What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Michael Nuzzo MD

Home
United States
Sierra Vista, AZ
Michael Nuzzo MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained In Sports Medicine. Providing World Class Orthopedic Care! MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP
A veteran of the U.S.

Dr. Nuzzo is Board-Certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship trained in sports medicine. He is one of a few select doctors in the region who received additional fellowship training in sports medicine. His practice encompasses athletes at all levels of accomplishment and all stages of life. He specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to treat injuries of the hip, shoulder, knee, and ankle. He takes a team approach, working with physical therapists, coaches, and trainers to get patients back to the activities they love. "I strive to help athletes, of all ages, overcome their injuries and return to the sports and activities they love.......stronger than ever!" -Michael S. Nuzzo MD

HIP PROCEDURE
Dr. Nuzzo specializes in Hip Arthroscopy and performs hip preservation surgeries to treat hip related disorders. He treats hip pain caused by femoral acetabular impingement or FAI, hip labrum tears, damaged cartilage, tendon tears, and chronic bursitis. He also performs hip labrum reconstruction for non-repairable labrum tears and Mako Robotic Assisted Total Hip Replacements using a anterior approach. SHOULDER PROCEDURE
In the shoulder, Dr. Nuzzo treats rotator cuff tears, labrum tears, shoulder instability, fractures, and also performs shoulder replacements, including reverse shoulder replacement. He also performs superior capsular reconstructions of the shoulder (ASCR), a newly developed procedure for chronic rotator cuff tears. KNEE PROCEDURE
In the knee, Dr. Nuzzo treats ACL, PCL and other ligament injuries, meniscus tears, knee fractures, and performs cartilage restoration procedures to include cartilage cell implantations, and osteochondral allograft implantations for damaged cartilage. FOOT & ANKLE PROCEDURE
In the foot and ankle, Dr. Nuzzo performs ankle arthroscopy to treat damaged cartilage, ligament reconstructions for instability, and fractures of the foot and ankle. TEAM PHYSICIAN
Sports team coverage has been an important part of his career. He has served as the head team physician at Fresno Pacific University and is an assistant team physician at Fresno State University. FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED
Dr. Nuzzo received his master’s degree from Georgetown University and a medical degree from Rutgers University Medical School. He completed his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at Texas Tech University and William Beaumont Army Medical Center and completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine, and Shoulder Surgery at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. Army, Dr. Nuzzo was appointed Chief of an Orthopedic Surgery department. While deployed in Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, he served as the Orthopedic Trauma Consultant for Iraq Joint Operations and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Dr. Nuzzo has served as the Chief of Staff at Fresno Surgical Hospital. He gives frequent lectures on the local and national level on Sports Medicine topics and has published multiple articles in Sports Medicine Journals.

11/11/2025

We thank you for your commitment and celebrate your service.

11/05/2025

Short to mid-term outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears in patients with diabetes.

The purpose of this study is to report outcomes of patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) who underwent hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) at short- to mid-term timepoints comparing these results to a control group of non-DM patients.

10/29/2025

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies. :

The shoulder is an intricate joint, capable of a wide range of movements for both daily activities and physical exercise. This intricate joint is susceptible to various injuries and conditions due to its design. Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), also clinically recognized as subacromial impingeme...

10/22/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

09/15/2025

Clinical results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty after failed arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared to primary cases: a case control study.

Although reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a popular treatment, its efficacy in patients with failed rotator cuff repair (ARCR) remains unclear.

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/08/2025

A patient's own cartilage cells may be the key to promoting healing after hip surgery.

In their study published in the journal Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the research team collected cartilage removed during hip surgeries.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

Address

5750 E Highway 90 Suite 200
Sierra Vista, AZ
85635

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12095723224

Website

https://www.michaelnuzzomd.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Michael Nuzzo MD posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Address
Telephone
Opening Hours
Alerts
Contact The Practice
Claim ownership or report listing

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Sierra Vista?

Our Story

Dr. Nuzzo is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and specializes in sports medicine. He is one of a few select doctors in the region who received additional fellowship training in sports medicine. His practice encompasses athletes at all levels of accomplishment and all stages of life. He specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to treat injuries of the hip, shoulder, knee, and ankle.

HIP PROCEDURES Dr. Nuzzo specializes in Hip Arthroscopy and performs many hip preservation surgeries to treat hip related disorders. He treats hip pain caused by femoral acetabular impingement or FAI, hip labrum tears, damaged cartilage, tendon tears, and chronic bursitis. He also performs hip labrum reconstruction for non-repairable tears.

SHOULDER PROCEDURES In the shoulder, Dr. Nuzzo treats rotator cuff tears, labrum tears, shoulder instability, fractures, and also performs shoulder replacements, including reverse shoulder replacement. He also performs superior capsular reconstructions of the shoulder (ASCR), a newly developed procedure for chronic rotator cuff tears.

KNEE PROCEDURES In the knee, Dr. Nuzzo treats ACL, PCL and other ligament injuries, meniscus tears, knee fractures, and performs cartilage restoration procedures to include cartilage cell implantations, and osteochondral allograft implantations for damaged cartilage.