Nicholas Colyvas

Dr. Nicholas Colyvas is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Dr Colyvas’ main research and interest is in the field of meniscus preservation.  He has helped develop new techniques and devices for meniscal repair and transplant

Dr Colyvas trained at UCSF.  He is board certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Surgery.

Dr Colyvas is active in the Orthopaedic community and is a member of the AAOS, where he served on their Practice Management committee, and continues to give talks and instructional course lectures.  He also served on the board at the COA and is a frequent speaker and moderator at their conferences.  Dr Colyvas is an active member of the AOSSM, where he is involved in their teaching activities in skill assessment and education conferences.

Dr Colyvas is also actively working with a team developing the first surgical robotic for Arthroscopy, to improve accuracy, precision, safety, and surgical outcomes.

Dr Colyvas enjoys teaching Fellows, Residents and Medical Students at UCSF, and assists his colleagues in challenging knee and shoulder surgeries. In his free time, he enjoys time with family, and has a passion for motorsport.  He races many types of cars both locally and internationally.