Kyros Ipaktchi, MD
Associate Professor, Orthopedics
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Medical School:
Department: Orthopedics
Medical School:
- MD, Justus Liebig University Giessen - Germany (1991)
- Universitatsmedizin Berlin (1993)
- Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Orthopedic Trauma (1998)
- University of Michigan Program, Surgical Critical Care (2006)
- Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Orthopedic Trauma (1999)
- Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Hand Surgery (2000)
Department: Orthopedics
Professional Titles
- Chief of Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery - Denver Health
Research Interests
My research focuses on Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Inflammatory Cell Signaling and Trauma.
Publications
- Douleh DG, Ipaktchi K, Lauder A. Hand Call Practices and Satisfaction: Survey Results From Hand Surgeons in the United States. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Nov;47(11):1120.e1-1120.e9. PubMed PMID: 34756619
- Musculoskeletal Trauma, Conditions of the Extremity and Hand Injuries. Ipaktchi K, Morel S. In: 7th Edition Emergency Medicine Secrets. Editors: Bakes K, Buchanan J, Moreira M. Elsevier 2021
- Douleh DG, Ipaktchi K, Lauder A. Hand Call Practices and Satisfaction: Survey Results From Hand Surgeons in the United States. J Hand Surg Am. 2021 Oct 28. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34756619
- Rodriguez-Fontan F, Maertens AS, Parry JA, Stacey S, Lauder A, Ipaktchi K, Heare A, Hadeed M, Mauffrey C. From Dr. Miller E. Preston (1879-1928) to the Department of Orthopaedics at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, CO. Int Orthop. 2021 Nov;45(11):2997-3001. PubMed PMID: 34328538
- Chen C, Scott F, Ipaktchi KR, Lauder A. Postoperative Digit and Hand Replantation Protocols: A Review of the Literature. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Aug 1;29(15):e732-e742. PubMed PMID: 34185029
- Woods D, Cao J, Maddox G, Strage K, Lauder A, Ipaktchi K.: Pediatric Upper Extremity Escalator Entrapment JEMS, September 21, 2021
- Ipaktchi K, Morel S.. Musculoskeletal Trauma, Conditions of the Extremity and Hand Injuries. In: Markovchick, Pons, Bakes, and Buchanan: 7th Edition Emergency Medicine Secrets. Elsevier (2021)
- Ch 18: Carpus. Ipaktchi K, Dimachkieh O., Chaudhry S. in: Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma: Advanced On- and Off-field Management. Editors: Khodaee, M., Waterbrook, A.L., Gammons, M Springer 2020
- Chaudhry S, Ipaktchi KR, Ignatiuk A. Updates on and Controversies Related to Management of Radial Nerve Injuries. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Mar 15;27(6):e280-e284. PubMed PMID: 30856632
- Hak DJ, Banegas R, Ipaktchi K, Mauffrey C. Evolution of plate design and material composition. Injury. 2018 Jun;49 Suppl 1:S8-S11. PubMed PMID: 29929700
Practice Locations
Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Hospital Affiliation
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Hospital Affiliation
- Denver Health Medical Center
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Surgery - Hand Surgery
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Surgery
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
- Surgery - Arm and hand injuries and disorders
- Surgery - Fracture nonunions
- Surgery - Free flaps and limb salvage
- Surgery - Nerve surgery
- Surgery - Wrist fractures
Clinical Interests
My focus is on hand and upper extremity reconstructive surgery including microvascular tissue transfer and replantation.
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
My focus is on hand and upper extremity reconstructive surgery including microvascular tissue transfer and replantation.
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
Personal Interests
Complex Traumatic Conditions of the Upper Extremity, Neurovascular Injuries, Soft Tissue Reconstruction, MIcrosurgery, Replantation
Public Speaking
Yes
Outreach Lectures - National and International Research Meetings
Complex Traumatic Conditions of the Upper Extremity, Neurovascular Injuries, Soft Tissue Reconstruction, MIcrosurgery, Replantation
Public Speaking
Yes
Outreach Lectures - National and International Research Meetings
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, Justus Liebig University Giessen - Germany (1991)
Internships:
- Universitatsmedizin Berlin (1993)
Residency Programs:
- Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Orthopedic Trauma (1998)
Fellowships:
- University of Michigan Program, Surgical Critical Care (2006)
- Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Orthopedic Trauma (1999)
- Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Hand Surgery (2000)
Languages: English, Farsi, French, German, Spanish
Department: Orthopedics