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Jeffrey P. Rosenbluth
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Jeffrey P. Rosenbluth, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

School of Medicine

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
801-581-2267
  • Dr. Jeffrey Rosenbluth, M.D., is the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Acute Rehabilitation program at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital for the University of Utah Health. He also oversees a large SCI-specific outpatient practice, which provides rehabilitative and primary-care services. Dr. Rosenbluth specializes in all aspects of care for the individual with spinal cord injury, including urgent care, wound care, spasticity management, pain management, diaphragmatic pacing, mobility, assistive technology, and adaptive recreation and wellness.

    Dr. Rosenbluth graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at the University of California-Davis. He did his fellowship at the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a certification in the sub-specialty of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.

    In July 2013 he received the Craig H. Neilsen Presidential Endowed Chair for Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.

    In April 2018, Dr. Rosenbluth received the University of Utah eighth annual Distinguished Innovation and Impact Award.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Spinal Cord Injury Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 11 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 24, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    He was fine.

    August 18, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    I am so pleased to have Dr. Roaenbluth to help guide me as I age with mobility and other health concerns. I felt he understood my situation and his insight and recommendations were extremely helpful and,, even more meaningful to me, resulted in my feeling hopeful about

    August 12, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Rosenbluth is great.. provided me with Rx options in the event that the initial Rx has issues.

    July 31, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Rosenbluth is a very talented M.D. His insight is appreciated especially regarding Rx drugs.

    November 22, 2022
    Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

    This is the first time I felt awkward after my visit.

    September 04, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr Rosenbluth & PT Rob Shingleton are extremely knowledgeable & expert in their field of spinal chord injuries & treatments. Their staff is top knotch!

    August 06, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr Rosenbluth is the best. We are so grateful to have him treating [NAME REMOVED]. We trust him implicitly.

    July 31, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr Rosenbluth is an outstanding doctor in his field of spinal chord injuries. Good listener & answered all questions I had. Gave me a plan to better my condition.

    May 14, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Great experience

  • Dr. Jeffrey Rosenbluth, M.D., is the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Acute Rehabilitation program at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital for the University of Utah Health. He also oversees a large SCI-specific outpatient practice, which provides rehabilitative and primary-care services. Dr. Rosenbluth specializes in all aspects of care for the individual with spinal cord injury, including urgent care, wound care, spasticity management, pain management, diaphragmatic pacing, mobility, assistive technology, and adaptive recreation and wellness.

    Dr. Rosenbluth graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at the University of California-Davis. He did his fellowship at the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a certification in the sub-specialty of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.

    In July 2013 he received the Craig H. Neilsen Presidential Endowed Chair for Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.

    In April 2018, Dr. Rosenbluth received the University of Utah eighth annual Distinguished Innovation and Impact Award.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pharmacotherapy -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Spinal Cord Injury Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Spinal Cord Injury Medicine - University of Washington Fellow
    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of California - Davis Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Intern
    Medicine - New York Medical College M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - University of California - San Diego B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Wilde H, Gamblin AS, Reese J, Garry JG, Guan J, Mortenson J, Flis A, Rosenbluth JP, Karsy M, Bisson EF, Dailey AT (2019). The Effect of Hospital Transfer on Patient Outcomes After Rehabilitation for Spinal Injury. World Neurosurg, 133, e76-e83. (Read full article)
    2. Piatt, JA, Nagata, S, Zahl, M, Li, J, amp Rosenbluth, J (07/05/2017). Problematic secondary health conditions and its impact on social activities and daily life within a SCI population. J Spinal Cord Med, 22(3), 165-172.
    3. Piatt JA, Nagata S, Zahl M, Li J, Rosenbluth JP (2016). Problematic secondary health conditions among adults with spinal cord injury and its impact on social participation and daily life. J Spinal Cord Med, 39(6), 693-698. (Read full article)
    4. Piatt JA, Li J, Van Puymbroeck M, Wells M, Rosenbluth J, Shinichi N, Kang S (June 2015). Problematic secondary health conditions and its impact on social activities and daily life within a SCI population. J Rehabil Med Suppl, 54(June 2015), 227-28.
    5. Zahl M, Compton DM, Kim K, Rosenbluth JP (2009). The Effect Of A Self Efficacy And Self-Affirmation Based SCI/D Forum On Active Living In Adults With Spinal Cord Injury /Disease. 21(2), 5-13.

    Review

    1. Cardenas DD, Rosenbluth JP (2001). Bladder Management in Women with Spinal Cord Injury. [Review]. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil.
    2. Cardenas DD, Rosenbluth JP (2001). At Level and Below Level Pain in Spinal Cord Injury. [Review]. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil.

    Book Chapter

    1. Levy CE, Rosenbluth JP, Lanyi VF, OYoung B (2002). Metabolic Bone Disease. In Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets (2nd Edition). Hanley and Belfus.

    Case Report

    1. Flis, Al, Duncan, C, Pelt, C, Rosenbluth, J, Willick, S (December 2015). Left Hip Pain Caused by Right Hip Osteoarthritis in a Patient with an Incomplete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report. (Sept 25).

    Abstract

    1. Piatt, JA, Van Puymbroeck, Zahl, M, Rosenbluth, amp Wells, M (07/05/2017). Examining how the perception of health can impact participation and autonomy among adults with spinal cord injury. [Abstract]. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 22(Summer 2016), 165-172.

    Report

    1. Rose, A, Piatt, J, Zahl, M, Kim, K, Rosenbluth, J, amp Compton, D (03/09/2007). The impact of self-efficacy on active living and life satisfaction for individuals with spinal cord injury or disease.. Sacramento, CA: California & Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park Training Conference, Leisure Research & Education Symposium..
    2. Ballard, L, Compton, D, Rosenbluth, J, Kim, K, Piatt, J, amp Zahl, M (Fall 2006). Spinal cord injury/disease: A transitional care model.. Las Vegas, NV: American Association of Spinal Cord Injury, National Conference.
    3. Piatt, J, Rosenbluth, J, Smith, S, Ballard, L, Waters, K, amp Davis, M (07/01/2004). TRAILS for U: (Therapeutic Recreation and Independent Leisure Skills). A proposal for development of a recreational outreach program for spinal cord injury individuals, submitted to the Director of Rehabilitation and Medical Director.. Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Rosenbluth JP, Clawson S (2009). "Continue" An Adaptive Sports Video. [Video]. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
    2. Rosenbluth JP (2005). ASIA Standards [CD].