PATIENT STORIES

Outcomes That Matter

Real stories from real patients whose lives have been transformed through expert surgical care and compassionate treatment.

NEWS & MEDIA

In The News

Featured stories highlighting Dr. Iorio's work in limb preservation, complex reconstruction, and surgical innovation.

Featured 9NEWS: College wrestler breaking barriers

"I didn't lose who I am" — College wrestler breaking barriers

9NEWS Storytellers feature on Yahir Chairez-Salazar's inspiring return to the mat after limb loss, including Dr. Iorio's role in his care and recovery journey.

9NEWS • June 3, 2025

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Research CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Surgeon's work spans saving limbs to curbing the need for opioids

Profile highlighting Dr. Iorio's limb-salvage microsurgery and groundbreaking research on peripheral nerve catheters to reduce opioid dependence after surgery.

CU Anschutz News • April 4, 2019

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Publication Surgical hardware and instruments

A Saving Grace: Surgeon Replants Patient's Severed Arm

Inside Surgery feature on Dr. Iorio’s surgical replantation of a patient’s arm.

Beth Israel Deaconess • 2015

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Technology Scaphoid bone

Surgeon-Based 3D Printing: Transforming Bone Surgery

How surgeon use affordable 3D printer to create custom surgical models, improving planning and outcomes for complex bone fracture operations.

3D Printing Industry • 2017

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TESTIMONIALS

What Patients Are Saying

Real Reviews from Dr. Iorio's Patients

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Dr. Iorio is a compassionate listener and always answers questions clearly and thoughtfully. He is a wonderful physician!

He’s been amazing, out of all the doctors I've seen... quick but thorough, always answers questions, and talks through everything so I felt prepared before and after my procedure.

Dr Iorio is a remarkable surgeon. He listens carefully, explains thoroughly, and is dedicated to achieving the goals we set—willing to do what’s needed for the best outcome.

As a newly retired nurse of 50 years, this was the best care I’ve ever received. Extraordinary nursing, excellent communication, exceptional medical staff. Thank you.

After 4 years trying to fix a bad hand surgery, I now have a brand new hand. It helped me physically and mentally—I’ve already recommended him to others.

He was very kind and listened as I described my pain. He made sure I understood the next steps. I appreciate his compassion and thoroughness.

He is an excellent surgeon who explains all aspects of your procedure and expected outcome. Thorough, professional, and caring.

He takes time to explain things, answer questions, and make you feel comfortable. Excellent experience overall.

He listened to my daughters’ needs and tailored treatment to her. We are very, very pleased—he truly heard us.

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