Brittany N. Garcia
( out of 85 reviews )

Brittany N. Garcia, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Salt Lake City
801-662-5600

Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Lehi
385-531-3600

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • Dr. Garcia is an orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Utah. After completing her fellowship in adult hand and upper extremity surgery at Stanford University, Dr. Garcia completed a second fellowship in pediatric/congenital hand and brachial plexus birth injury surgery at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Northern California.

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    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 85 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 10, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Brittany Garcia was very friendly and made me feel calm and comfortable, great experience overall.

    September 26, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excellent Doctor highly trained and very good listener with high degree of empathy

    September 26, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    After explaining I have adhd and am hyperactive in my sleep, Dr Garcia immediately knew to offer a hard cast as a preventative measure. I explained I typically need more numbing and she made sure to check in with me and not only BELIEVED me and gave me extra, she made sure there was plenty more just in case. We ended up needing the extra. She was so amazing, making sure to answer all of my questions. best surgical experience with a surgeon.

    September 13, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    She is AMAZING. Can't thank her enough for the great job she did. Such a kind and patient person. We got lucky to work with her.

    September 07, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    My daughter was very nervous going into this appointment and Dr. Garcia was AMAZING with her. She talked to my daughter in a way that she could understand what she was explaining, she didn't ignore my daughter's concerns or feelings. I would 100% recommend anyone to Dr. Garcia!

    July 15, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Ask to skip preliminary appointment. Complete waste of time with zero benefit. I hope you actually get to see this doctor.

    July 04, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    She did a great job treating me and giving me a high level of care.

    June 21, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Provides professionalism and integrity to all members of the staff and patient. Dr Garcia has always been respectful and supportive of me and my care. I am very grateful and thankful for having her as part of my team!!

    June 09, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Top Notch Dr! I was thankful to her love and patience with my daughter being so scared and needing surgery.

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  • Dr. Garcia is an orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Utah. After completing her fellowship in adult hand and upper extremity surgery at Stanford University, Dr. Garcia completed a second fellowship in pediatric/congenital hand and brachial plexus birth injury surgery at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Northern California.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric/Congenital Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy Reconstruction - Shriners Hospital for Children Fellow
    Fellowship Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery - Stanford University School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of New Mexico School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Major: Chemistry; Minor: Social Welfare Policy - University of New Mexico B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Garcia BN, Lu C, Stephens A, Kazmers N, Wei C, Sauer B, Tyser A (). Risk of Fusion or Reoperation after FCA or PRC for Stage II SLAC/SNAC: A Propensity Score Analysis of 502 Wrists. (Epub ahead of print) JBJS Essent Surg Tech.
    2. Daryoush JR, Rogers MJ, Hubbard JC, Arbon J, Zhang C, Presson AP, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Establishing the Patient-Acceptable Symptom State for the Numeric Rating Scale-Pain Score in a Postoperative Non-Shoulder Hand and Upper-Extremity Population. J Hand Surg Am. (Read full article)
    3. Garcia BN, Stephens AR, Wilkes J, Kazmers NH (2024). Pediatric Digit Replantation: A Nationwide Analysis of Failure Rate, Complications, and Potential Factors Affecting Failure. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 6(2), 222-226. (Read full article)
    4. Garcia BN, Tyser A, Roca H, Kazmers NH (2023). Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement and Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Hand Surgeons. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 31(15), 756-765. (Read full article)
    5. Garcia BN, Lu CC, Chen W, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH, Sauer BC, Tyser A (2022). Factors Associated With Unplanned Reoperation After 4-Corner Arthrodesis: A Study of 478 Wrists. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 5(1), 1-5. (Read full article)
    6. Stephens AR, Garcia BN, Rogers MJ, Zhang C, Himbert C, McFarland MM, Presson AP, Kazmers NH, Tyser AR (2022). Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Arthrodesis: Systematic Review. J Hand Surg Am, 47(3), 218-227.e2. (Read full article)
    7. Zeidan, M, Garcia, BN, Lu, C, Stephens, A, Chen, W, Kazmers, NH, Sauer, B, Tyser, AR (2021). Risk of Total Wrist Arthrodesis Following Proximal Row Carpectomy: An Analysis of 1,070 Patients. Electronic Journal of Hand Surgery, The.
    8. Rogers MJ, Lu CC, Stephens AR, Garcia BN, Chen W, Sauer BC, Tyser A (2020). Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Arthrodesis: A 10-Year Follow-up Study of Complications in 58 Wrists. Hand (N Y), 17(5), 1558944720964972. (Read full article)
    9. Garcia BN, Lu CC, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH, Chen W, Leng J, Li L, Sauer BC, Tyser AR (2020). Risk of Total Wrist Arthrodesis or Reoperation Following 4-Corner Arthrodesis or Proximal Row Carpectomy for Stage-II SLAC/SNAC Arthritis: A Propensity Score Analysis of 502 Wrists. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(12), 1050-1058. (Read full article)
    10. Rane AA, Garcia BN, Wang AA (2019). Closed manipulation under anesthesia for pediatric post-traumatic elbow arthrofibrosis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(2), 340-346. (Read full article)
    11. Mascarenas DN, Wurzburger R, Garcia BN, Tomedi A, Mwanthi MA (2016). The promise of home visitation by community health workers in rural Kenya: A protective effect that reduces neonatal illness. Educ Health (Abingdon), 28(3), 181-6. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Garcia BN, Shin, A, Wang AA (). Part I: Physical Examination of the Brachial Plexus. In Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries.
    2. Garcia BN, Hutchinson D (). Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Cerebral Palsy. In Upper Extremity.
    3. Wang AA, Garcia BN (). Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Lunate and Perilunate Dislocations. In The Upper Extremity. Lunate and Perilunate Dislocations (Volume 1, pp. 168-77).
    4. Garcia BN, Wang AA, Shin AY (2021). Examination of the Adult Brachial Plexus Patient. In Garcia BN|Wang AA|Shin AY (Ed.), Operative Brachial Plexus Surgery: Clinical Evaluation and Management Strategies (pp. 81-98). (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Grothaus O, Jorgensen A, Maughan G, Anto M, Kazmers NH, Garcia BN (2024). Carbon Footprint of Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Performed in the Procedure Room Versus Operating Room Setting. [Abstract]. J Hand Surg Am, 49(6), 576-582. (Read full article)
    2. Garcia BN, Zeidan M, Lu C, Stephens AR, Wei C, Kazmers N, Sauer B, Tyser A (2020). Risk of Fusion or Reoperation following PRC in patients with SLAC/SNAC Wrist Arthritis [Abstract].
    3. Garcia BN, Tyser A, Stephens A, Kazmers N, Sauer B, Lu C (2018). Risk of Fusion or Reoperation after FCA or PRC for Stage II SLAC/SNAC: A Propensity Matched Cohort Study of 1,118 Patients [Abstract].
    4. Garcia BN, Mascarenas D, Wurzburger R, Tomedi A (2014). A Community Health Worker Home Visitation Project in Kenya [Abstract]. 62(2), 553.

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