Nicholas Alfonso, MD
Orthopedic Trauma
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-1900
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
Complex orthopedic trauma cases.
Care Philosophy
Our group is committed to providing the highest quality professional and ethical care to all patients through integration of comprehensive education and exceptional musculoskeletal research.
Specialties
- Orthopedic Trauma
Conditions & Treatments
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Surgery
Amputation, Free flaps and limb salvage, Leg injuries and disorders, Limb Salvage
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Bone Infections, Facial Fractures, Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries, Fractures, General Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care, Hip Injuries and Disorders, Knee Injuries and Disorders, Leg Injuries and Disorders, Ligament and Cartilage Injuries, Lower Leg, Ankle, and, Foot Trauma and Fracture Care, Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy hiking with my dogs (Moose and Koda), skiing, snowboarding, cooking Italian food, traveling, and rooting for the sports teams from Michigan State.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (2013)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Michigan State University (MI) (2009)
Internships
University of Colorado (2014)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2018)
Fellowships
Case Western Reserve University-Cleveland Clinic Foundation-MetroHealth Medical Center Program (2019)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Member
American Medical Association, Member
AOTrauma, Member
Golden Key International Honour Society, Member
Orthopedic Trauma Association, Member
Research & Grants
Grants
Topical Antibiotic Therapy to Reduce Infection After Operative Treatment of Fractures at High Risk of Infection (TOBRA) (2020)
Acute Application of Intrawound Antibiotic Powder in Open Extremity Fracture Wounds (2020)
PRORP W81XWH-19-2-0062: Novel Topical Antibiotic Therapy to Reduce Infection After Operative Treatment of Fractures at High Risk of Infection: A Multicenter Randomized Control Trial (2022)
USAMRAA W81XWH-19-1-0848: Evaluation of a New Strategy for Protocolized Antibiotic care for Severe Open Fractures: SEXTANT – A Multicenter Randomized Control Trial (2022)
Research Interests for Patients
I am interested in orthopedic trauma research topics such as fracture infection and microbiology, intrawound vancomycin/tobramycin powders in open extremity fracture wounds, and fracture stabilization techniques.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Complex orthopedic trauma cases.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in orthopedic trauma research topics such as fracture infection and microbiology, intrawound vancomycin/tobramycin powders in open extremity fracture wounds, and fracture stabilization techniques.
