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Dr. Star Nixon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.5 (11)
Map Pin Small Colorado Springs, CO
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18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Star Nixon, MD

Dr. Star Nixon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Women's and Children's Hospital and The Medical Center At Bowling Green. Dr. Nixon, completed a residency at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Patients rated Dr. Nixon an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Nixon works at Practice in Colorado Springs, CO with other offices in Louisville, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Cerebral Palsy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nixon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Children's Hospital Colorado
    4125 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 305-9000
  2. 2
    Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville
    2933 Breckenridge Ln Ste 103, Louisville, KY 40220 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 394-5678
  3. 3
    Norton Children's Edshypermobility Clinic
    3999 Dutchmans Ln Ste 6F, Louisville, KY 40207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 394-5678
  4. 4
    Norton Children's Gastroenterology - Novak Center
    411 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 588-3650

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baptist Health Louisville
  • Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital
  • Norton Brownsboro Hospital
  • Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
  • The Medical Center At Bowling Green

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Cerebral Palsy
Broken Arm
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cerebral Palsy
Broken Arm
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Ankle Fracture
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Constipation
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hip Dysplasia
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Muscle Cramping
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spine Deformities
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Breast Lump
Bursitis
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Craniosynostosis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hernia
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Infective Arthritis
Inguinal Hernia
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Klinefelter Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lipomas
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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pleural Effusion
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Achilles Tenotomy
Arthrocentesis
Bone Scan
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Patellar Tendon Repair
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Port Placements or Replacements
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal and Postural Screening
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1326169327
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Michigan / Ann Arbor
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Nixon has seen patients for Cerebral Palsy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nixon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Nixon. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nixon.

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