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Dr. Wes Madsen, Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Replacement, Layton, Utah / About Dr. Madsen
Wes Madsen, M.D., Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Madsen Board Certified, Fellowship Trained
Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Hip & Knee Replacement

Dr. Wes Madsen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and recognized expert in total joint replacement. With over 18 years of experience, he is dedicated to helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love. His practice is conveniently located on the first floor of the Layton Parkway Clinic.

Dr. Madsen earned his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Brigham Young University, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and was the Valedictorian. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah School of Medicine, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at the distinguished University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, where he served as Chief Resident and helped lead the residency curriculum.

He returned to Utah to complete an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of Utah, which is one of the nation’s top 50 programs recognized by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) for excellence in patient care, education, and research. This prestigious recognition highlights the program’s commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Dr. Madsen is a serious professional in the office, and his patients can feel the care and concern he has for them.

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Known for his compassionate and personalized approach, Dr. Madsen takes time to ensure each patient fully understands their diagnosis and treatment options. “My goal is for every patient to feel my genuine concern, not only during their visit but long after they return home,” he says. “I want each person to experience an excellent long-term outcome.”

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Madsen is a devoted husband and father of four. He enjoys snow and water skiing, traveling, playing board games, discovering new foods, and hunting for beach treasures. A native of Vernal, Utah, he continues to bring his warmth and integrity to patients not only in Utah, but for many patients in Idaho and Wyoming who travel for his specialized care.

Education

Years Degree Institution (Area of Study)
1997 - 2003 B.S. Brigham Young University (Microbiology)
Provo, UT
2003 - 2007 M.D. University of Utah School of Medicine (Medicine)
Salt Lake City, UT
2007 - 2012 Resident University of Rochester Medical Center (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Rochester, NY
2012-2013 Fellow University of Utah Orthopaedic Department (Adult Reconstruction)
Salt Lake City, UT

Board Certifications

  • 06/01/2007 National Board of Medical Examiners, Certified
  • 07/12/2012 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part 1, Pass
  • 07/28/2013 Oxford Partial Knee Advanced Instructional Course, Certified
  • 07/23/2015 Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 07/19/2023 Recertification by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

  • 8/2012 - 7/2013 Hire, Visitor Track, Visiting Instructor at University of Utah
  • 8/2013 - present Orthopaedic surgery and Adult Reconstruction, Tanner Clinic, Layton, UT
  • 1/2021 - 5/2024 Tanner Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery Department Chair
  • 4/2023 - present Intermountain Layton Hospital Section Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 9/2023 - present InReach Orthopaedic Telehealth Consultant

Professional Experience

Part Time Positions

  • 2000 - 2002 Medical Assistant, Utah Valley Medical Center, Vernal, UT
  • 2000 - 2003 College Instructor and Teaching Assistant, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
  • 2006 - 2007 Medical School Tutor, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Scholastic Honors

  • 1998 - 2003 Academic scholarship recipient, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
  • 1998 - 2003 Dean’s List recipient, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
  • 2003 Graduated Valedictorian with Summa Cum Laude and 4.00 GPA, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
  • 2004 - 2007 Recipient of Sara Perry Scholarship, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
  • 2010 Best resident preoperative plan - AO Trauma Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management Courses, Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

Professional Community Activities

  • 2003 Volunteer, Intermountain Donor Services
  • 2003 - 2005 Volunteer, Fourth Street Clinic
  • 2003 - 2007 Student Representative, Utah Rural Outreach Program
  • 2005 Volunteer, Salt Lake City Marathon
  • 2005 Volunteer, Fourth Street Clinic, Triathlon
  • 2007 - 2012 Team Physician, University of Rochester Medical Center, Provided coverage for many high school football, college football, professional hockey and soccer games
  • 2011 Resident Leader, Highland Hospital, Rochester NY, Orthopaedic Community Care Clinic

University Community Activities

College Level

  • 2004 - 2007 Member, School of Medicine Admissions Committee
  • 2004 - 2005 Member, School of Medicine College Council
  • 2004 Group Leader, School of Medicine, Biochemistry
  • 2004 - 2005 Vice President, School of Medicine, Surgery Interest Group
  • 2004 – 2007 Co-Founder & Vice President, School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Interest Group

Residency Level

  • 2012 Member, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Admissions Committee

Service at Previous Institutions

  • 2011 - 2012 Chief Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center, Leader of URMC Orthopaedic Residency Curriculum

Current Memberships in Professional Societies

  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Phi Kappa Phi

Teaching Responsibilities/Assignments

Educational Lectures

Didactic Lectures

  • 2007 - 2012 Presented morning resident lectures, University of Rochester Medical Center
  • 2012 - 2013 Presented morning resident lectures, University of Utah Orthopaedic Department

Department/Division Conferences

  • 2007 - 2012 Organized journal clubs and resident anatomy sessions, University of Rochester Medical Center

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Madsen WY, Mitchell BS, Kates SL. (2011). Successful Intraoperative Retrieval of Dislocated Femoral Trial Head During Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty, 27(5), 27; e9-11.
  2. Madsen W, Yaseen Z, Lafrance R, Awad H, Maloney M, Voloshin I. (2013). Addition of a Suture Anchor for Coracoclavicular Fixation to a Superior Locking Plate Improves Stability of Type IIB Distal Clavicle Fractures. Arthroscopy, 29(6), 998-1004.
  3. Larfance R, Madsen W, Yaseen Z, Giordano B, Maloney M, Voloshin I. (2013). Relevant Anatomic Landmarks and Measurements for Biceps Tenodesis. Am J Sports Med, 41(6), 1395-9.
  4. Lafrance R, Williams R, Madsen W, Maloney M, Drinkwater C, Giordano B. (2014). The Prevalence of Radiographic
  5. The prevalence of radiographic criteria of femoral acetabular impingement in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty surgery (2014). Lafrance R, Williams R, Madsen W, Maloney M, Drinkwater C, Giordano B. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil, 5(1), 21-6.
  6. Pelt C, Madsen W, Erickson J, Gililland J, Anderson M, Peters C. (2014). Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Modular Cementless Femoral Stem. J Arthroplasty. 29 (9), 1803-7.

Review Articles

  1. Madsen W, Elfar J. (2010). Snake bites. [Review]. J Hand Surg [Am], 35(10), 1700-2; quiz 1702.
  2. Madsen W, Elfar J. (2010). Spider bites. [Review]. J Hand Surg [Am], 35(10), 1698-9.

Book Chapters

  1. Pelt C, Madsen W, Peters C. 2016). Cementless Acetabular Components for Revision Total Hip Arthroplaty. The Adult Hip,Third Edition.

Oral Presentations

Meeting Presentations (Not Published Abstracts and Not Unpublished Posters)

National

  • 2012 Madsen W, Yaseen Z, Lafrance R, Awad H, Maloney M, and Voloshin I. The Effect of Coracoclavicular Fixation on the Stability of Type IIB Distal Clavicle Fractures Fixed with a Superior Locking Plate and Screws. AANA Meeting. Orlando, FL, USA
  • 2012 LaFrance R, Yaseen Z, Madsen W, Giordano B, Maloney M, Voloshin I. Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis: Are we Restoring the Resting Tension on the Biceps? AANA Meeting. Orlando, FL, USA
  • 2012 Madsen W, Yaseen Z, Lafrance R, Awad H, Maloney M, and Voloshin I. The Effect of Coracoclavicular Fixation on the Stability of Type IIB Distal Clavicle Fractures Fixed with a Superior Locking Plate and Screws. The American Orthopaedic Association, Washington DC, USA
  • 2012 LaFrance R, Yaseen Z, Madsen W, Giordano B, Maloney M, Voloshin I. Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis: Are we Restoring the Resting Tension on the Biceps? The American Orthopaedic Association, Washington DC, USA
  • 2013 Madsen W, Yaseen Z, Lafrance R, Awad H, Maloney M, and Voloshin I. The Effect of Coracoclavicular Fixation on the Stability of Type IIB Distal Clavicle Fractures Fixed with a Superior Locking Plate and Screws. AAOS Meeting. Chicago, IL, USA

Local/Regional

  • 2010 Madsen W. Calcaneus fractures. URMC fracture conference. Rochester, NY, USA
  • 2011 Madsen W. Biologic response to orthopaedic implants. URMC basic science lecture series. Rochester, NY, USA
  • 2011 Madsen W. Tibial shaft fractures. URMC fracture conference. Rochester, NY, USA
  • 2011 Madsen W. Fixation of type II distal clavicle fractures. Saratoga Seminars Summer Orthopaedic Symposium. Saratoga, NY, USA
  • 2023 Advanced Education Event- ARVIS
  • 2023 Enovis' Advanced Regional Knee and ARVIS Lab

Grand Rounds Presentations

  • 2007 - 2012 Presented Grand Round case presentations, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
  • 2013 Madsen W. Revision with Cementless Acetabular Components, University of Utah Orthopaedic Department, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Wes Madsen, M.D.
Blue Border
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Phi Kappa Phi
  • Alpha Omega AlphaPhi Beta Kappa
  • Phi Beta Kappa