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Sports Medicine Institute UCSF1500 Owens StSan Francisco, CA 94158
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Summary
- Nicholas Colyvas, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon based in San Francisco, CA, specializing in sports medicine. He completed his education and training, including a fellowship and residency, at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Colyvas has been serving as a professor at UCSF Medical Center since 2018, and he previously operated a private practice. His expertise includes treating meniscus injuries, ACL injuries, biceps tendon ruptures, sports-related injuries, arthritis, and rotator cuff injuries. He has several publications focused on sports medicine and surgical techniques. Dr. Colyvas has received multiple CMS Meaningful Use Certifications for his contributions to healthcare technology.
Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996- University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1992
- University of California (San Francisco) School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1992 - 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion, Practice Fusion, 2012, 2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2012-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Medial Meniscus Allograft Transplant: Arthroscopic Soft Tissue Technique With Suture Tape Augmentation.Sara N Kiani, Sergio E Flores, Elly LaRoque, Nicholas Colyvas
Arthroscopy Techniques. 2026-09-01 - Medial meniscus posterior root repair with concomitant centralization does not demonstrate superior reduction of meniscal extrusion or improved clinical outcomes compa...Angelo V Vasiliadis, Nifon K Gkekas, Alexandros Maris, Nicholas Colyvas, Michael Hantes
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2026-08-26 - Meniscal extrusion: Multiple theories, one clinical challenge.Angelo V Vasiliadis, Nifon K Gkekas, Theodorakys Marín Fermín, Luca Macchiarola, Trifon Totlis
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics. 2026-07-01
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