Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Nixon as knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate, with clear explanations and thorough examinations. Commenters note that he listens, validates concerns, offers treatment options, and takes time to make patients feel comfortable and informed. Many praise his surgical expertise and attentive follow-up care, reporting positive recovery experiences and confidence in his recommendations.
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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 | Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
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| Residency | Orthopedic Surgery - Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes Jewish Hospital | Chief Resident |
| Residency | Orthopedic Surgery - Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes Jewish Hospital | Resident |
| Internship | Orthopedic - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | Research Intern |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Michigan Medical School | M.D. |
| Fellowship | National Institute of Mental Health | Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow |
| Undergraduate | Neuroscience - University of Virginia | B.A. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Lapins ER, Fendler A, LaTulip S, Nixon DC, Lenz AL (2025). Morphological Similarities of Chronic Ankle Instability and Cavus Foot Type Using Statistical Shape Modeling. J Orthop Res, 44(1), e70128.
- Amick M, Nixon D (2025). Concomitant Achilles Tendon Rupture and Posterior Tibial Tendon Dislocation: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, 15(3).
- Mendenhall T, Zhang C, Presson A, Nixon D (2025). Evaluation of Surgical Costs Associated With Total Ankle Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg.
- Wagers K, Zhang C, Presson A, Nixon D (2025). Study of Surgical Costs Associated With Tibiotalar Fusion. Foot Ankle Orthop, 10(2), 24730114251332941.
- Compton T, Wagers K, Braun EH, Presson AP, Nixon D (2025). The Impact of Social Deprivation on Outcomes in Forefoot Surgery. Foot Ankle Int, 46(5), 551-560.
- Wagers K, Ofori-Atta B, Presson A, Nixon D (2024). Influence of Social Deprivation on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Foot and Ankle Patients. Foot Ankle Orthop, 9(4), 24730114241290202.
- Wagers K, Ofori-Atta BS, Tucker W, Presson AP, Nixon D (2024). Evaluation of Costs Associated With Acute Achilles Tendon Repair. Foot Ankle Orthop, 9(1), 24730114241238215.
- Compton T, Ferguson NA, Certain L, Nixon D (2024). Extrapulmonary, Chronic Septic Arthritis From Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the Ankle and Subtalar Joints. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev, 8(3).
- Nixon DC, Mardam-Bey S, Miller ML, Dobbs MB, Schoenecker PL, Luhmann SJ, Gordon JE (2022). Effect of Length Stability on Complications in the Treatment of Preadolescent Diaphyseal Femur Fractures Treated With Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing. J Orthop Trauma, 36(12), 643.
- 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.
Review
- Soltanolkotabi M, Mills MK, Nixon DC, Shomal Zadeh F, Chalian M (2023). Postoperative Imaging of the Ankle Tendons. [Review]. Semin Ultrasound CT MR, 44(4), 309-318.
He's very nice and does a great job!
Great
Excellent
He was not very nice he came in and acted like it was no big deal about my foot
Dr. Nixon and his care team have exceeded my expectations! I would recommend Dr. Nixon with a five star review
Extremely efficient, educated, and has class
I couldn't recommend Dr Nixon more strenuously. He is caring and takes time to ensure the highest quality of patient experience and care through every step of the process.
Great doctor
Great foot doctor. He is the best.
Dr Nixon is the best! I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an orthopaedic surgeon
I have had 2 significant surgeries and one non-surgical injury treated by Dr Nixon. He embodies the highest standards of medical care, and is equally outstanding as a person who cares, is respectful and who genuinely engages with patients on a personal level. He has also built a team of providers who emulate his approach with patients: respectful, communicative, welcoming and considerate. I am grateful to have received a referral to see him 5+ years ago and regularly recommend Dr Nixon and his team to family, friends and my own clients.
Great doctor. Very caring. I recommend him very highly and all of his staff.
Excellent doctor.
To me, Dr.Nixon is a hero. Thee years I had a very complicated surgery. One option was amputation. Dr.Nixon performed a complicated surgery and today I have a functional foot. I will always be indebted to him.
The provider was knowledgeable and explained me the care I need it
Genuine and caring
Dr. Nixon is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen and explain the symptom and what the options are for treatment.
He is very competent and cheerful.
I was very impressed with Dr. Nixon. Very personable, took time to make sure my questions were answered and I felt comfortable with the outcome.
Love Dr Nixon, He is amazing! So kind and a great listener. He has done an amazing job with my foot surgery and I am going in for my second surgery and I feel very assured that he will do an amazing job on that foot as well, I have great confidence in his care
Dr Nixon and his staff are caring, professional and Talented. I chose to travel five hours from home to have them care for me, they made it as convenient as possible, and I would do it again without hesitation. A+
Kind and attentive
Dr. Nixon is an amazing surgeon and a caring person. UofUbis lucky to have him.
He is a highly skilled surgeon. I recommend him to anyone who needs ankle surgery.
He is super great at his job he knows it well, he is very caring if my feelings and my pain and the worry about my foot. He is exceptional at his job.
I have been a patient of Dr Nixon's for a few years now. He and his team deserve top marks in all categories. I highly recommend him to anyone needing an orthopedic surgeon.
Dr Nixon was fantastic during the process.
He was great
Dr. Nixon presents a very confident, friendly, and caring attitude. I appreciate his candor so that I can make an informed decision.
Dr. Nixon was exceptional - he took the time to explain what was needed and to answer all my questions. He was kind and polite and pleasant. Very much appreciated!
Absolutely amazing Dr. I highly recommend him! Nixon was so professional and attentive. Listened, then answered all my questions. He made eye contact when he spoke which is huge for me and he didn't try to convince me to get surgery. He provided pros and cons for every option.
Dr. Nixon takes the time to understand my health issue and explain the options and the pros and cons of each option. He is extremely personable and exudes confidence in his abilities as a surgeon.
Dr. Nixon is a wonderful doctor and I always receive such wonderful care from him and his staff.
Dr. Nixon has a wonderful bedside manner. He listened and explained everything in laymen's terms which I really appreciated. Highly recommended!
He's great makes sure you understand and get the care you need
He is an awesome surgeon and doctor. Very caring. Always takes his time with you.
Dr. Nixon is an excellent physician who is both thorough and compassionate. He explains things in a clear, easy-to-understand way and listened to my concerns. I felt confident in his care and would recommend him to others looking for a thoughtful and professional doctor. Thank you Dr. Dixon.
Outstanding Doctor'.thank you!!
Dr. Nixon was incredibly attentive during my visit and took the time to address all of my concerns. I truly appreciated the care and attention provided.
Dr Nixon is the best! An excellent doctor and a very kind man.
I'm so glad I had Dr. Nixon as my surgeon. He and his staff are professional, caring and very personable. His skills as my ankle surgeon are over the top. My ankle is great and walking again with no pain!!
Dr Nixon is a great doctor tells me all about the surgery I had and how my healing is progressing recommend him highly
Dr Nixon is the most personable, present, and extra mile doctor I have ever had! I feel like I am good hands with a very competent doctor who is willing to do all within his power to give me the best functional results possible.
Dr Nixon is awesome! My last appt was scary I was getting my pins out and he handled it all with patience and kindness and helped calm my nerves. And thankfully nothing hurt, He helped me feel completely calm with his soft tone and reassurance that all would be good.
Devon C Nixon is an incredible provider, listens well and explains everything, he did an amazing job on my reconstruction of my toes, I am very happy
He is an outstanding Dr. and surgeon. He did an amazing job reconstructing my heel. The results were far better than I expected. I am healing well thanks to his expertise, and heading to a full recovery. He has shown great care for me as a patient and made me feel comfortable by fully explaining any and all of my concerns. I couldn't have asked for a better Dr. to be assigned to my case.
Great job 5 stars
Great doctor. I wouldn't trust anyone else. Very knowledgeable about what care will work best for me.
Dr Nixon is a wonderful Dr. He is personable which makes the experience easier to go through. And he did a great job at putting my ankle back together.
He is excellent, I so appreciate him and the care he is taking for me. It was wonderful having him as my doctor
Very nice and know what he is doing great job
Amazing doctor, very skilled, patient and easy to talk with. Explains medical matters/procedures well with a kind and respectful attitude. All my follow up visits with Dr Nixon have been on time, never rushed and willing to listen. Skilled and caring.
professional; knowledgeable; caring; gave options with real timelines & expectations
Dr. Nixon is a great doctor who doesn't just push surgery. He listens and is very patient and answered all my questions. He doesn't make you feel that he is in a rush for the next patient.
Very kind and understanding. Im very confident with his as my surgeon.
Dr Nixon was awesome, great personality without ego.
Dr Nixon was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable, very thorough, with a great bed side manner.
Very satisfied. Dr Nixon was professional and caring offering multiple solutions.
Dr. Nixon is an awesome physicianÉcaring, informative, and he listens! I'm very pleased with the care I receive in the orthopedic clinic. Thank you!
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of complex problem and articulated a reasonable surgical approach. He addressed my concerns and conveyed confidence. I presented with a complex failed surgical outcome from elsewhere and look forward to a corrective surgery.
I didnÕt feel rushed during my appointment. Dr. Nixon explained my options and did not pressure me to opt for treatment I had concerns with.
Recommend highly. Ankle fusion was a great success!
Dr Nixon is very personable and is very helpful.
Dr. Nixon is skilled, knowledgeable and highly professional. My follow up visits have never been rushed, or given the sense Dr. Nixon was in a hurry. Always answered my questions/concerns in clear medical terms and able to explain things in a respectful way. His communication skills are above average!
Very patient and insightful
Dr. Nixon is an amazing Doctor!!
He is an INCREDIBLE Doctor!
Doctor Nixon is a very knowledgeable caring and professional doctor. He is always very interested in my well-being and how I am feeling. He is very attentive to my needs and question. He truly cares about his patients. He is a Great Doctor.
Dr. Nixon is a very compassionate caring doctor. He takes into consideration your opinion, and gives you a honest open answer. His insight in his expertise is just what I needed to fix my ankle. Thank you so very much Dr. Nixon for taking on my case!
My experience was a very good one with Dr. Nixon
Dr. Nixon was thorough during my examination. He had many X-rays taken of my feet and compared the results with my last visit. He recommended a procedure that could reduce the pain in my feet. I am scheduled to have that procedure soon.
Dr. Nixon, is an excellent care provider who listens carefully to his patients and treats them with respect.
He has always been straight forward , easy to understand, and determined to make sure that you get to your best self . In a comfortable and understanding manner.
He is very professional and very friendly. He operated on my foot and saved it. I will be forever grateful.
Excellent
Dr Nixon is a very knowledgeable and professional Doctor who is very responsive to his patients. Great Doctor!!
Doctor Nixon truly cares for his patients. He listens to you and validates your thoughts and concerns. He explains things clearly. I drove 4 hours on Tuesday to be seen, Dr Nixon said I needed surgery and was able to get me into surgery the next day! I've never had such an incredible experience.
If you need a Dr. who cares for the your needs, I highly recommend him for your care.
Did a great job and is easy to talk to!
Dr. Nixon is top notch. He is so good that it is worth the travel time from northwestern Wyoming for treatment. Dr. Nixon has great knowledge and experience and applies that experience to help the patient decide a treatment path that is best for the patient.
I felt like he knew exactly what he was doing.
Dr. Nixon is a fantastic physician and surgeon and I'm grateful to have had him treat me. He always takes the time to listen and to explain things and answer questions.
Again: Dr. Nixon is first-rate both as a surgeon and as a communicator. I couldn't ask for a better doctor. Thank you!
I very much appreciated having Dr. Nixon as my orthopedic surgeon. He didn't push me into any decisions but kindly explained the situation, providing me quality facts so that I was able to decide next steps in my care. I would highly recommend him.
Excellent compassionate care.
Excellent
Dr. Nixon has been great to work with. He understands my concern with my ankle. He addresses it. He interacts with me on a professional and caring way. I truly appreciate him and the medical advice that he's giving me to help me get better with my ankle.
I would recommend Dr. Nixon to others, heÕs very helpful.
Excellent care for my needs. Very experienced and knowledgeable with the foot and ankle. I highly recommend Dr. Nixon and his staff!
Highly competent, engaging, courteous, thorough, compassionate.
Thank you his taking good care of my needs. And thank you for asking all the right questions.
My visit was very positive. He listened to me what I wanted & we both came to the conclusion surgery would not be right at this time. I would definetly go back to Dr. Nixon if any treatments would be what I wanted to try!
Dr. Nixon is a wonderful provider and I'm grateful that he handled my surgical case. He demonstrates a gentle compassion that is welcoming and not intimidating when facing significant medical issues that require significant medical explanations. I don't look forward to a future surgery, but I do look forward in putting my trust in Dr. Nixon to handle it.
He is an absolutely wonderful Doctor!!
Dr. Nixon listened to my questions and gave good complete answers. He has given me confidence about my upcoming surgery
Dr. Nixon is very thorough. My condition was explained to me and what would likely be performed if I was to proceed with surgery.
Dr. Nixon is wonderful and I would recommend him to anybody. His standard of care is so incredibly high, and you can tell he does absolutely care about his patients. My ankle is healing so fast because he is so willing to give good feedback and he did such an exceptional job at fixing everything through surgery as well.
Great guy. Gave me options. Very caring. Took the time with me, explained things very well and gave me options to try... if we need to do surgery. He will b great. Luv the U Health team. Thanx
Kind understanding.
How blessed I am for having had surgery with Dr Nixon. I have the highest regard for his expertise, wisdom, and congenial good nature!
Very intelligent Doctor and a very nice person
Dr. Nixon is a very interactive doctor asking questions asking your opinion and explaining his procedures I would highly recommend him
Dr. Devon Nixon is the best. Personable, professional, and proficient. I liked him and his work very much.
He is a wise and caring man!
He's very nice and care about he's patient.
Dr. Nixon is ver professional with you and tells you everything he is thinking about your care and then listens to your opinions. He helps you make the decision that is best for you.
Dr. Nixon was always willing to answer my questions and was very encouraging. He acknowledged how much work I had put into PT to regain range of motion and overall healing.
Dr. Nixon provided a few alternatives for treatment and allowed me to make an informed decision about what care/ treatment to pursue. All were good plans but I made an informed decision for my future treatment that works best for me.
He's the best!
I had chronic pain in my ankle for over two years and many doctors couldn't quite put their finger on what it was. Dr. Nixon has a quiet but expert demeanor when he explains things to me and found a plan to help me improve. I am eight weeks post surgery and everything has gone perfectly so far. I am extremely grateful for Dr. Nixon and his team for taking the time they have with me to make sure that my ankle will heal to a level that I am happy with.
Excellent care from Dr Nixon and his team. Highly recommend Dr Nixon!
Great at taking the time needed to explain in detail the problems and the options.
I feel very comfortable working with these drs for my upcoming surgery!
Not impressed. I don't feel like I was listened to or given any options for immediate pain relief. I was told what wouldn't work or that wouldn't be an option.
Dr Nixon is awesome! He is helping me with a hard decision about my feet and has been so patient with me as I am nervous about the process of having my feet operated on. I appreciate his kindness and patience so much