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Dr. Star Nixon, MD

Dr. Star Nixon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Star Nixon, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Health La Grange and T.J. Samson Community Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

4125 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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Dr. Nixon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nixon

3.4

12 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jennifer – Mar 20, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Jul 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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John C. Stanton in Mancos, CO – Jul 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Debra in Bloomington, IN – May 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Anthony in Cortez CO – Apr 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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JR in Cortez, CO – Feb 23, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

"I like to treat my patients the way I would like my family members to be treated. I like to take the time to have in depth discussions about treatment options so patients can approach decision making knowing that they have to right tools to make that decision." – Dr. Nixon

biography

Star Nixon, MD

Medical School: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, 2007

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center, Denver, 2012

Fellowship:...
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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Pediatric Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Children's Hospital Colorado4125 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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Children's Hospital Colorado-Colorado Springs4090 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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