Dr. Nixon received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine of the Rosalind Franklin University. He completed his surgical residency at Monsignor Clement Kern Hospital for Special Surgery in Warren, Michigan.

Dr. Nixon has served more than 40 years in the United States Army Reserve achieving the rank of Colonel. He served 20 years as an army aviator, attaining Master Army Aviator with over 900 hours of combat flight time. He served as a podiatrist for 20 years with notable assignments that included the USMA at West Point, NY
and Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. Dr. Nixon has served actively in Vietnam, Desert Storm and the Global War on Terrorism.

Dr. Nixon is currently Chief of Podiatry and Residency Director at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He held the same position for over 19 years at Veterans Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Nixon holds academic appointments at all eight colleges of podiatric medicine and is an adjunct professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine. He has been actively involved in numerous academic and clinical research projects as a primary investigator. He currently serves as Director of Clinical Research for Village Podiatry Centers.

Diplomate:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine

Board Certified:
Foot Surgery
Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine

Fellow:
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Professional Organizations:
American Podiatric Medical Association
Georgia Podiatric Medical Association