Experienced in Hip Replacement
Experienced in Hip Replacement

Overview

Dr. Lex S. Allen is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Southern Utah Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Cedar City, Utah. Born and raised in the small towns of Southern Utah, Dr. Allen is proud to serve the region where his roots run deep.

He completed his undergraduate studies at Southern Utah University before earning his medical degree from the University of Utah. He then pursued orthopedic surgery training at the University of New Mexico and completed an advanced fellowship in hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery in Brisbane, Australia. This specialized training gives Dr. Allen unique expertise in treating complex conditions of the upper extremities.

For over 10 years, Dr. Allen has been providing trusted, patient-focused orthopedic care. His clinical interests include hand and wrist injuries, elbow and shoulder conditions, fracture management, and sports-related orthopedic issues. Dr. Allen has been nationally recognized for excellence in patient experience, ranking in the top 5% for satisfaction.

In addition to treating patients in the clinic and operating room, Dr. Allen is actively involved in supporting local high school and college athletes throughout Southern Utah. He is passionate about helping people return to the activities that bring them joy�whether it's sports, work, or everyday life.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Allen enjoys spending time with his wife and children, taking in Southern Utah�s natural beauty, and making the most of life in the mountains.

Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
University Of Utah School Of Medicine, 2008
Residency
University of New Mexico
Specialties
Orthopedics
Hand Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Cedar City Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EMI Health
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Steward Health Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Utah Health
  • EPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Southern Utah Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Cedar City, UT 84721
Other Locations
Southern Utah Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Garfield
Panguitch, UT 84759
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