Nicholas Alfonso, MD

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

Surgery
Amputation, Free flaps and limb salvage, Leg injuries and disorders, Limb Salvage
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

720-848-1900

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

Complex orthopedic trauma cases.

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Practice Locations

UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus