Alexis C Colvin

Alexis C. Colvin, MD is Professor of Orthopedics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and concurrently serves as the Associate Dean for Alumni Affairs. Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, she specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, with a focus on knee and shoulder injuries.

Education

• MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
• Fellowship, Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Research Interests

Dr. Colvin’s scholarly work centers on improving patient outcomes in sports-related injuries and on understanding healthcare delivery efficiency. Key areas include:

• Arthroscopic surgical techniques and outcomes
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention and treatment
• Economic analyses of ambulatory vs inpatient orthopedic procedures
• Gender equity in orthopedic research authorship and leadership

Clinical & Scholarly Impact

Her recent publications document persistent gender disparities in arthroscopic surgery research, outline evidence-based protocols for comprehensive ACL evaluation, and demonstrate significant cost savings when ACL reconstructions are performed in ambulatory surgery centers. These studies collectively advance evidence-based orthopedics while informing health policy.

Honors & Recognition

• Super Doctors Rising Stars (2013, 2014)
• Super Doctors (2015–present)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctors (2016–present)
• New York Magazine Best Doctors (2016–present)

Institutional Leadership & Outreach

As Associate Dean for Alumni Affairs, Dr. Colvin fosters lifelong engagement between the medical school and its graduates. She is also prominently featured in Mount Sinai’s educational videos on preventing burnout and optimizing performance in youth and professional tennis players, reflecting her role as a team physician for the US Open.