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Devon Cooper Nixon
( out of 427 reviews )

Devon Cooper Nixon, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Orthopedic Center and the South Jordan Health Center.

    Originally from Michigan, he graduated with distinction from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Virginia, and after college, worked at the National Institutes of Health as a research fellow. He attended medical school at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 427 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    March 30, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Nixon is a very knowledgeable and professional Doctor who is very responsive to his patients. Great Doctor!!

    March 27, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Doctor Nixon truly cares for his patients. He listens to you and validates your thoughts and concerns. He explains things clearly. I drove 4 hours on Tuesday to be seen, Dr Nixon said I needed surgery and was able to get me into surgery the next day! I've never had such an incredible experience.

    March 23, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    If you need a Dr. who cares for the your needs, I highly recommend him for your care.

    March 22, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Did a great job and is easy to talk to!

    March 21, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Nixon is top notch. He is so good that it is worth the travel time from northwestern Wyoming for treatment. Dr. Nixon has great knowledge and experience and applies that experience to help the patient decide a treatment path that is best for the patient.

    March 21, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I felt like he knew exactly what he was doing.

    March 17, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Nixon is a fantastic physician and surgeon and I'm grateful to have had him treat me. He always takes the time to listen and to explain things and answer questions.

    March 17, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Again: Dr. Nixon is first-rate both as a surgeon and as a communicator. I couldn't ask for a better doctor. Thank you!

    March 14, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I very much appreciated having Dr. Nixon as my orthopedic surgeon. He didn't push me into any decisions but kindly explained the situation, providing me quality facts so that I was able to decide next steps in my care. I would highly recommend him.

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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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Orthopedic Center and the South Jordan Health Center.

    Originally from Michigan, he graduated with distinction from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Virginia, and after college, worked at the National Institutes of Health as a research fellow. He attended medical school at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 -Assistant Professor
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education history

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