About Nigel Price
Hi my name is Dr. Nigel J. Price, MD, FAAP, FAAOS, FRCSC. I work as a clinical professor in the department of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, and I serves as the division chief of pediatric orthopaedics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
As a child I was fascinated by all things in the natural world and had a lot of exposure to books and experiences growing up. My mom was a nurse and would talk about her experiences in the hospital. I pursued Biology as a major and this was a natural segway to healthcare since I liked the challenges and potential that medicine offered. I pursued pediatric orthopedics because I was inspired by me pediatric orthopedic mentors and teachers in medical school. I liked the diversity of problems and interactions with families.
I achieved my medical degree from Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada. There, I also completed my residency and fellowship in orthopaedics, whereby I served as the chief resident. After my time at Queen’s University, I pursued two additional fellowships in pediatric orthopedics, one at Adelaide and Women and Children’s Hospital in Australia, and another at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
I am board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. I am also a part of various committees and memberships, such as the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and am an active fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Scoliosis Research Society. I have contributed to a multitude of research publications, posters and educational activities. As a spine surgeon, my special interests include scoliosis, spina bifida and other spine deformities.
Within my industry I hope to improve access to good pediatric orthopedic care in Florida. I want to expand the educational opportunities for all adult learners in our region. I also want to develop complex care programs and multidisciplinary clinics involving pediatric orthopedics. We have a very important Alliance with the Shriners and I want to further develop a research program, a fellowship and visiting professorship.
My personal goal is to develop a top notch pediatric orthopedic program that becomes a regional draw for patients seeking specialized care. I want to develop my leadership skills to further advance the careers of my division members. I have been a pediatric orthopedic surgeon for almost 30 years and I still enjoy learning new techniques and improving care for children. I use a lot of humor in my practice, and am happiest when the patient leaves the visit happy and laughing at our interactions.
In my spare time I love hiking in nature with birdwatching, travelling the world and cycling around Gainesville.
Video Profile
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialties
- Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Spine Surgery
Areas of Interest
- Apifix
- Custom 3D Scoliosis Bracing
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
- Boston 3D Bracing
- Rigo Cheneau 3D Bracing
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Diseases
- Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)
- Bone Fracture Repair
- Clubfoot
- Development dysplasia of the hip
- Elbow Pain
- Nursemaid's Elbow
- Spina Bifida
- Sports Injuries in Young Children
- Tendon Repair
Publications
- Zhenkai, Wu, Richard M. Schwend, John T. Anderson, Joanne Abby M. Marasigan, Nigel J. Price
- Iliac screw instrumentation to the pelvis in children with neuromuscular and syndromic scoliosis.
- No lateral connectors and respect sagittal balance. Spine Deformity Jan 3, 2021, 287-6
- Troy M J, Mill P E, Price N J, Talwalkar V, Zaina Z, Donzelli S, Negrini S, Hresko M T. The “Risser+” grade: a new grading system to classify skeletal maturity in idiopathic scoliosis Eur Spine J. 2019 Mar; 28:559-566 PMID 30446865
- Negrini S, Price, Zaina Sandwich Secondary School, Windsor, Ontario
- F. 2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders 2018 13:3
- Galvis S, Burton D, Barnds B, Anderson J, Schwend R, Price N, Wilson S, Friis E. The effect of scoliotic deformity on spine kinematics in adolescents Scoliosis and Spinal Disorder 2016 11:42
- Negrini Stefano, Hresko Timothy M, O’Brien Joseph P, Price Nigel. Recommendations for research studies on treatment of idiopathic scoliosis: Consensus 2014 between SOSORT and SRS non-operative management committee, Scoliosis 12/2015; 10(1):8.
- Negrini S, Hresko M, O’Brien J, Price, N. Non-operative Committee. Recommendations for research studies on treatment of idiopathic scoliosis: Consensus 2014 between SOSORT and SRS non-operative management committee. Scoliosis 10(1):8. Nov 2015
- Zaina F, De Mauroy J C, Grivas T, Hresko M T, Kolwizki T, Maruyama T, Price N, Rigo M, Stikeleather L, Wynne J, Negrini S. Bracing for scoliosis in 2014 State of the Art European J of Physical and Rehab Med 02/2014;50(1) 93-110
- Connelly M, Fulmer r, Prohaska J, Anson L, Dryer L, Thomas V, Ariagno J, Price N, Schwend R Predictors of Postoperative Pain trajectories in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Spine 10/2013; 39 (3)
- Grivas t, Hresko M, Labelle H, Price N, Kotwicki T, Maruyama T. The Pendulum swings back to scoliosis screening: Screening policies for early detection and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis-current concepts and recommendations Scoliosis 10/2013; 8(1): 16
- Price N, Boin M Simulation in Orthopaedics. Missouri Medicine, March/April 2013, 110:2 pg. 88 – 89.
- Hyman JE, Gaffney JT, Epps HR, Matsumoto H. Impact of Fractures on School Attendance, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 31(2) 113-116, March 2011 (*Price NJ, member of the Trauma and Prevention Committee of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America)
- Koreckij J, Price N, Schwend, RM. Vectored cranial-cervical traction limits facial contact pressure from prone positioning during posterior spinal deformity surgery. Spine, 2011 Feb 7.
- Ramirez, N, Flynn JM, Emans JB, Betz R, Smith JT, Price N, St. Hilaire, T, Joshi A, Campbell, RM: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib as Treatment of Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome in Spondylocostal Dysplasia, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 30(6): 521-530, September 2010
- Price, NJ, Cundy, P: Synovial Hemangioma of the Knee. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, Vol. 17: 74-77, 1997.
- Cooke TDV, Price, NJ, Fisher, Hedden D.: The Inwardly Pointing Knee, Clinical Orthopedics & Related Research, 260:56-6, 1990
Chapters:
- Price, NJ: Principles of Treatment of Spine Stability in Children with Spinal Cord Injury; Spinal Cord Injury in the Child and Young Adult, Clinics in Developmental Medicine, 2014
- John Kuluz, MD, Glendaliz Bosques, MD, John Ragheb, MD, David Pruitt, MD, Laure Rutter, RN, BSN, Manuel Gonzalez-Brito, DO, Nigel Price, MD; Critical Care Issues in Children with Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Chapter 30, pg. 433-446, 2014
- Price, NJ: Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma. In Pediatric Surgery, edited by Keith Ashcraft, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, 2000.
Education
- Fellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics
1993-1994 - The Hospital for Sick Children - Fellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics
1992-1993 - Adelaide Women and Children's Hospital - Fellowship, Orthopaedics
1991-1992 - Queen's University - Residency, Orthopaedics
1986-1990 - Queen's University - Medical Degree
1982-1986 - Queen's University
Comments (57 received)
August 5, 2026
Great dr gets on the kids level to explain things so they understand as well what’s going on
August 5, 2026
Very kind and thorough!
July 30, 2026
Dr price listened to me and my child and was very patient and accommodating
July 30, 2026
Dr. Price has shown to be knowledgeable, professional, trustworthy, friendly, humble and funny. We feel very fortunate to have him in our lives.
July 29, 2026
He asked questions and allowed my daughter to explain.
Dr. Price was informative and friendly.
July 15, 2026
Provider was fine.
July 8, 2026
Knows his stuff. Very cautious with the treatment, which I liked.
July 6, 2026
Wonderful
June 24, 2026
Very Knowledgeable and caring he’s a fit for pediatrician care
June 10, 2026
It was a calm environment where she relaxed and let them cast her arm with no issues
June 3, 2026
He sat down and talked and didn't seem rushed
June 3, 2026
Very professional
June 3, 2026
Very nice people in and out fast
June 1, 2026
Excellent
May 20, 2026
Dr. Price has been instrumental in the challenge that has been my son’s leg. He has helped us through a very difficult fracture with complications. His advice, willingness to listen and consider paired with expertise and precision have been so helpful to try and get to a favorable resolution. He and his team are much appreciated. As well are the many departments who have consulted on his case.
May 20, 2026
Dr Price was very thorough, super easy, conservative in his treatment approach. Our daughter is in the medical program at GHS and when he heard, he then talked with her in more medical terms. He was very impressive.
May 14, 2026
We love Dr. Price he explained to us in words we could understand about our sons tumor and even gave us more options on what could be done. For 6 years the doctors in NY told us nothing and in one day Dr Price explained everything to us.
May 14, 2026
Dr. Price is funny and really talks to you. We were so comfortable with him the first time we met him and are blessed to have had him as my son's surgeon.
May 13, 2026
He is friendly, knowledgeable, experienced, patient, professional, kind and funny.
April 2, 2026
100% love this place for myself and my child as we're both patients here.
March 25, 2026
Dr Price talks to the child more than the parent and I love that as they are the patient. It makes them feel so much better knowing whats going on
February 12, 2026
Dr. Price was great!
January 28, 2026
Dr. Price was excellent, very knowledgeable, caring and friendly.
January 21, 2026
Dr. Price is amazing. He explained everything to us in detail, and gave me every confidence in his medical knowledge. I don't know how we got him at UFHealth, from Canada, but I am so grateful!
January 14, 2026
He was exceptional. Talked to my daughter and tried to relate to her and help her understand vs just talking to me the parent.
July 24, 2025
This was our first time seeing Dr. Price as we usually see Dr. Spiguel (who we love), but lad connected with him and we had a wonderful visit.
June 29, 2025
Dr Price spent time answering all my questions. He explained things in a way we understood and my son understood. He was thorough & was sure to include my son in everything
June 19, 2025
Dr. Price and his resident were thorough, giving explanation of the condition to us parents as well and talking to our 5 year old throughout the visit.
June 13, 2025
The provider was very thorough with the plan to help heal my son's arm step by step everything was explained to me.
June 6, 2025
The provider was very helpful and courteous. She provided all information into my son's care and how we would address it and what was needed for follow-up and how to take care of it at home.
June 5, 2025
Dr. Price and the rest of the staff (especially who we call the 'cast lady') were exceptional!!!
May 22, 2025
Very impressed by the doctor. Very well explained everything and even had the xray printed to show what he meant. Very pleased!
May 13, 2025
The doctor took her time to thoroughly do the exam and explained everything that she was checking and why along the way. Excellent.
April 1, 2025
I love the way Dr Price took time to explain my problem and taking his time with a few jokes made the visit completely satisfying. He is a great Doctor in my opinion.
March 21, 2025
Really clear and concise explanations, they were happy to answer all our questions
March 20, 2025
Dr.Price is the best he always shows us everything's gonna be OK and indeed what exactly is going on he's an absolutely awesome doctor and human being
March 20, 2025
I like the way things was explain to us about her medical condition
March 14, 2025
Amazingly informative and thorough
March 11, 2025
Dr. Price was wonderful. He involved my son in every part of the conversation. He listened and answered questions. He was very thorough.
February 13, 2025
The recovery RN was amazing.. She was most patient w my child and very compassionate ..Made positive explanations to him to comfort him .. Made sure he was as comfortable as possible before releasing him . Lindsey in recovery is a super angel for her patients.
January 16, 2025
Veryy efficient and personable
January 18, 2024
Derek (PA) was amazing with my daughter. He has excellent bedside manner and a natural gift to make the child feel safe. That's not teachable. Thank you so much
December 29, 2023
I really liked Dr. Price.
December 23, 2023
Loved everything
December 2, 2023
Could not be better!
November 19, 2023
Dr. Price is amazing with children. So thankful to have found him. He goes above and beyond, listens to our daughter, makes her laugh and feel safe, reassures us, and takes her whole medical situation into consideration. Can ask for more in a doctor- especially a pediatric provider.
November 18, 2023
Very thorough, explained her problem, progress and treatment.
November 9, 2023
It started as a very stressful situation that became million times easier and more manageable for myself and my son after their care.
November 3, 2023
Both the NP we saw and Dr. Price were awesome. They gave me the impression that they knew exactly what we were looking at and had seen and treated it a ton. I'm nervous when it comes to my kids and I ask lots of questions. They were extremely patient and reassuring and I loved that they took the time to address my 19 month old.
June 4, 2023
Everyone on staff was very cordial and professional. My son's doctor was very thorough and answered our questions in regards to our son.
June 1, 2023
The chief resident we saw was very knowledgeable & had experience with the types of injuries & sports my son plays. It was wonderful for my son to see someone who could relate to him & share experiences. Very good experience!
May 12, 2023
I absolutely will recommend this clinc!