
I have had Dr. Colyvas for both of my knee surgeries and he has 100% of my confidence, trust and would recommend him to my family and friends. Besides being an excellent surgeon, he really takes...
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Dr. Nicholas Colyvas, MD is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon based in San Francisco, CA. With a focus on minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, Dr. Colyvas specializes in meniscus repair, rotator cuff surgery, and biceps tendon surgery. He has extensive experience treating athletes of all levels and has served as a team physician for various sports teams. Dr. Colyvas is dedicated to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery through his research on meniscus preservation and improving techniques for treating rotator cuff tears and biceps tendon problems.
With a medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr. Colyvas completed his residency and fellowship in orthopedic surgery at UCSF. He is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Colyvas is a respected member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and serves on the practice management committee. In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in teaching orthopedic residents at UCSF and enjoys racing vintage race cars in his free time.
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I have had Dr. Colyvas for both of my knee surgeries and he has 100% of my confidence, trust and would recommend him to my family and friends. Besides being an excellent surgeon, he really takes...
After wasting time with a doctor closer to home, I decided the health of my knee's medial meniscus was worth the journey to have Dr. Nicholas Colyvas of SF do his magic! I am so thankful he and...
Dr Colyvas performed arthroscopies on both my knee injuries (about 5 years apart). I have since moved away from California but if I ever needed to see an Orthopedist for a major knee or joint...
I am grateful to Dr. Colyvas for his gracious contributions to my shoulder diagnosis and surgery. While he was not my primary doctor, Dr. Colyvas was generously helping behind the scenes. He...
Dr. Colyvas is not only handsome and charming (he reminds me of Gabriel Byrne), he's also a wonderful doctor! I was in intense pain when my family doc referred me to Dr. Colyvas. His staff was...