Devon Cooper Nixon,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Devon Nixon is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon and a member 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 University Orthopedic Center and the South Jordan Health Center.
Originally from Michigan, he graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia, and after college, worked at the National Institutes of Health as a research fellow. He attended medical school at the University 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 University 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 University of Utah training under Drs. Timothy Beals, Florian Nickisch, and Charles Saltzman. After training, he practiced in Boise, Idaho before returning to the University of Utah.
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, young kids, and dog.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Assistant Professor |
| 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's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
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
March 13, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Nixon is professional, friendly and informative
UofU Patient
March 03, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Listened to issues and gave precise answers
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
All three providers focused on me.Great experience
UofU Patient
February 04, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Nixon is very thorough and always makes sure all my questions are answered. He Is very reassuring and has a positive attitude.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The intern Josh and Dr. Devon Dixon were very pleasant, efficient and exceptional.
UofU Patient
January 07, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Nixon was able to provide me with information about an ankle fusion however he advised me he did not have extensive expertise on an ankle replacement. I appreciated his honesty in this disclosure.
UofU Patient
January 03, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
December 18, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Nixon listened to my concerns and, even though we decided the pain in my ankle wasn't really an ankle issue after all, he validated my concerns and agreed that the ankle adjacent area on my lag should be evaluated with an MRI so he made sure to place an order for one so it could be done before the end of the year, when my deductible resets.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nixon is wonderful. I'm so grateful to have been able to see him for my injuries, surgery and recovery. He never made me feel rushed, he always listened to every concern I had with total patients and I always left feeling comforted after seeing him.
UofU Patient
December 08, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have never had a doctor with better bedside manner. Especially an orthopedic one.
UofU Patient
November 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nixon is an excellent doctor - very kind, professional, and patient. He made sure to answer all my questions thoroughly, and I felt very comfortable with the treatment plan discussed. He has a presence of calm and genuine care. Very grateful and highly recommend.
UofU Patient
November 14, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Nixon is excellent. I highly recommend him to others.
UofU Patient
November 08, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Wang was amazing. He was good at communicating and showed sincere interest in helping me. My experience with U of U has been great.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Nixon was very knowledgeable. He also took the time to get to know me a little and realize the impact my injury would have on my life. He was through in explaining things and answered all of my questions in detail. I really felt comfortable and confident with his care.
UofU Patient
October 22, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
He never said what was causing the pain, he told that it wasn't a fracture, but never said what it was. Still not sure what is wrong with the ankle, just been told to go to PT
UofU Patient
October 14, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very good experience
UofU Patient
September 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very nice.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nixon was so kind and clear in his explanation. He knew that I had taken a day off work to be able to attend this appointment. He went out of his way to get me in for a CT scan that very same day and then followed up with me in real time. This saved me another trip (I am from out of the SLC area) another copay and another day off of work. This must have thrown a wrench into his day to see me twice but the care and concern for me and my time was unlike anything I've ever had from any provider in any setting. Dr. Nixon included me in the decision and future steps related to my healing. I left feeling cared for, valued, and overall better about my future and how my injury will impact my life.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Felt like this doctor didn't want to even try to find my problem with my feet. Not happy whats so ever, this visit was a waste of time
UofU Patient
August 09, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Nixon was very thorough and understandable in describing treatment and possible surgery. He gave me hope I gave him all of that, one way or the other, I would end up with full use of my foot or at least 90%. He warned me of the downside of six weeks and a boot and not being able to put any weight on my foot. So far oh, I like and trust this doctor
Dr. Devon Nixon is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon and a member 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 University Orthopedic Center and the South Jordan Health Center.
Originally from Michigan, he graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia, and after college, worked at the National Institutes of Health as a research fellow. He attended medical school at the University 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 University 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 University of Utah training under Drs. Timothy Beals, Florian Nickisch, and Charles Saltzman. After training, he practiced in Boise, Idaho before returning to the University of Utah.
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, young kids, and dog.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Assistant Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellow, 2019 |
| Residency | Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes Jewish Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Chief Resident, 2018 |
| Residency | Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes Jewish Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Resident, 2017 |
| Professional Medical | University of Michigan Medical School Medicine M.D., 2013 |
| Internship | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Orthopedic Research Intern, 2010 |
| Fellowship | National Institute of Mental Health Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow, 2009 |
| Undergraduate | University of Virginia Neuroscience B.A., 2006 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.