Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Physicians

Jeffrey M. Nakano, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

As a board certified orthopaedist, Dr. Jeffrey M. Nakano specializes in general orthopaedics, though most of his practice consists of joint replacement and foot and ankle care. He is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

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Work Experience:
Orthopaedic Surgeon- Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates, P.C . – 1996–present
Grand Mesa Orthopaedic Associates, P.C. – 1993–1995
(Merged with Grand Junction Orthopaedic Associates to form Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates)
Nakano & Richards, M.D.'s, P.C. – 1991–1993
Added partner and renamed Grand Mesa Orthopaedic Associates
Hall Orthopaedic Clinic, P.C. – 1983–1991

Residency:
Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Orthopaedic Surgery – 1979–1983

Internship:
Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
General Surgery – 1978–1979

Medical School:
Emory University
M.D. – Graduated 1978

College:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Graduated with a B.S. – 1974

Vanderbilt University
Attended 1969–1970

Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons – July 19, 1985

Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Colorado Medical Society
Colorado Orthopaedic Society
Mesa County Medical Society
Western Orthopaedic Association

Honors and Affiliations:
Program Chairman – Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting San Diego, California 2007
Program Chairman – Western Slope Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Society – 1994– present
Presenter – Southern Medical Association – 1981
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – 1982
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine – 1982
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – 1984

Hospital Affiliations & Active Staff Privileges:
St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Valley Surgical Center, Grand Junction, Colorado
Community Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado
Family Health West, Fruita, Colorado
Delta County Memorial Hospital, Delta, Colorado

Clinics and Appointment Scheduling:

As a specialist in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Nakano spends significant time in the OR and making rounds on his patients in the hospital. Because of this he is only available in clinic approximately two-and-a-half days per week. As a surgeon on active staff at St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center, he is also required to take trauma calls. We ask your patience and understanding if your appointment has to be rescheduled or is delayed due to an emergency.

Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Physicians:

Kirk D. Clifford, MD
Mary Beth Deering, MD
Michael P. Dohm, MD
Michael Dolecki, MD
David P. Fisher, MD
Robert L. Frazho, MD
James S. Gebhard, MD
Steven J. Heil, MD
Sandra A. Horvath-Dori, MD
Michael J. Huang, MD
Mark G. Luker, MD
David M. Mayer, MD
Jeffrey M. Nakano, MD
Michael T. Reeder, DO
Michael D. Rooks, MD
James K. Weaver, MD