University Orthopaedic Center

University Orthopaedic Center The University Orthopaedic Center is part of University of Utah Health. We take care of every orthopaedic condition for the young and old alike.
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The University of Utah Orthopaedic Center is an academic medical center made up of Orthopaedic specialists collaborating to provide our patients exceptional care, discover better treatments and train tomorrow’s health care experts. We are one of the nation's leading specialty hospitals providing the latest in sports medicine; total joint, knee, and hip replacement; physical therapy, and a complete

range of orthopaedic services. Whether your goal is to return to work, improve your athletic performance, or recover from an injury, our orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, family medicine physicians, and therapists work together to provide you with the most comprehensive care available.

We'd love to tell you how great our providers are, but we'd rather you hear it from our patients.
06/17/2026

We'd love to tell you how great our providers are, but we'd rather you hear it from our patients.

Please join us in welcoming Nathan Healy, P.A.-C. to the University of Utah Health Hand Team!Nathan grew up in a militar...
06/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Nathan Healy, P.A.-C. to the University of Utah Health Hand Team!

Nathan grew up in a military family and has lived in Utah, Panama, Virginia, Texas, California, and many places in between. He earned his bachelor's degree in Community Health from California State University, Fresno, and went on to receive his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Touro University Nevada.

Nathan brings extensive experience in emergency medicine and trauma surgery, providing a strong foundation of clinical expertise and patient-centered care. We are excited to have him join our team and look forward to the knowledge, skill, and dedication he brings to our patients and colleagues.

Outside of work, Nathan enjoys an active lifestyle and can often be found cycling, playing soccer, hiking, camping, snowboarding, or spending time at the beach and Disneyland. Most importantly, he enjoys making memories with his wife and their three children.

Welcome, Nathan!

We are excited to introduce Katie Brooks, a new Certified Physician Assistant with the Foot and Ankle team. Katie’s Clin...
06/12/2026

We are excited to introduce Katie Brooks, a new Certified Physician Assistant with the Foot and Ankle team. Katie’s Clinical interests include traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle, non-operative fractures, arthritis conditions, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, sports injuries to the foot and ankle, foot and ankle reconstruction, and providing thorough patient education regarding foot and ankle conditions.

Katie attended the University of Utah, completing her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training. She then went on to attend graduate school at the University of Alabama where she worked in the athletic department as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer while earning her Master of Arts degree in Health Studies. Upon graduation, Katie worked as an Athletic trainer at Duke University and then at the University of Utah Orthopaedic center in both the clinic and operating room. Katie attended Physician Assistant school and graduated in 2022 form the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. For 3 years following PA school, Katie worked in Plastic Surgery at Intermountain Health with a focus in reconstruction and traumatic injuries.

Welcome, Katie!

We'd love to tell you how great our physicians are, but we'd rather you hear it from our patients.
06/11/2026

We'd love to tell you how great our physicians are, but we'd rather you hear it from our patients.

06/05/2026

Meet Brittany Garcia, MD.

We'd love to tell you about our physicians, but we'd rather you hear it from our patients.
06/03/2026

We'd love to tell you about our physicians, but we'd rather you hear it from our patients.

From the Elko ranch to arenas across the country, Alyssa Boyd has never let the reins go. A lifelong cowgirl and rodeo ...
05/26/2026

From the Elko ranch to arenas across the country, Alyssa Boyd has never let the reins go. A lifelong cowgirl and rodeo competitor, Alyssa pushed through years of hip pain before finally getting answers, and care, at University of Utah Health. After hip preservation surgery on both hips, she’s back in the saddle and feeling stronger than ever.
Click the link in the comments to read Alyssa's full story, and hear her advice for other athletes.

It is incredibly common for both kids and adults to have a slight difference in the length of their legs. In fact, most ...
05/18/2026

It is incredibly common for both kids and adults to have a slight difference in the length of their legs. In fact, most of the time, you'd never notice it. But at what point does a small difference become a bigger conversation? Click the LINK IN COMMENTS to read what pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Christopher Makarewich, MD, FFAOS says about when to see a specialist.

Great conversations and learning time at the Orthopaedic Academic Seminar & Education Series (OASES): Hand & Wrist! Atte...
05/15/2026

Great conversations and learning time at the Orthopaedic Academic Seminar & Education Series (OASES): Hand & Wrist! Attendees took a deep dive into metacarpal, phalanx, and distal radius fractures, finger and hand injuries, splinting, treatment options, and more. Huge thanks to our amazing speakers: Brian Foster, MD, Brittany Garcia, MD, Elizabeth Graesser, MD, Michael Rabold, CHT, and Hand Chief Angela Wang, MD for sharing their knowledge and expertise throughout the seminar.

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590 S Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84108

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+18015877109

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