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Nicholas Alfonso, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

NicholasAnthonyAlfonsoMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Aurora, CO

Orthopedic Trauma

Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, University of Colorado Hospital

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Summary

  • Dr. Nicholas Alfonso is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and is experienced in orthopedic trauma and general orthopaedics. He has more than 10 publications and over 50 citings.

Education & Training

  • The MetroHealth System
    The MetroHealth SystemFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2018 - 2019
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2018
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    Michigan State University College of Human MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alumni Hero University of Colorado - Anschutz, 2022
  • Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education University of Colorado - Orthopedics Department, 2021

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Surgical and Medical Treatment of Osteoporosis: Principles and Practice. 
    Chapter: Osteoporotic distal femoral fractures: When to fix and how. 
    Alfonso N, Mauffrey C.CRC Press2020

Grant Support

  • Journal Club GrantJournal of Bone and Joint Surgery2022–Present
  • SEXTANTMajor Extremity Trauma Research Consortium2021–Present
  • TOBRAMajor Extremity Trauma Research Consortium2021–Present
  • Acute Application of Intrawound Antibiotic Powder in Open Extremity Fracture Wounds.Orthopaedic Trauma Association2020–Present

Committees

  • Trauma Division Liaison, University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Quality, Patient Safety, and Outcomes Committee Member 2021 - Present
  • Member, UCH Trauma Committee 2019 - Present
  • Mentor for medical students and residents, University of Colorado School of Medicine Mentor Program 2019 - Present
  • Lead, Orthopedic Trauma DVT Prophylaxis Protocol Development Committee 2019 - 2020
  • Administrative Chief, University of Colorado School of Medicine - Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program 2017 - 2018

Research History

  • Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Principal Investigator for the Major Extremity Trauma and Rehabilitation Consortium (METRC)2020 - Present
  • InvestigatorORS Clinician Scholar Career Development Program, Rosemont, IL2019 - 2019
  • InvestigatorMETRC Emerging Investigators Clinical Research Workshop, Baltimore, MD2019 - 2019
  • Research Assistant for Christopher Chuinard, MD, MPHGreat Lakes Orthopedics Center, Traverse City, MI2011 - 2013
  • Research Assistant for Steven Arnoczky, DVM and Julie Dodds, MDLaboratory for Comparative Orthopedic Research, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, MI2010 - 2011
  • Laboratory Technician for Alan Dombkowski, PhDInstitute of Environmental Health Science Center, Wayne State University Microarray and Bioinformatics Facility Core, Detroit, MI2004 - 2006
  • Outcomes of unlocked vs locked cephalomedullary nails in pertrochanteric femur fractures.Alfonso N, Vallier H.
  • Delayed union and nonunion in tibia and femoral shaft fractures in the polytrauma patient.Alfonso N, Joseph N, Flanagan C, Copp J, Hirschfeld A
  • Results and outcomes after high energy midfoot injuries.Kavanagh M, Benedick A, Alfonso N, Vallier H.
  • Acute application of intrawound antibiotic powder in open extremity fracture wounds (APOW).OTA Grant Recipient. Alfonso N, Mauffrey C.

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • Websitehttps://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/orthopedics/clinical-services/trauma-and-fracture

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