Alan K. Stotts,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Alan Stotts, Associate 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, hip disorders, deformity of the feet and lower extremities, 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. His research interest is outcome analysis in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Stotts is also the director of the orthopaedic surgery residency program. Dr. Stotts also consults for the State of Utah Children with Special Healthcare Needs serving rural areas including 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 Riverton campus). Dr. Stotts also serves as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Shriners Hospital for Children - Intermountain Unit, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Clinical Locations
Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric Orthopaedics801-662-5600
Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at Riverton
801-285-1440
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.2/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.8/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2018
we recommend Dr. Stotts to our friends for their pediatric orthopedic needs
UofU Patient
January 18, 2018
Dr. Stotts was so kind and gentle when examining my daughter. Made her feel very at ease.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2017
Dr.Stotts is wonderful.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2017
We were very impressed with Dr. Stotts and would definitely recommend him to others. He was thorough in his exam, and seemed to have a complete understand of what needed to be done. He was very personable and easy to talk to.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2017
we couldn't be happier with Dr Stotts. i wish every surgeon was like him
UofU Patient
July 25, 2017
he was good
UofU Patient
June 28, 2017
Dr. Stotts is awesome. He took excellent care of my son along with the staff. Thank you.
UofU Patient
June 21, 2017
wonderful!
UofU Patient
May 15, 2017
Dr. Stotts is amazing. Great to work with and has genuine concern about his patients.
UofU Patient
May 02, 2017
Dr. Stotts is an excellent doctor. His knowledge of orthopedics and my son's condition, cerebral palsy, is wonderful. I am confident in his ability to care for my son.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2017
amazing staff! Stotts does a wonderful job and is so kind and caring
UofU Patient
March 25, 2017
My daughter is 4 years old and had so much to talk about. Dr Stotts politely listened to her and praised her. It meant the world to her and me.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2017
Dr. Stotts has always been very good with us. This visit however, we left with more questions than answers. He seemed to want to pass her off to another doctor without any indication of a prognosis as to what the next step in her treatment would - just to go to a new doctor.
UofU Patient
January 04, 2017
Dr Stotts took the time to address our concerns and thoroughly explain our options. I did not feel rushed with him at all.
UofU Patient
November 17, 2016
Wonderful!
UofU Patient
November 04, 2016
Excellent! So personable, warm, and real. I'm so glad Dr. Stotts was our doctor. He made us feel good and safe--like everything was in control and would be ok.
UofU Patient
November 02, 2016
was a wonderful Dr.
UofU Patient
September 12, 2016
I would recommend Dr. Stotts in a heartbeat. He's an excellent physician, and is always willing to spend the time to make sure your questions are answered.
UofU Patient
August 30, 2016
dr stotts is amazing he made me feelso much better about my sons legs and the outcome
UofU Patient
August 19, 2016
I have only had one other doctor that showed as much concern and care as Dr. Stotts did. Thank you for the compassion shown.
UofU Patient
August 16, 2016
Dr. Stotts is an amazing physician--very down to earth yet also very knowledgeable
UofU Patient
July 02, 2016
we've been taking my son to PCMC for 17 years now. "Excellent consistency" is the best describer
UofU Patient
June 30, 2016
Really great - very professional, spent a lot of time with us on history, discussing options, etc.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2016
He was respectful, prideful. He knows and have the correct a. answered. I very satisfied
UofU Patient
May 14, 2016
We love Dr. Stotts
UofU Patient
May 05, 2016
as I stated before. Dr Stotts was simply amazing to us.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2016
Dr Stotts was wonderful!
UofU Patient
April 22, 2016
We have really enjoyed working with Dr. Stotts and would recommend him to anyone with similar health issues in their children.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2016
We absolutely love Dr. Stotts. He is really an extraordinary doctor. He is kind, knowledgeable, easy to ask questions to and never feels rushed. He truly is one of the best specialist we have worked with. 5 stars!
UofU Patient
February 14, 2016
We LOVE Dr. Stotts!! And always recommend him!!
UofU Patient
January 30, 2016
Doctor was VERY good!
UofU Patient
January 17, 2016
We love Dr. Stotts and for him to take time out of his schedule for us we are so thankful.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2016
I was THRILLED with Dr Stotts. He was so friendly and took his time to examine my concerns. Very happy with the treatment my son received.
UofU Patient
November 02, 2015
Dr. Stots is the best doctor! I was so impressed with how informative he was and explained to my daughter without scaring her exactly what was going to happen. I have never had such a great experience with a doctor than with dr. Stots. He even came down after my daughters surgery to make sure they got the right cast color and let us know everything went well. He truly is a phenomenal Doctor. I could not thank him enough for what he did.
UofU Patient
October 29, 2015
:)
UofU Patient
October 29, 2015
Dr. Stotts was extremely patient and caring when examining my daughter. He was thorough and very willing to answer my questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Stotts.
UofU Patient
August 19, 2015
Dr. Stotts is wonderful, skilled and the kindest surgeon I have ever met.
Dr. Alan Stotts, Associate 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, hip disorders, deformity of the feet and lower extremities, 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 Medical Center and Shriners Hospital for Children. His research interest is outcome analysis in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Stotts is also the director of the orthopaedic surgery residency program.
Academic Locations
Primary Children's Hospital
801-662-5600
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Pediatric Orthopedics Fellow |
| Residency | Fort Worth Affiliated Hospitals Orthopedic Surgery Resident |
| Internship | John Peter Smith Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Texas Health Science Center Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Northwestern University B.A. |
Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stotts AK, Klatt JWB (09/01/2012). Pediatric diaphyseal femoral fractures. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 23(5), 406-408.
- Stotts AK, Stevens PM (2009). Tibial Rotational Osteotomy with Intramedullary Nail Fixation. Strat Traum Limb Recon, 4(3), 129-133.
- Junkins EP Jr, Stotts A, Santiago R, Guenther E (2008). The Clinical Presentation of Pediatric Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Prospective Study. Journal of Trauma, 65(5), 1066-71.
Book Chapter
- 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.
Global Impact
Presentations
| Segundas Jornadas de Ortopedia Infantil/Partners of the Americas Compañeros de las Americas Alianza Bolivia-Utah. "Idiopathic Scoliosis". La Paz, Bolivia | Global |
| Segundas Jornadas de Ortopedia Infantil/Partners of the Americas Compañeros de las Americas Alianza Bolivia-Utah. "Treatment Strategies For DDH". La Paz, Bolivia | Global |
| Soddo Christian Hospital. "Evaluation of the limping child". Soddo, Ethiopia | Global |
Service
| 07/20/2015 | Physician | Medical Mission at Soddo Christian Hospital in Soddo, Ethiopia. (2 weeks) | Ethiopia |