
Overview
- Cerebral palsy - Spina bifida - Neuromuscular disorders - Pediatric fractures - Limb deformityDr. Alan Stotts, Professor, (clinical) specializes in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, with fellowship training in the full spectrum of childhood orthopaedic conditions. Dr. Stotts' clinical interests include the treatment of children with neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida, genetic disorders and fractures and injuries. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center, at San Antonio. He completed his orthopaedic residency training at John Peter Smith Hospital, in Fort Worth, Texas, and received subspecialty training with a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Primary Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Stotts is also the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the University of Utah and holds the Richard L. Stimson Presidential Endowed Chair in Orthopaedics. Dr. Stotts consults for the State of Utah Children with Special Healthcare Needs, serving rural areas including St. George and Vernal. Dr. Stotts practices through the University of Utah School of Medicine at the Primary Children's Hospital (both the main campus and the Riverton campus). Dr. Stotts also serves as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Shriners Clinic for Children - Intermountain, in Salt Lake City, Utah where he is a Co-Medical Director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory.
Dr. Stotts is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Knock Knees, Osteotomy, and Rhizotomy.
Dr. Stotts is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Stotts is currently accepting new patients.
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100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Suite 4550, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
590 South Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan K. Stotts
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan K. Stotts?
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Is Dr. Alan K. Stotts a top-rated expert for Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan K. Stotts is classified as an Advanced expert for Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alan K. Stotts specialize in?
While Dr. Alan K. Stotts is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Alan K. Stotts participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan K. Stotts has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. You can view a list of Dr. Alan K. Stotts's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan K. Stotts accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan K. Stotts accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-662-5600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Stotts isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- OsteotomyDr. Stotts isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spastic Diplegia Infantile TypeDr. Stotts isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.
- Experienced
- Absence of TibiaDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Claw FootDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- Flat FeetDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Foot DropDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Knock KneesDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- RhizotomyDr. Stotts isExperienced. Learn about Rhizotomy.
