Alan K. Stotts
( out of 75 reviews )

Alan K. Stotts, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Layton Pediatric Orthopedics

Layton Pediatric Orthopedics
Layton
801-546-8450
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Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Salt Lake City
801-662-5600
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Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Lehi
385-531-3600
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Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at St. George Regional Hospital

University of Utah Pediatric Orthopaedics
St. George
801-662-5600
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Shriners Hospital for Children

Salt Lake City
801-536-3500
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Tri-County Health Department

University of Utah Pediatric Orthopaedics
Vernal
801-662-5600
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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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 75 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    January 18, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    We absolutely love Dr. Stotts! He is a wonderful doctor and cares about his patients. He has been our doctor for over 6 years and have had nothing but wonderful experiences.

    January 03, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Excellent professional, find the best treatment for your recovery.

    November 27, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Very skilled doctor. He's great with kids and personable.

    November 22, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Scott's has always taken the time to listen to our questions, concerns then explain exactly what is happening and what can or should be done to help.

    November 06, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Stotts provided outstanding care for our son after his injury. His expertise in pediatric orthopedics was clear, and his warm, patient approach made our son (and parents) feel comfortable throughout. Dr. Stotts took the time to explain each step, ensuring we understood the recovery process. We feel fortunate to have had such compassionate and skilled care, and we highly recommend him.

    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!

  • 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 -Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Orthopedics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Orthopedic Surgery - Fort Worth Affiliated Hospitals Resident
    Internship Orthopedic Surgery - John Peter Smith Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical 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.