Matthew Iorio, MD
Professor, Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive

Co-Director, Hand Surgery
Co-Director, Extremity Microsurgical Reconstruction and TMR
Co-Director, Wound Care Program
Clinic (720) 848-0485 (Hand Clinic)
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive
Orthopedics

Practice Locations

UCHealth Hand Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0485
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UCHealth Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0800
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UCHealth Wound and Ostomy Care Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-4325
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CU Limb Restoration Program - University of Colorado Hospital
1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 4th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
1-844-800-LIMB (5462)
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UCHealth Ambulatory Surgery Center - Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80206
720-516-9373
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Plastic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Board Certification
  • Plastic Surgery, Board Certification
  • Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand (SOTH), Certificate (2017)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Fractures
  • Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Injuries and Wounds
  • Surgery
  • Arm and hand injuries and disorders
  • Free flaps and limb salvage
  • Hand Surgery
  • Nerve surgery
  • Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) for chronic pain
  • Wrist fractures
Clinical Interest for Patients
I believe in a team approach to improve patient care, especially in the event of a devastating injury. I am involved in multi-disciplinary care with hand and physical therapists, orthopedists, infectious disease and oncologic specialists and others to maximize my ability to discuss and help manage the full scope of a patient's care.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.

Public Speaking
Yes

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Chicago (IL)

Residency Program:
  • Georgetown University Hospital Program, Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery

Fellowships:
  • University of Washington Program, Hand Surgery

Recognition & Awards

  • Teacher of the Year, UCH Plastic Surgery Residency Program (2022)
  • Blue Ribbon Article, Journal of ORTHOPEDICS (2017)
  • Young Leader, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) (2016)
  • Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, Georgetown University Plastic Surgery Residency (2011)
  • Outstanding Paper Presentation, American Society of Plastic Surgeon's Annual Meeting (2011)

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for Hand Surgery, Active Member
  • American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Active Member
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Active Member
  • Italian Society for Surgery of the Hand (SICM), Active Member

Teaching

  • Associate Professor (2018)
    School of Medicine, Surgery

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I believe in a team approach for upper extremity injuries, or in the event of devastating lower extremity injuries that require limb salvage to prevent amputation.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My major area of focus is in the traumatic, arthritic, and microvascular reconstruction of the upper and lower extremities, with a special focus on limb preservation.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-0485 (Hand Clinic), (720) 848-0800 (Lower Extremity and Plastic Surgery Clinic)

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