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Board Certification
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Brittany Garcia as a highly skilled, knowledgeable surgeon who achieves excellent outcomes. Reviewers emphasize her clear explanations, thorough answers to questions, and strong listening skills that make them feel informed and at ease. Many also highlight her warm, caring demeanor with both adults and children and say they would recommend her care.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Orthopaedics
-Assistant Professor |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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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
- Wollstein A, Wang AA, Huntsman A, Maughan-Egbert G, Brennan J, Garcia BN (2026). Pediatric and Adolescent Perilunate Injuries: Clinical Presentation, Injury Characteristics, and Outcomes. Hand (N Y), 15589447261468027.
- Brauer O, Noonan S, Garcia BN, Bellaire LL (2026). Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Pinning: Are We Leaving Unnecessary Waste and Cost on the Table? J Pediatr Soc North Am, 16, 100384.
- Staten TM, Quilter WE, Garcia BN, Bellaire LL (2025). Waste Generation in Pediatric Orthopaedic Hardware Removal Surgery. J Pediatr Soc North Am, 14, 100303.
- Roca H, Maughan-Egbert G, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2025). Evaluation of Test-Retest Reliability for the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Upper Extremity and Pain Interference Computer Adaptive Tests in a Hand Surgery Population. J Hand Surg Am, 50(6), 648-655.
- Maughan G, Kim J, Arbon J, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Establishing the Patient Acceptable Symptoms State for the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire in a Postoperative Carpal Tunnel Surgery Population. J Hand Surg Am, 50(2), 156-163.
- Daryoush JR, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2025). The Displaced Fleck Sign: Description of a Radiographic Finding Consistent with Grade III Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears with Stener Lesions. J Hand Surg Am.
- Maughan G, Madiraju A, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Long-term outcomes and resource Utilization related to upper extremity off-roading vehicle injuries. J Hand Microsurg, 17(2), 100202.
- 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, 50(1), 10-18.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Review
- Garcia BN, Fox PM, Lalonde DH, Bellaire LL (2025). Hand and Upper-Extremity Surgeons Are Poised to Lead Efforts in Promoting Sustainability in the Operating Room. [Review]. J Hand Surg Am.
- Bellaire LL, Garcia BN (2024). Who owns the waste created in orthopaedic surgery? [Review]. J Pediatr Soc North Am, 6, 100010.
Book Chapter
- 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).
- Garcia BN, Shin, A, Wang AA (). Part I: Physical Examination of the Brachial Plexus. In Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries.
- Garcia BN, Hutchinson D (). Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Cerebral Palsy. In Upper Extremity.
- Wang AA, Garcia BN (). Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Lunate and Perilunate Dislocations. In Springer (Volume 1, pp. 168-77).
Abstract
- 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.
- 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].
- 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].
- Garcia BN, Mascarenas D, Wurzburger R, Tomedi A (2014). A Community Health Worker Home Visitation Project in Kenya [Abstract]. 62(2), 553.
Dr. Garcia is professional and knowledgeable. She makes me feel at ease. I am confident in taking her advice and feel she has my best interest at heart.
Doctor brittany is very knowledgeable and caring, I like her a lot!! I think she's very pretty inside and out!!!
She's fabulous! Direct, kind, great Iistener, professional. She really has genuine, sincere care of her patients and a love of what she does!
Dr. Garcia was warm, reassuring, and thorough in assessing my son's injury and formulating a plan of care. She provided options and explanations so we could make the best decisions.
Great provider, isnt always on time
She was extremely attentive and kind. Very pleased with her professionalism [TRANSLATED]
The best doctor I've ever had! Sincere, friendly and a very excellent surgeon.
Excellent results and relatively pain free surgery.
Dr. Garcia was professional. No issues or concerns.
She is amazing! Great listener!
Dr. Garcia is not only a great surgeon but also a very kind, genuinely cares about the patient. I can't say how wonderful she is!!!
Dr Garcia's skills and professional knowledge are paramount to her success as a gifted surgeon.
One of the best hand specialists not only for elders but children as well
She is amazing!
Dr. Garcia is both deeply caring and exceptionally skilled. She explained every step clearly, performed my son's surgery with precision and personally overall his recovery. We are grateful for her expertise and warmth.
She demands respect!! I liked her alot ! I'm glad she is doing my next 3 surgeries on my hands
She's awesome!
The surgery Dr. Garcia performed on me was tricky and detailed. She has always gone the extra mile explaining everything and I feel so fortunate that she is my surgeon. I always leave well informed and positive after our appointments. She really is a wonderful person!
She is a very good listener and helps assist in accomplishing my much needed schedule.
Awesome!
She was great. Very knowledgeable, she explained everything so I understood it.
Very nice and personable will recommend others.
She is Awesome ! ! ! The surgery hardly bled afterwards. The pain was not bad at all. I was able to move my hand and arm very well and have improvment more than i was expecting. Will definately refer people to her.
Dr Garcia is an asset to the University of Utah Orthopedic. Very knowledgeable and caring. Thank you for your excellent care.
Wonderful Dr.
Caring provider
Brittany was great !
Dr. Brittany Garcia answered all my questions and thoroughly examined me to make sure I know procedures to follow.
She was great. Would recommend her to anyone that needs an orthopedic surgeon.
The best of care better than IHC physician who previously did trigger finger release
Dr Garcia is a fantastic doctor and she really cares about her patients and their recovery. I'd recommend her to anyone who needs a hand or upper extremity specialist.
Dr Garcia made me feel very comfortable m. She explained everything to me and was very nice and made me feel calm. I had an excellent experience. I would recommend her to everyone that I know.
She is personable as well as professional
She is so kind, speaks softly and kindly to my child and took everything with sincere care