emotional, social, and financial concerns. Cancer is a very personal illness, and we are here to develop long-term relationships. I treat patients as though they were members of my family.”

Specialties

• Radiation oncology

Certifications, Memberships, Accomplishments

Dr. Nicolaou is certified by the American Board of Radiology in therapeutic radiology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His accomplishments include the inception of the Total Body Irradiation and the Head and Neck radiation programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

His accomplishments have led to his being listed as a Philadelphia magazine Top Doc for Radiation Oncology for more than a dozen years. He also has been listed multiple times among Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors and America’s Top Doctors for Cancer Treatment.