Spine Services
Spine Surgery
Most people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For some individuals, surgery is the best option for relieving their symptoms. At University of Utah Health Care, we have nationally recognized neursurgeons who are experts in treating spine and back disorders. Combined with the expertise of our physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, the spine surgery program at University of Utah Health Care is the most comprehensive in the region, offering both pre and post-operative care.
We treat all types of spine and spine-related disorders - from the more common to the most complex. We specialize in upper, mid and lower back pain, spinal deformity and scoliosis. We also have experts that treat spine fractures, spinal cord injuries, and tumors of the spine.
Types of surgery we offer:
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Microscopic spine surgery
- Endoscopic spine surgery
- Motion preservation surgery
- Lumbar disc replacement/ arthroplasty
- Dynamic stabilization
Conditions we treat, but are not limited to:
| Back Pain | Spinal Cord Disorders |
| Cervical Spine Surgery | Spine Decompression |
| Degenerative Spine / Vertebral Conditions | Spine Fractures |
| Disc Pain | Spine Fusion |
| Headache | Spine Pain |
| Herniated Disc | Spinal Stenosis |
| Lower Back Pain | Spine / Spine Cord Tumor |
| Neck Pain | Spine / Spinal Cord Trauma |
| Revision & Reconstructive Spine Surgery | Spondylosis |
| Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity | |
Erica F. Bisson, M.D.
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-6065 |
| Parkway Health Center | (801) 585-6065 |
| South Jordan Health Center | (801) 585-6065 |
Specialties: Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pain Surgery, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgery, Trauma - Neuro Critical Care
Andrew T. Dailey, M.D.
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-6065 |
Specialties: Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Skull Base Surgery, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgery, Trauma - Neuro Critical Care
Edgar C. Goldston, Jr., M.D.
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-6065 |
Specialties: Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pain Surgery, Spine Evaluation, Spine Surgery, Trauma - Neuro Critical Care
Jean A. Hagedorn, NP-C
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-6065 |
| Stansbury Health Center |
Specialties: Family Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine Evaluation, Spine Surgery
Robert S. Hood, M.D.
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-6065 |
Specialties: Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery
Joel D. MacDonald, M.D.
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-7575 |
Specialties: Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurovascular Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgery, Trauma - Neuro Critical Care
Sara McEvoy, M.P.A.S.
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-6065 |
Specialties: Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Physician Assistant, Spine Evaluation, Spine Surgery
Meic H. Schmidt, M.D.
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-6065 |
Specialties: Brain Tumors, Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Spinal Cord Tumors, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgery, Trauma - Neuro Critical Care
Amy L. Whipple, APRN
Locations| Clinical Neurosciences Center | (801) 585-6065 |
| Parkway Health Center | (801) 585-6065 |
| South Jordan Health Center | (801) 585-6065 |
Specialties: Family Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine Evaluation, Spine Surgery
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Diseases and Conditions
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Tests and Procedures
- Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
- X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back









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