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Nicholas “Nick” Golinvaux, MD

Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Background

Dr. Nick Golinvaux is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of conditions and injuries affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. A Denver native, Dr. Golinvaux completed advanced fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Harvard and provides both surgical and non-surgical treatment for a wide range of upper-extremity conditions.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Golinvaux treats a broad range of orthopedic conditions, including:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Trigger finger
  • Thumb and hand arthritis
  • Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Hand, finger, wrist, and elbow fractures
  • Wrist fractures, including distal radius and scaphoid fractures
  • Tendon injuries
  • Nerve injuries and compression
  • Ganglion cysts
  • De Quervain’s tendonitis
  • Thumb ligament injuries
  • Tennis elbow
  • Distal biceps injuries
  • Fingertip and nail injuries
  • Hand and upper-extremity trauma
  • Fracture fixation and reconstructive procedures
Education & Training
Dr. Golinvaux earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Yale University, graduating cum laude with distinction.
He went on to earn his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine before completing his orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Dr. Golinvaux then completed the prestigious Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, with training through Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital.
He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Research & Patient Care
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Golinvaux has contributed to orthopedic research through peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.
His approach emphasizes individualized treatment and helping patients restore function and return to the activities that matter most to them following an injury or degenerative orthopedic condition.
Colorado Native
Born and raised in Denver, Dr. Golinvaux returned to Colorado after completing his medical training. Outside of medicine, he enjoys staying active through hockey, golf, hiking, and skiing.
At Smith Medical DSC – Surgery Center of Denver, patients have access to specialized orthopedic surgical care in a patient-focused outpatient setting with transparent, bundled pricing.