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Devon Cooper Nixon
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Devon Cooper Nixon, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Jordan ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500

ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • Dr. Devon Nixon is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon and an assistant professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in orthopedic foot and ankle care with a particular interest in sports-related injuries and lower extremity trauma. His main goals in treatment are to improve patient function and quality of life whether through non-operative care or, if needed, with surgery. He sees patients and operates at both the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Orthopedic Center and the South Jordan ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Center.

    Originally from Michigan, he graduated with distinction from the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Virginia, and after college, worked at the National Institutes of ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ as a research fellow. He attended medical school at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Michigan where he graduated with academic distinction and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. He completed his residency training at Washington ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ in St. Louis where he received a clinician-scientist grant from the Orthopedic Research Education Fund (OREF) and was awarded the resident research award. He was an orthopedic foot and ankle fellow at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah training under Drs. Timothy Beals, Florian Nickisch, and Charles Saltzman. After training, he practiced in Boise, Idaho until 2021 before returning to the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. He has been in practice since 2019.

    His research has been published in leading orthopedic surgery journals with a focus on patient-reported outcomes. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, committee member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), journal reviewer for Foot and Ankle International, and a member of the Emerging Leaders Program of the American Orthopedic Association (AOA). Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, kids, and dog.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 225 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    November 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is a wise and caring man!

    November 20, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He's very nice and care about he's patient.

    November 17, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Nixon is ver professional with you and tells you everything he is thinking about your care and then listens to your opinions. He helps you make the decision that is best for you.

    November 11, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Nixon was always willing to answer my questions and was very encouraging. He acknowledged how much work I had put into PT to regain range of motion and overall healing.

    November 07, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Nixon provided a few alternatives for treatment and allowed me to make an informed decision about what care/ treatment to pursue. All were good plans but I made an informed decision for my future treatment that works best for me.

    November 06, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He's the best!

    November 05, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I had chronic pain in my ankle for over two years and many doctors couldn't quite put their finger on what it was. Dr. Nixon has a quiet but expert demeanor when he explains things to me and found a plan to help me improve. I am eight weeks post surgery and everything has gone perfectly so far. I am extremely grateful for Dr. Nixon and his team for taking the time they have with me to make sure that my ankle will heal to a level that I am happy with.

    November 03, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excellent care from Dr Nixon and his team. Highly recommend Dr Nixon!

    November 01, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Great at taking the time needed to explain in detail the problems and the options.

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  • Dr. Devon Nixon is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon and an assistant professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in orthopedic foot and ankle care with a particular interest in sports-related injuries and lower extremity trauma. His main goals in treatment are to improve patient function and quality of life whether through non-operative care or, if needed, with surgery. He sees patients and operates at both the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Orthopedic Center and the South Jordan ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Center.

    Originally from Michigan, he graduated with distinction from the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Virginia, and after college, worked at the National Institutes of ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ as a research fellow. He attended medical school at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Michigan where he graduated with academic distinction and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. He completed his residency training at Washington ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ in St. Louis where he received a clinician-scientist grant from the Orthopedic Research Education Fund (OREF) and was awarded the resident research award. He was an orthopedic foot and ankle fellow at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah training under Drs. Timothy Beals, Florian Nickisch, and Charles Saltzman. After training, he practiced in Boise, Idaho until 2021 before returning to the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. He has been in practice since 2019.

    His research has been published in leading orthopedic surgery journals with a focus on patient-reported outcomes. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, committee member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), journal reviewer for Foot and Ankle International, and a member of the Emerging Leaders Program of the American Orthopedic Association (AOA). Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, kids, and dog.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Orthopedic Surgery - Washington ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ in St. Louis/Barnes Jewish Hospital Chief Resident
    Residency Orthopedic Surgery - Washington ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ in St. Louis/Barnes Jewish Hospital Resident
    Internship Orthopedic - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Michigan Medical School M.D.
    Fellowship National Institute of Mental ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow
    Undergraduate Neuroscience - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Virginia B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Wagers K, Ofori-Atta BS, Tucker W, Presson AP, Nixon D (2024). Evaluation of Costs Associated With Acute Achilles Tendon Repair. Foot Ankle Orthop, 9(1), 24730114241238215. ()
    2. Compton T, Ferguson NA, Certain L, Nixon D (2024). Extrapulmonary, Chronic Septic Arthritis From Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the Ankle and Subtalar Joints. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev, 8(3). ()
    3. Nixon DC, Mardam-Bey S, Miller ML, Dobbs MB, Schoenecker PL, Luhmann SJ, Gordon JE (2022). Effect of Length Stability on Complications in the Treatment of Preadolescent Diaphyseal Femur Fractures Treated With Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing. J Orthop Trauma, 36(12), 643. ()
    4. Nixon DC, Zhang C, Weinberg MW, Presson AP, Nickisch F (2020). Relationship of Press Ganey Satisfaction and PROMIS Function and Pain in Foot and Ankle Patients. Foot Ankle Int, 41(10), 1206-1211. ()
    5. Nixon DC, Schafer KA, Cusworth B, McCormick JJ, Johnson JE, Klein SE (2019). Preoperative Anxiety Effect on Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Int, 40(9), 1007-1011. ()
    6. Nixon DC, Cusworth BM, McCormick JJ, Johnson JE, Klein SE (2018). Patient-Reported Allergies Do Not Predict Poorer PROMIS Function, Pain, and Depression Scores Following Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Int, 39(8), 949-953. ()
    7. Patterson BM, Orvets ND, Aleem AW, Keener JD, Calfee RP, Nixon DC, Chamberlain AM (2017). Correlation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores with legacy patient-reported outcome scores in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 27(6S), S17-S23. ()

    Review

    1. Soltanolkotabi M, Mills MK, Nixon DC, Shomal Zadeh F, Chalian M (2023). Postoperative Imaging of the Ankle Tendons. [Review]. Semin Ultrasound CT MR, 44(4), 309-318. ()

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