Education:
Northwestern University Medical School
Training:
CM Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery Board
Board Certified:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:
Hand, Wrist and Elbow
Dr. Britton has been with Hand Surgery Associates since 1993. In his practice he treats the entire spectrum of upper extremity conditions including trauma and acquired conditions in adults and in children. He is a consultant at Craig Hospital in Denver, providing upper extremity reconstructive options for patients with debilitating spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Britton is also the upper extremity consultant for National Jewish Hospital where he provides treatment for patients on a national referral level who have rare upper extremity infections. He was a principal investigator in the national research trial studying effective medications for the treatment of Dupuytren’s Disease resulting in the FDA approval of Xiaflex®. He is an active Fellow in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand as well as a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Britton enjoys golfing, music, playing the piano, western art and relaxing in the high country.
Hand Surgery Fellowship:
Christine Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery 1992-1993
Residency:
Northwestern University 1987-1992
Medical School:
Northwestern University Medical School 1983-1987
Undergraduate:
Dartmouth College 1979-1983 B.A. Magna cum Laude, Biochemistry Specialty
Specialty Certification:
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery, 1997
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995
National Board of Medical Examiners