Timothy Irwin, MD
Assistant Professor, Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive

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Medical School:
  • MD, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (2016)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, Grove City College (PA) (2012)
Internship:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program (2017)
Residency:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Chief Resident, Hand Surgery (2022)
Fellowships:
  • Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center / Jefferson University, Hand Surgery (2023)
  • Shriners Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Orthopedics (2024)
Languages: English
Department: Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive

Recognition & Awards

  • Resident Teacher of the Year, Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program (2022)
  • Global Health Scholar, Pennsylvania State University-School of Medicine (2016)

Research Interests

I am interested in clinical outcomes of peripheral nerve repair/regeneration in both adults and children.

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2024)
    School of Medicine, Surgery

Publications

  • Rizzo M, Gupta A, Herzberg G, Burnier M, Boeckstyns MEH 3rd, Merser S, Gvozdenovic R, Schaeffer C, Irwin TJ, Osterman AL, Suh N. Total Wrist Arthroplasty: An International Perspective. Instr Course Lect. 2024;73:271-284. PubMed PMID: 38090904
  • Irwin TJ, Eberlin KR. Reply: The Impact of Social Media on Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants. Ann Plast Surg. 2022 Sep 1;89(3):252. PubMed PMID: 34670980
  • Irwin TJ, Eberlin KR. Reply: Assessment of Plastic Surgery Residency Applications without United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Scores. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Oct 1;150(4):924e-925e. PubMed PMID: 35960926
  • Irwin TJ, Eberlin KR. Reply: Assessment of Plastic Surgery Residency Applications without United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Scores. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Sep 1;150(3):707e-708e. PubMed PMID: 35816094
  • Sood RF, Irwin TJ, Taghinia AH. Syndactyly Release in the Hand: Surgical Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jan 1;149(1):57e-59e. PubMed PMID: 34936618
  • Irwin TJ, Amador RO, Leto Barone AA, Veeravagu L, Sherif RD, Lifchez SD, Fox PM, Momoh AO, Liao EC, Eberlin KR. Are All Posts Created Equal? A Review of Academic Plastic Surgery Residency Programs' Social Media Engagement Statistics. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Oct 1;148(4):700e-702e. PubMed PMID: 34495905
  • Irwin TJ, Riesel JN, Ortiz R, Helliwell LA, Lin SJ, Eberlin KR. The Impact of Social Media on Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants. Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Mar 1;86(3):335-339. PubMed PMID: 32349083
  • Irwin TJ, Friedrich JB, Nguyen VT, Ko JH, Phillips BT, Eberlin KR. Assessment of Plastic Surgery Residency Applications without United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Scores. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jul 1;148(1):219-223. PubMed PMID: 34076626
  • Ganske IM, Irwin T, Langa O, Upton J 3rd, Tan WH, Mulliken JB. Cleft Lip and Palate in Ectodermal Dysplasia. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Feb;58(2):237-243. PubMed PMID: 32864997
  • Freniere B, Irwin T, Guldbrandsen G, Lafleur EH, Dominici L, Sturgeon D, Chun YS. Outcomes Following Breast Reconstruction in Patients With Prior Mantle Radiation for Treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Ann Plast Surg. 2020 May;84(5):507-511. PubMed PMID: 31663939
  • Swenson RD, Butterfield JA, Irwin TJ, Zurlo JJ, Davis CM 3rd. Preoperative Anemia Is Associated With Failure of Open Debridement Polyethylene Exchange in Acute and Acute Hematogenous Prosthetic Joint Infection. J Arthroplasty. 2018 Jun;33(6):1855-1860. PubMed PMID: 29555498
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Professional Memberships

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Candidate Member
  • American Association of Hand Surgery, Candidate Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000

UCHealth Hand Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0485

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Dupuytren's Disease
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow)
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Osteoarthritis of the Hand
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Parsonage turner
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Trigger Finger
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
  • Brain and Nervous System - Nerve injury
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Brain and Nervous System - Neuropathy
  • Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral Nerve Repair
  • Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral neuropathies
  • Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Nerve Injuries
  • Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Blood Vessel Injuries
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Brachial plexopathy
  • Surgery - Fracture nonunions
  • Surgery
  • Surgery - Amputation
  • Surgery - Arm and hand injuries and disorders
  • Surgery - Limb Salvage
  • Surgery - Nerve surgery
  • Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
  • Surgery - Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) for chronic pain
  • Surgery - Thoracic Outlet Decompression
  • Surgery - TOS – Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Surgery - Wrist fractures
  • Nail Trauma and Infections
Clinical Interests
I am interested in the entire breadth of hand and upper extremity surgery in pediatric and adult populations. I do have a special interest in brachial plexus, peripheral nerve, and microsurgical reconstruction throughout the body.

Care Philosophy
I strive to treat each patient as I would a family member.

Personal Interests
I enjoy the entire breadth of hand and upper extremity surgery in pediatric and adult populations. I have a special interest in brachial plexus, peripheral nerve, and microsurgical reconstruction throughout the body. I am very interested in expanding global access to Hand Surgery and Brachial Plexus Injury Care in developing countries.

Volunteer Activities
I have a passion for working with children/individuals with special needs and have volunteered with many organizations throughout the years including Special Olympics and Hunterdon Outreach Programs (HOPS). I also have a passion for global health and routinely volunteer for surgical missions in developing countries to help give care to patients and train local physicians/providers.

Public Speaking
Yes
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury, Nerve Repair/Reconstruction, Nerve Transfers, Surgical Management of Spasticity, Arthrogryposis, Social Media Use in Plastic Surgery,

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (2016)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Grove City College (PA) (2012)
Internships:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program (2017)
Residency Programs:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Chief Resident, Hand Surgery (2022)
Fellowships:
  • Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center / Jefferson University, Hand Surgery (2023)
  • Shriners Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Orthopedics (2024)
Languages: English
Department: Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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