Nathan Faulkner, MD

Dr. Nathan Faulkner is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in comprehensive shoulder and knee surgery, sports medicine, fractures, arthritis, and uses minimally invasive and microscope techniques. He received a BS in biochemistry from the University of Utah, where he also graduated from medical school and was inducted into the esteemed Alpha Omega Alpha honors society.

He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin where he received several education and research awards. He received specialty training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy during his fellowship at the world-renowned Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) in Los Angeles. Dr. Faulkner is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He is actively involved in the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Throughout his career, Dr. Faulkner has been involved in research and has authored several original scientific articles and book chapters. His work, demonstrating a technique for grafting complex rotator cuff tears, has been highlighted at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery national meeting. He has volunteered to train orthopedic surgeons from all over the world in advanced shoulder surgery techniques at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago. He has extensive experience covering high school, collegiate, and professional sports, and formerly served as associate team physician for the professional lacrosse team Denver Outlaws. In his free time, Dr. Faulkner enjoys mountain biking, fly fishing, golfing, and skiing. He also enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife and children.

"I am dedicated to providing the highest quality and most advanced orthopedic care to facilitate a quicker recovery and the best outcome for my patients. I truly enjoy educating my patients and their families about their orthopedic injuries. As your orthopedic surgeon, you can count on me to listen to your concerns and provide a thorough evaluation of your condition/injury. We will partner together to come up with an individual plan for getting you back to doing the things you love," said Dr. Faulkner.

To learn more about Dr. Nathan Faulkner, please visit: https://www.nathanfaulknermd.com/

Education

• Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys, CA
• Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
• Medical School: MD, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
• Undergraduate School: BS, Biochemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Memberships & Organizations

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• The University of Utah
• University of Utah School of Medicine
• University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
• Southern California Orthopedic Institute
• The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine

Interests & Hobbies

• Enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors with his wife, Jacey and their two children.
• Fly Fishing
• Skiing

Cara Patton, PA-C

Physician Assistant to Dr. Nathan Faulkner

Cara Patton is a board-certified Physician Associate. She attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine. She went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Des Moines University in Iowa. Cara graduated among the top 5 students in her class in June 2019 and began working for Colorado Orthopedic Consultants with Dr. Nathan Faulkner. Cara evaluates patients in the clinic treating a variety of orthopedic conditions. In addition, she first assists Dr. Faulkner in the operating room for total shoulder and knee arthroplasties as well as some arthroscopic procedures. She is a member of Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery (PAOS) as well as American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).