Nicole Bakota, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, CSO – Clinical Oncology Dietitian
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Degrees
MS, Nutrition & Wellness - Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
BS, Family & Consumer Sciences - Eastern Illinois University, Charleston
Internship
Dietetic Internship - Benedictine University
Certifications
Registered & Licensed Dietitian
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
Certified Personal Trainer
Practicing Since
2008
"The first time I stepped foot in Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, I knew it was where I was meant to be. I feel it was the warm, caring environment and multidisciplinary approach that initially drew me in."
Nicole Bakota, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, CSO
Clinical Oncology Dietitian
Registered and licensed dietitian Nicole Bakota enjoys helping cancer patients at our hospital overcome nutritional barriers. She provides nutritional advice throughout the length of their treatment and gives them tools to establish a healthier lifestyle.
Bakota cherishes the relationships she builds with her patients and their families. She says, “Since I see my patients at each return visit, I feel that my relationship with them is constantly growing and evolving.”
The dietitian works on a dedicated care team with Dr. Evan Pisick and other clinicians at the hospital. She says of the integrated, patient-centered model of care at CTCA, “It gives me the opportunity to work very closely with a medical oncologist, naturopath, care manager, mind-body therapist, and pastoral care provider. Each morning we have a team meeting to discuss the patients we will see that day. It is during this time that I discuss any nutritional concerns patients may be facing with the rest of the team, such as loss of appetite, weight loss, etc.”
Board certified in oncology nutrition and nutrition support, Bakota received a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences with a concentration in dietetics from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. She went on to earn a master’s degree in nutrition and wellness from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. She completed a dietetic internship through Benedictine, completing clinical rotations at healthcare facilities throughout west suburban Chicago.
She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Illinois Dietetic Association.
In Bakota’s free time, she enjoys biking, playing tennis and basketball, rollerblading, running, and kickboxing. And when she’s not playing sports, she enjoys watching teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks and Cubs. Spending time with her family, friends and dogs is also important to her.
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