“Dr. Nick is the best! Thanks to him, I keep doing the thing I love the most! And that’s not getting hurt! It’s being active. Especially riding my bike or snowboarding. After 2 big accidents in the period of 2 years, one mountain biking and the other snowboarding, Nick operated on my knee (ACL and meniscus) and then my shoulder (ligaments). I will not lie, recovery time was not pleasant, but as fast as possible, I was back riding and shredding! And pushing it even harder than before, to be honest. Nick’s vision, no frills, and open conversation about the outcome of the process was great! I don’t recommend getting hurt, but if you do, better have Nick on your contacts!”
— Alan T.
“I met Dr. Nick racing cars. Yes, that’s what he does when he’s not in surgery. He has operated on many drivers and crew members over the years. Without exception, all have given excellent reviews not only of his work but also of his counseling. So when I tore the rotator cuff and tendons off my shoulder, I went to see Dr. Nick.
Nick provided me with options, not just surgery. I consulted two additional surgeons, who confirmed that Dr. Nick’s recommended surgery was the best course of action. He gave me no illusions about recovery. Thus far, he has been spot-on. The more physical therapy I do, the better I get.
I will be racing a vintage Formula 2 car against Dr. Nick in two months, when my recovery should be complete. It takes strength and finesse to race these cars at the limit. I cannot compete with an unstable, painful, or unwilling shoulder. Nick and I finished 1-2 last year. Thanks to him, I will get another shot at him this year.
Thanks for keeping me in the game, Dr. Nick, and watch your mirrors.”
— Art H.
Patient Testimonials
“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 his team fixed my tear with minimal invasion and pain, plus incorporating excellent communication all along the way! I highly, highly recommend this meniscus specialist!!”
— Francesca C. “Dr. Colyvas dramatically improved my quality of life. I had a meniscus tear that was interrupting my daily activities. Weirdly, the MRI was unclear whether anything was wrong. However, Dr. Colyvas, with his years of experience and knowledge of my symptoms, was convinced that it was torn. He did not pressure me into pursuing surgery. I decided that surgery was the best option, and I am so happy I went through with the procedure. My recovery was speedy, partially because it was minor surgery, but also due to Dr. Colyvas' skill in the OR. If you have any knee issues that may require surgery, you will not go wrong with choosing Dr. Colyvas.”
— Sarah Q.“Dr. Colyvas is one of the finest physicians that I have ever met. I suffered a shoulder injury from a bike accident, and one thing that I really appreciated is that Dr. Colyvas tried every possible form of treatment - physical therapy, etc., before recommending surgery. There are many surgeons who will immediately recommend surgery. Not Dr. Colyvas. When it finally became apparent that I needed surgery, he performed it expertly, and the best thing that I can say about the outcome is that my shoulder is now perfect - I don't even think about it. He, Joni, and the rest of their staff couldn't be more caring, and their skills are superb. He's an easy recommendation.”
— Dan F.