Alan K. Stotts
( out of 49 reviews )

Alan K. Stotts, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Layton Pediatric Orthopedics

Layton Pediatric Orthopedics
Layton
801-546-8450

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Salt Lake City
801-662-5600

Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Lehi
385-531-3600

Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at St. George Regional Hospital

University of Utah Pediatric Orthopaedics
St. George
801-662-5600

Shriners Hospital for Children

Salt Lake City
801-536-3500

Tri-County Health Department

University of Utah Pediatric Orthopaedics
Vernal
801-662-5600

  • Dr. Alan Stotts, Professor (clinical) specializes in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, with fellowship training in the full spectrum of childhood orthopaedic conditions. Dr. Stotts’ clinical interests include the treatment of children with congenital and developmental orthopaedic conditions, neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and the acute management of fractures and injuries. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his orthopaedic residency training at John Peter Smith Hospital, in Fort Worth, Texas, and received subspecialty training with a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Primary Children’s Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Stotts serves as the Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Utah, the Chairman of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Primary Children’s Hospital and the Vice Chair for Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinical Operations at the University. He is the Richard L. Stimson Presidential Endowed Chair in Orthopaedics at the University. Dr. Stotts also consults for the State of Utah Children with Special Healthcare Needs program serving St. George and Vernal. Dr. Stotts practices through the University of Utah School of Medicine at the Primary Children's Hospital (both the main campus and the Lehi campus) and sees adult patients with cerebral palsy at the University Orthopaedic Center. Dr. Stotts also serves as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Shriners Clinic for Children in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 49 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 08, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    It's so wonderful to have a doctor we trust! Thank you Dr Stotts!

    July 31, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    The attention and care of Dr. Sttot & Dr Smith is very professional. Pays attention to my daughter's needs and her medical condition. Very sincere in the dignistic and very clear in explaining the side effects of the treatments. Your professional medical practice gives me confidence and security when treating my daughter.

    July 17, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Stotts is the best! We trust him completely.

    May 10, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    He was very nice, caring, understanding and made Javien giggle a lot! He explained everything very well!

    February 08, 2024
    RIVERTON CLINICS

    Es un exelennte doctor; muy profesional, escucha muy atentamente mid preocupaciones y responde a todas las preguntas. Revise la condicion de las piernas de mi hija, asi tambien sus Afo's y. Breace and twister cables. Me ofreció opciones.

    August 18, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Stotts is fantastic! He gives exceptional care! We appreciate him and all he does!

    July 18, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    We have been seeing Dr Stotts for many years. He has always been attentive and caring and puts the needs of my child first. He listens well and I feel confident in expressing concerns with him. We have received the best care we could ask for from Dr Stotts.

    July 12, 2023
    RIVERTON CLINICS

    We love Dr. Stotts. He has always been wonderful with our son.

    July 11, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Alan K. Stotts is so wonderful!! He has such a fun personality, and amazing sense of humor!! He is very thorough, and you know that he 100% cares about his patients and their families. We absolutely adore him and appreciate how passionate he is about what he does!! Thank you so much Dr. Stotts!! Much love and respect from the [NAME REMOVED] family!! <3

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  • Dr. Alan Stotts, Professor (clinical) specializes in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, with fellowship training in the full spectrum of childhood orthopaedic conditions. Dr. Stotts’ clinical interests include the treatment of children with congenital and developmental orthopaedic conditions, neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and the acute management of fractures and injuries. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his orthopaedic residency training at John Peter Smith Hospital, in Fort Worth, Texas, and received subspecialty training with a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Primary Children’s Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Stotts serves as the Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Utah, the Chairman of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Primary Children’s Hospital and the Vice Chair for Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinical Operations at the University. He is the Richard L. Stimson Presidential Endowed Chair in Orthopaedics at the University. Dr. Stotts also consults for the State of Utah Children with Special Healthcare Needs program serving St. George and Vernal. Dr. Stotts practices through the University of Utah School of Medicine at the Primary Children's Hospital (both the main campus and the Lehi campus) and sees adult patients with cerebral palsy at the University Orthopaedic Center. Dr. Stotts also serves as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Shriners Clinic for Children in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Orthopedics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Orthopedic Surgery - Fort Worth Affiliated Hospitals Resident
    Internship Orthopedic Surgery - John Peter Smith Hospital Intern
    Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center M.D.
    Undergraduate Northwestern University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Siebert MJ, Roach JW, Stotts AK (2023). Congenital Ankylosis of the Knee Treated with Van Nes Rotationplasty: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, 13(4). (Read full article)
    2. Saraswat P, MacWilliams BA, McMulkin ML, Carpenter AM, Shull ER, Carroll KL, Stotts AK, Sousa T, Hyer LC, Westberry DE (2023). Is peak hamstrings muscle-tendon length criterion a sufficient indicator to recommend against surgical lengthening of hamstrings? Gait Posture, 105, 149-157. (Read full article)
    3. McMulkin ML, MacWilliams BA, Nelson EA, Munger ME, Chen BP, Novacheck TF, Carroll KL, Stotts AK, Carter LH, Mader SL, Hayes B, Baird GO, Schwartz MH (2023). The long-term effects of aggressive spasticity reducing treatment, including selective dorsal rhizotomy, on joint kinematic outcomes of persons with cerebral palsy. Gait Posture, 105, 139-148. (Read full article)
    4. Carroll KL, Stotts AK, Pearson OC, MacWilliams BA (2023). Patient-reported Outcomes of Adolescents Treated With Guided Growth to Correct Idiopathic Genu Valgum. J Pediatr Orthop, 43(3), 162-167. (Read full article)
    5. MacWilliams BA, Carroll KL, Stotts AK, Kerr LM, Schwartz MH (2022). Discrimination between hereditary spastic paraplegia and cerebral palsy based on gait analysis data: A machine learning approach. Gait Posture, 98, 34-38. (Read full article)
    6. MacWilliams BA, McMulkin ML, Duffy EA, Munger ME, Chen BP, Novacheck TF, Schwartz MH, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Outcomes Research Team (2022). Long-term effects of spasticity treatment, including selective dorsal rhizotomy, for individuals with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol, 64(5), 561-568.
    7. Stotts AK, Carroll KL, Naatz E, MacWilliams BA (2021). Outcome of Gastrocnemius Soleus Facial Lengthening in Ambulatory Patients With Cerebral Palsy. J Pediatr Orthop, 42(1), e65-e71. (Read full article)
    8. Carroll KL, Stotts AK, Baird GO, Thorman AL, Talmage M, Moss WD, McMulkin ML, MacWilliams BA (2021). Factors Influencing Outcomes of the Dysplastic Hip in Nonambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy. J Pediatr Orthop, 41(4), 221-226. (Read full article)
    9. Makarewich CA, Stotts AK, Yoo M, Nelson RE, Rothberg DL (2019). Inpatient Versus Outpatient Treatment of Gartland Type II Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Cost and Safety Comparison. J Pediatr Orthop, 40(5), 211-217. (Read full article)
    10. Kohring JM, Harrast JJ, Stotts AK, Zhang C, Millar MM, Presson AP, Saltzman CL (2019). Resident Independence Performing Common Orthopaedic Procedures at the End of Training: Perspective of the Graduated Resident. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(1), e2. (Read full article)
    11. Stotts AK, Kohring JM, Presson AP, Millar MM, Harrast JJ, Van Heest AE, Zhang C, Saltzman CL (2019). Perceptions of the Recommended Resident Experience with Common Orthopaedic Procedures: A Survey of Program Directors and Early Practice Surgeons. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 101(113), e63. (Read full article)
    12. Jackson JB 3rd, Vincent S, Davies J, Phelps K, Cornett C, Grabowski G, Scannell B, Stotts A, Bice M (2017). A Prospective Multicenter Evaluation of the Value of the On-Call Orthopedic Resident. J Grad Med Educ, 10(1), 91-94. (Read full article)
    13. MacWilliams BA, Stotts AK, Carroll KL, DAstous JL (2016). Utilization and efficacy of computational gait analysis for hamstring lengthening surgery. Gait Posture, 49, 394-397. (Read full article)
    14. Stotts AK, Klatt JWB (09/01/2012). Pediatric diaphyseal femoral fractures. Curr Orthop Pract, 23(5), 406-408.
    15. Stotts AK, Stevens PM (2009). Tibial rotational osteotomy with intramedullary nail fixation. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr, 4(3), 129-33. (Read full article)
    16. Junkins EP Jr, Stotts A, Santiago R, Guenther E (2008). The clinical presentation of pediatric thoracolumbar fractures: a prospective study. J Trauma, 65(5), 1066-71. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Stevens PM, Stotts AK (2010). Toe Deformities. In James J. McCarthy, MD; James C. Drennan, MD (Eds.), Drennan's The Child's Foot and Ankle (Second, pp. 280-289). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.