Nikolaus Pankow, M.D., is a family medicine physician at Baptist Health Primary Care. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Pankow was a family medicine physician at MyCare Medical in Jupiter, Fla.
Dr. Pankow earned his medical degree at Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany. He completed a general medicine residency at Praxis, Dr. D. Grünholz and Dr. W. Niebling in Titisee-Neustadt, Germany and a family medicine residency at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.
In addition to the primary care of acute illness and injury, Dr. Pankow specializes in preventive care, health maintenance and the management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, anxiety and depression, many of which are rooted in a person’s lifestyle. While Dr. Pankow recognizes that pharmaceutical treatments for these conditions are oftentimes necessary to achieve symptom suppression and mitigate the risk of complications, he says they never eliminate the root cause or cure the condition. He also points out that when solely relied upon, they enable patients to continue a lifestyle that has contributed to their illness.
To provide holistic, causative, patient-centered care, Dr. Pankow considers the interconnectedness of all aspects of a person's lifestyle. He strives to help his patients identify sustainable lifestyle changes that will not only prevent chronic conditions from worsening but possibly reverse them and, at the same time, improve their quality of life.
Dr. Pankow is fluent in English and German and conversationally fluent in Spanish. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, exercising, reading, cooking, practicing meditation and yoga and exploring his own adventurous path to a healthy and happy life so he can share the experience with his patients.
Provider Gender
Male
Language
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Hospital Affiliations
Bethesda Hospital
Education & Training
Education
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Residency Program, 2013
Humboldt Universitat zu Berlin (Charite) Medizinische Fakultat (Germany) Medical School, 2001
Certifications
Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine, 2023
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction 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 / 5
352 Ratings, 90 Reviews
4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
01/24/2026
Dr. Pankow, and his staff are pleasant, and professional. I would recommend them to anyone.
01/22/2026
Thank you for a great visit
01/22/2026
Dr Pankow always listens and gives good information. He makes sure you understand and have no more questions.
01/22/2026
Dr. Pankow is a great listener and is patient, kind and knowledgeable.
01/21/2026
Always listens and is very helpful
01/16/2026
Dr. Pankow is great
01/16/2026
Dr. Pankow is a true professional, he give me a clear understanding of what I need to do to get my concerns addressed. I don't feel like a cookie cutter patient.
01/13/2026
Dr Pankow is the very very best! I am so happy to have him back.
01/01/2026
My doctor is very good, I like the way he answers my questions and he listens
12/31/2025
Dr Pankow always gives me good information He is very helpful and kind
12/15/2025
Caring
12/15/2025
Thank you Dr. Pankow.
12/08/2025
Excellent
12/07/2025
I followed Dr Pankow because of his dedication & care. He's the best!
12/06/2025
Was very pleased with seeing Dr Pankow. He was thorough, knowledgeable and listened to my issues. I will happily continue with him as my primary care Dr
12/05/2025
I absolutely appreciate dr Pankow. He listens. He understands my issues and is very, very helpful. I was having an extremely difficult situation and he provided guidance exactly what I needed
12/04/2025
Dr. Pankow was very thorough and caring
12/02/2025
Dr. Pankow Is one of the best doctor and he is very professional.
11/30/2025
The doctor was extraordinarily helpful
11/07/2025
Dr Pankow is by far the best doctor I've had in many years! He's thorough, he takes his time, he listens. What I especially like about Dr Pankow is that he's very proactive in giving advice on holistic ways to take care of my health through healthy diet and exercise. He also prescribes medication when necessary, but I'm a big believer and proponent in being proactive about our health and Dr Pankow supports an educates me with very valuable and practical tools that I can use to keep myself in the most optimal health possible!
11/01/2025
Dr Pankow is the most caring doctor!
10/25/2025
I was referred to Baptist Health and the Doctor by my wife, who is a patient.
10/23/2025
Very happy to find a doctor that I could communicate with. I feel we are working as a team to keep my health intact.
10/18/2025
Dr. Pankow is the best! He truly cares and explains things thoroughly.
10/16/2025
Touches on all concerns
10/16/2025
I've already recommended 2 people to this office!
10/05/2025
Listens well and discusses options.
10/02/2025
Dr. Pankow is excellent. He listens, then gives his professional opinion
09/23/2025
The physician was very knowledgeable
09/22/2025
Listened and changed medications.
09/19/2025
Dr. Nik makes good observations while you speak and then asks the right questions to get a complete understanding of your problem
09/19/2025
Considerate and informative, as always.
09/15/2025
I entrust my care to Dr Pankow for the past10+ years. He is very personable & caring.
09/13/2025
Dr. Pantkow never hurries along. He's a careful listener, gives attention to salient details regarding my visit, and any changes he may advise regarding my care plan.
08/28/2025
Dr Pankow presents as concerned and inquisitive about concerns. Excellent insight into holistic approaches.
08/22/2025
Good
08/22/2025
Dr. Pankow was the first to recommend a holistic approach (yin yoga) to my aching/creaking joints when I told him I don't like taking medication.
08/21/2025
Very sensible, considerate and thoughtful doctor. Thanks!
08/11/2025
Dr. Pankow discussed my meds. He listened to my concerns and we decided to stop taking a medication that was reduced during my last visit. He also listened to my concerns about my Incontinece situation and left knee injections. It's important to communicate.
08/10/2025
I recommended a family member
08/10/2025
Im happy for the care the Dr and staff provided, im tired of Dr that don't see your face . So I'm very thankful for Dr Pankow.
08/05/2025
Dr Pankow always gives me healthy lifestyle advice I feel he's holistic and somewhat conservative not rushing to prescribe medications. He's thorough and takes the time to listen and educate me on better base to take care of myself. I feel seeing and I feel hard when I see Dr. Pankow. He listens and never rushes. I would highly recommend him and I do!
08/04/2025
Dr. Pankow is one of the best G.P. Physicians I have ever dealt with
08/01/2025
Great experience with Dr. Pankhov Building
07/27/2025
Good
07/25/2025
Dr Pankow took the time to talk about all my concerns, blood work, solution for problems, he gave very good advices and recommendations
06/28/2025
Doc gives me info, I make final well researched decision.
06/27/2025
I already have recommended him to my daughter, who has signed on as a new patient and referred Dr. Pankow to another friend looking for a new Primary Care Dr.
06/21/2025
Dr. Pankow is thorough. Asks all the right questions. Very proactive
06/14/2025
Good
06/14/2025
Dr. Pankow always shows a breadth of knowledge, zeroing in on pertinent details related to treatment, medications, giving sound, reasonable expectations without overriding our concerns. I could go on but we couldn't be happier with Dr. Pankow as our PCP.
06/14/2025
Dr Pankow is the best! I followed him from his previous practice.
06/07/2025
Excellent doctor
06/06/2025
I highly recommend this clinic to anyone seeking excellent care!
06/06/2025
Excellent MD.
06/01/2025
Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful
05/29/2025
So happy with this doctor. Thanks!
05/21/2025
Dr Pankow was very thorough and provided great feedback on how to handle my health concerns.
05/20/2025
Love Dr Pankow. So easy to work with
05/12/2025
Dr Pankow is wonderful, very patience and listens
05/06/2025
Professional and courteous !
05/02/2025
Already recommended to 3 people
04/30/2025
Dr. Pankow, explained and reviewed my concerns with me, even though it was out of his specialty. He could have easily handed me a referral to a specialist and moved on but he took the time with me.
04/26/2025
I met a great doctor. Highly recommended
04/22/2025
Doctor Pankow is the most caring and patient doctor I have ever had.
04/10/2025
I am a long-time patient of Dr. Pankow and followed him to Baptist Health. He is an outstanding physician and as an MD with an Interest In functional medicine, an ideal match for me.
04/10/2025
Good
04/09/2025
Providers gave great service
04/08/2025
Loved the Doctor.
04/04/2025
Dr. Pankow took the time to discuss my blood work and how I could make changes to my lifestyle for better health quality and longevity.
04/03/2025
By a Doctor
03/27/2025
He listens and good discussion
03/27/2025
Dr. Pankow is great to deal with. Keeps patients concerns up front
03/23/2025
Dr Pankow is a caring and compassionate physician who seems genuinely interested in my medical history, tx et al in comparison to his bio online and reviews, it was spot on, will definitely recommend him to my circle. Looking forward to this pt Dr relationship
03/23/2025
Dr pankow was EXCELLENT
03/17/2025
Great experience, for once I felt like the medical doctor listened to me
03/14/2025
Doctor Pankow is the best: professional, thoughtful, knowledgeable, kind.
03/09/2025
The doctor took his time to ask questions about each of us
03/05/2025
Dr Pankow was extremely kind and compassionate. He spent time listening to my concerns and answering all my questions.
02/14/2025
Good experience
02/13/2025
Very good experience with this doctor.
02/11/2025
Very good knowing the the new Dr cares forme as a patient.
01/25/2025
Dr. Pankow is the best! I trust him and believe in him.
01/17/2025
Very thorough
01/16/2025
Great Experience
12/21/2024
First time with Dr. Pankow. He was patient, listened, asked the right questions. Totally enjoyed him.
12/20/2024
My visit was for pre-op and the Doctor was very congenial yet professional. I was very pleased with the appointment
12/20/2024
Excellent Doctor!
12/18/2024
Dr Pankow is really dedicated and left me a very good impression
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