Nicholas Alfonso, MD
Orthopedic Trauma
Board Certified
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.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Complex orthopedic trauma cases.
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Orthopedic Trauma
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-1900
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado
UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-1900 720-848-1900
Provider Information
Specialties
- Orthopedic Trauma
Conditions
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Shoulder Injuries and Disorders , Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries , Facial Fractures , Leg Injuries and Disorders , Fractures , Bone Infections , Knee Injuries and Disorders , Lower Leg, Ankle, and, Foot Trauma and Fracture Care , Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders , Ligament and Cartilage Injuries
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Surgery
Amputation , Leg injuries and disorders , Free flaps and limb salvage
Treatments and Services
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Hip Injuries and Disorders , General Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care
- Surgery
Interests and 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.
Department
Assistant Professor, Orthopedics
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 and Grants
Grants
Acute Application of Intrawound Antibiotic Powder in Open Extremity Fracture Wounds (2020)
Topical Antibiotic Therapy to Reduce Infection After Operative Treatment of Fractures at High Risk of Infection (TOBRA) (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.
Education and 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)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-1900