Nicole Schultz
Nicole Schultz

Nicole Schultz, PA

Physician Assistant, Non-Operative Orthopedics

4.9 - 844 Ratings

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek

6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097
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About

Nicole was born and raised in New Hampshire where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Shenandoah University and spent five years working in orthopaedics in Virginia. Her family relocated to Georgia in 2020 after accepting a position at Emory. She spends her free time with her family enjoying any type of outdoor activity.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Emory Healthcare Network

Year Started Practicing

  • 2015

Locations

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek

6335 Hospital Parkway
Ste 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 844 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-21

The PA Nicole was wonderful. No rush, sweet and engaged with me and my concerns. She answered all my questions with confidence.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-21

During the visit, I forgot to ask a few questions. I contacted this doctor with the patient portal. She answered all of my questions and explained everything in full. I was very pleased.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-18

Nicole is wonderful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-18

Wow she was incredible. I was always afraid to go back to this clinic since my experience in 2022, but Nicole is amazing, calm, compassionate, good explanation, explained my situation and set my expectations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Nicole Schultz NP, was very patient and able to address any concerns I had.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Nicole is always professional, upbeat and always takes plenty of time with me. She answers all my questions and gives me good suggestions. I'm very happy with all the Care I've received at this office.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

I would definitely recommend this to other people family and friends.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-08

Nicole has guided me through two joint replacements (and one more to go). She is very thorough in answering and asking questions. She has a calm demeanor, but is so friendly and professional. My husband often says he wishes she could be his PCP!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-04

Nicole is excellent in listening and understanding. I'm always partial to actually seeing the doctor but when I can't see Dr Goltzer, I feel confident with his PA.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-04

I feel very comfortable with Nichole as my PA. She was very thorough, professional, personable and knowledgeable. She listened and was able to answer all my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-02

I am very pleased with all the staff in Emory. The front desk staff are very nice, efficient, helpful and polite. Ms. Schultz PA and her staff are very nice also. Dr. Goltzer Is great. He did a successful surgery on both of my knees. I am very pleased. He is caring, compassionate, and very professional. I highly recommend him. You'll be in good hands. I really trust him and his assistant Ms. Nichole Schultz PA. I definitely give them 5+ Stars or more.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-31

Very encouraging, informative and skilled

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-31

Nicole is an amazing care provider: Immediate eye contact, questions that convey actual concern and interest for your health, a demeanor that at once are both calming and confident. There's no one I'd feel better about providing treatment!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-28

Absolutely would recommend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-24

PA Schultz is excellent! We always discuss my post-surgery progress and she recommends additional exercises for improvement. She listens and that is important to me. Thanks!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-21

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-19

PA (Nicole Schultz) took the time to hear my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-17

It been a great experience so far and it rough journey

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-15

Nicole was great. I had some questions and she answered them fully. She is obviously experienced and competent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-14

Nicole Shultz is amazing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-14

I love Nichole! She is so kind and thoughtful. She asks me my opinion on everything and makes sure I understand. She is very personable and always ask me about my family!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-14

Couldn't have been a better experience! Both Dr. Goltzer and Nicole Schultz are wonderful and so attentive, interested and collaborative.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-12

Nicole is great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-10

Awesome!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Nicole really listened to my concerns and was calm and made sure that I was comfortable and reassured before the end of the appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-28

Very patient answered all my questions very knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

I already have recommended them to others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-17

Gave options for treatment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-14

So kind, caring, and knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-14

Communication communications are Five star. Not too much not too little just right.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-09

Awsome!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-02

I had excellent experience with the care provider. She is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-31

Very professional with a personal touch

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-29

Excellent communication. Nicole highly knowledgeable and helpful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-18

Nicole is the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-17

PA Schultz was beyond excellence! She truly cares about my well being and always recommends or administers what I need most to remain pain free. Personally I wouldn't want to have any other care giver whatsoever! I trust her wholeheartedly! Her passion & expertise are unmatchable in my opinion!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-13

I really liked the experience with PA. She was very knowledgeable and helpful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-02

Some of the best medical care providers I've ever seen

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-18

My surgeon took the time to answer every question and explain my case clearly, making sure I felt comfortable making my own decision.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-17

Nicole Schultz is absolutely the BEST. Kind, empathetic, professional, knowledgeable --- a VERY GOOD listener.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-16

Nicole Shultz is THE BEST! She is so caring, concerned, always listens, very gentle, very professional.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-03

Felt like I was passed through the system this past visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-02

I loved how they were concerned about me being a patient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

Very professional and knowledgeable. Answered all my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

Nicole Schultz PA is the ABSOLUTE BEST. She listens well, is very clear in her explanations, and can translate technical information to understandable words for the medical layperson.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

Dr Shultz understood and addressed my concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-22

Nicole was extremely professional and knowledgeable. She took great care in explaining any questions and concerns I had.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-17

PA Schultz is excellent. She listens and we discuss and develop my care plan jointly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-01

I had heard of this provider because my husband hand been treated by her in the past. He had only good things to say about her and she exceeded my expectations! Will want to see her again should I need Orthopedic care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-28

Always treated professionally and courteously.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-28

Nicole was very caring & explained things well. She was great to deal with

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-25

Excellent experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-25

Concerned, good listening, very knowledgeable and professional. Very impressed with PA and team.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-25

Nicole was extraordinarily helpful and kind in the appointment. She listened well, answered all the questions thoroughly and clearly and was empathetic to my situation which caused the need for the revision.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

The most professional Healthcare that I have ever used

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-17

Already recommended multiple family members to see Nicole and/or Dr. Goltzer

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-16

The care was very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-16

Nicole is always wonderful. She provides me with some pep in my step which enables me to be active.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

Nicole Schultz is an excellent PA. Medically proficient yet empathetic and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

Nicole went over my X-rays, letting me know everything looked good. She asked my preference on another cast or a brace. She went over differences with the brace. She made sure I didn't have any questions or concerns before she left me. She's always very professional and pleasant.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-07

Very concerned and helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-16

I'm extremely satisfied with the care and the concern shown to me!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-13

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-13

Nicole Shultz is THE BEST. She is so caring, has exemplary medical technique and knowledge and she treats the whole patient, not just the issue at hand. I count on her tremendously. She is truly a blessing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-08

Very professional and caring

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-06

Nicole was personable, knowledgable, caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-30

Nicole was amazing. She's very nice upbeat happy. She listened to everything I had to say and came up with an answer. A plan definitely would recommend her

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-30

Team provided care based on a 360 view of my recovery needs and concerns. They balanced the required protocol with my real time limitations/concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-27

Nicole is excellent and brings experience, technical knowledge, and empathy to the session.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-26

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-26

This was a post surgery follow up visit. PA Schultz was excellent. She listened to my concerns, explained my progress and what I could anticipate with ongoing therapy. I felt all my concerns were fully addressed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-19

Nicole is my life saver! My injections every 3/5 months instantly get me back on my feet. She always accommodates my requests for an appointment without delays. It's always great to see her & catch up on both our families - so frienfly & comforting! I wouldn't dream of seeing anyone else for this procedure or anything related!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-19

I've told everyone that I know all about the great people and service I've received at your favi

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

Always very thorough and helpful.. Bery caring.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-09

Everything is good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-23

Non-rushed interaction. Easy to talk to.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-23

Nichole and her staff are excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-22

Love love Nicole, Dr. Goltzer PA

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-22

I would recommend Nichole Schultz to anyone. She is the most compassionate person I have ever met.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-22

She was great listened, was honest

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-21

Nicole is amazing - compassionate, thorough, and warm!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-15

Nicole is excellent in every way. I actually enjoy going to see her. Somehow, she delivers the shots pain free, too.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-15

Everyone was pleasant prompt with providing care and suggested alternative related to related to my concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-13

Nicole was amazing. She addressed my every question & concern in a kind and compassionate manner. I was concerned about seeing a PA, but she was involved with my surgery and was knowledgeable and confident.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-22

See prior comments, Nicole was great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-22

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-14

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-14

She was excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Very good experience!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-31

Explained the procedure I would be having made me feel at ease

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-22

I believe was in and out by the actual time my appointment had been scheduled I'm delighted with all aspects of the treatment and explanation I received during my visit. Thank you.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-20

Nicole is amazing!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-17

Very professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-14

I always feel heard and receive answers to my questions and opinions to mitigate issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

Have already referred several acquaintances

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

Nicole is outstanding at her job!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

Excellent visit, answered all my questions had great suggestions and understood my problem with a genuine desire to help solve them!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-15

Nicole is excellent in all areas - from communication to administering care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-05

From our first meeting on the day of surgery to this first post op visit, Nicole has been such an excellent practitioner and communicator. Nicole provides detailed explanations of any question and is so easy to talk to.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-05

The PAs at the post check were fantastic!!! The female PA from New Hampshire was especially helpful and informative!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-23

Nicole S provided exemplary service, showing empathy while fully addressing all of my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-23

Everything was GREAT

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-22

Nicole is great to work with. I feel very confident with her and she explains everything clearly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-19

Everyone was awesome and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-04

Always considerate of how I'm feeling and has a great bedside manor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-04

Nicole is a valuable asset to Emory. Knowledgeable, professional, caring, empathetic, personable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-26

Nicole is the heartbeat of the team. She listens, always my questions, explains past, present, and future expectations with my two new knees. Most of the time, no one enjoys going to a doctor for a follow up visit. However, Nicole is the exception. She is sincere and focuses on me when my wife and I visit with her. She has guided me through two knee replacements and I have recommended your facility to my friends who need knee surgery. I remind them how much they will appreciate Nicole!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-18

Excellent and personable ..good listener

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-11

Nicole Shultz is absolutely Amazing! Very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Nicole was familiar with my healthcare needs and gotchas before she entered the room. I have a pep in my step (8 weeks post total knee replacement) as I know for certain I was heard and seen. Thank you Nicole

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-29

I've had a longer painful recovery with swelling. I was treated for it and told it looked like it is all healing very well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-26

Nicole is a one in a million. Intelligent, personable, capable, intuitive with an outstanding bedside manager

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-16

Nichole Schultz is the best PA I've ever used. I hope she's around as long as I am!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-11

Awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-09

Nicole Schultz is the BEST! She treated me like a VIP. Nicole is so knowledgeable and explains everything so that I might understand it. She makes good eye contact, smiles, and listens. She asked about any questions I might have and answered them fully. Nicole is a true professional and makes every visit a pleasant and meaningful experience. Hold onto her as she is a valued asset.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-07

Nicole is an angel from heaven.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-04

Outstanding

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-15

Nicole is amazing! I met her with my first knee replacement and was thrilled to see her again last Friday. She is professional, friendly, attentive, and always listens to me. Nicole always answers my questions and I have full confidence in her!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-12

Nicole is WONDERFUL!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-23

Would definitely recommend

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-19

Nicole is high on my list of my favorite people. She suggested that I try injections for my knees and after the first series I felt like I was 20 years younger. Well, at least my knees did.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-16

Nicole is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-13

Nicole Shultz is exemplary!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-31

Clear and concise communication on what I should be doing to help with my recovery.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-29

Very pleasant experience very knowledgeable very helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-29

Nicole is wonderful. She listened to everything I said and answered any concerns I had. I've never worried about my hip surgery being in the hands of Nicole and especially Dr. Goeltzer!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-23

Great job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-08

Very thorough. Easy to talk with.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-01

Excellent caring conversation

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-24

The young gentleman/sports medicine was friendly, explained what he was doing, asked if I had any questions, answered my questions, and painlessly removed the plastic from my knee. Nicole Schultz was amazing as always. She affirmed my progress, made good eye contact, asked if I had any question, and answered all my questions perfectly. Her explaining the knee surgery process when I asked, was excellent. She never made me feel rushed and I felt as if I was a priority to her and the entire staff, including Dr Goltzer. Nicole is a SUPER STAR and the surgical staff/hospital is most fortunate to have her as part of the team.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-16

Nicole, Dr Goltzer's PA, was very helpful. She took her time to explain issues with my recovery. I didn't have any problems at this follow up visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-12

How well I was taken care of by a young assistant (I think) of Dr. Nicole's has a good command of what she does. (Thanks to Him)

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-11

She listened to me and assisted me with my other issue.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-10

Nicole is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-20

Why isn't there a Beyond Excellent choice? Because Nicole Schultz far exceeds just Very Good. Nicole is smart and empathetic and knowledgeable and efficient and patient and I appreciate everything she has done for me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-14

I'm about 24 hours removed from the procedure and my knees are feeling great. Nicole is my hero.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-13

I don't have any negative comments from any of the team

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-10

All of them did a great job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-10

PA Nicole Schultz is mu go to care giver for what is currently my most troublesome Issues. She's very knowledgeable, caring, passionate, advisory and always goes beyond my expectations - each & every time! Simply put - she's AWESOME!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-10

Nicole is extremely knowledgeable and truly one of the best cortisone knee injections I have ever received. Thank you!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-06

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-03

Nicole is excellent! Good listener and good explanation of. Treatment very personable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-28

Excellent care! Thank you!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-25

PA Shultz is the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-24

A very pleasant experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Nicole - who has been treating me hips & knees forever it seems, is always professional, knowledgeable and listens to my concerns! I would recommend her to anyone needing my kind of attention any time!!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

I have personally referred numerous patients because the care I received for 3 surgeries has just been excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-11

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-10

Im more than happy with my care. I feel like I have the best team in America!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-10

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-09

Could not have been better

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-02

Nicole always makes me feel like she is very concerned about my knee pain and gives me Solutions .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-30

I would recommend you to everyone. I traveled an hour and half just to go to you. I had such a bad experience with Piedmont, that I was going to just live in pain, my daughter found you and I am so thankful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-29

Very professional, knowledgeable & personable!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-25

Excellent injection

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-22

I truly feel well taken care of, if I have or had any questions they have been answered. And would like too thank the surgery crew of Dr. Oren Goltzer, I'm loving my new hip it's truly have been a life improving process. And personal thank you too PA. Nicole Maria Schultz, you have made this process a joy. From helping me with paperwork, concerns about my surgery too personal questions so thank you. You made me feel at ease.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-21

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-18

Adam came in first. He reviewed the information I had provided and asked questions about my issues. He did a great job. Nicole was next and she was awesome. She reviewed the x-rays with me and discussed various options for my moderately bad knees. We also discussed the arthritis in my toes and the potential that my back pain was also an arthritis issue. She provided a referral for my back. I look forward to working with Nicole.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-15

Excellent professionals

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-13

Good

Credentials

Education

  • Professional Education: Shenandoah University, PA, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2015