Nicolas is currently an M.D. candidate at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Biology in 2016. Prior to medical school, he joined Teach for America and taught high school Anatomy and Physiology to underserved students in Phoenix, AZ. He also graduated from Arizona State University with a M.Ed. in 2018. He is involved clinical research that aims to improve management and clinical decision making in individuals with rare genodermatoses such as Epidermolysis bullosa and Gorlin Syndrome. He is also interested in exploring the disparities in care and outcomes for individuals with skin cancers such as Melanoma. During his spare time, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing Nintendo video games with his wife.