Eric N. Britton, MD, FAAOS
Dr. Britton has been with Hand Surgery Associates since 1993. In his practice, he treats the entire spectrum of upper extremity conditions, including trauma and acquired conditions in adults and in children. He is a consultant at Craig Hospital in Denver, providing upper extremity reconstructive options for patients with debilitating spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Britton is also the upper extremity consultant for National Jewish Hospital where he provides treatment for patients on a national referral level who have rare upper extremity infections.
He was a principal investigator in the national research trial studying effective medications for the treatment of Dupuytren’s Disease resulting in the FDA approval of Xiaflex®. He is an active Fellow in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand as well as a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Outside of work, Dr. Britton enjoys golfing, music, playing the piano, western art and relaxing in the high country.
Education
- Fellowship: Hand Surgery Fellowship: Christine Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, KY
- Residency: Orthopedic Resident: Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
- Medical School: MD, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
- Undergraduate School: BA, Biochemistry Specialty – Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty Certification:
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery, 1997
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 1995
- National Board of Medical Examiners
Memberships & Organizations
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Western Orthopedic Association
- Rocky Mountain Hand Surgery Society (President 2009 – 2012)
- Colorado Medical Society
- Arapahoe Douglas Elbert County Medical Society
Interests & Hobbies
- Golf, Music, Cycling
