| Schedule An Appointment | Clinical Office Address |
|---|---|
| (801) 587-5451 | University Orthopaedic Center 590 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Map |
Specialties
Bio
Darrel S. Brodke, MD is a board certified spine specialist with expertise in the care of neck and back problems, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, degenerative conditions, deformities and trauma of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Brodke received his MD at the University of California, San Francisco, completed an Orthopaedic residency at the University of Wisconsin and a Fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. He joined the University of Utah in 1997 and now holds the Louis and Janet Peery Presidential Endowed Chair and is Professor and Vice Chairman of the Depatment of Orthopaedics, with research interests in spinal biomechanics and patient reported outcomes studies.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics - Professor Neurosurgery - Adjunct Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopedic Surgery |
Patient Ratings
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
UofU Patient December 17, 2014
Dr. Brodke seemed rushed . . coming back in April for follow-up and would like an in-depth discussion reviewing the MRI of my neck (stenosis) and treatment options. . . . so I can make an informed decision as to my course of action . . .
UofU Patient December 09, 2014I liked the conservative approach. Surgery may not be the answer.
UofU Patient December 02, 2014I was very impressed by the visit. Dr. Brodke cared, and his fellow was super explaining everything to me
UofU Patient November 03, 2014Great care providers, the best in health care. Dr. B is fantastic!
UofU Patient October 31, 2014Very happy with the serice provided by Dr Brodke and the staff.
UofU Patient October 10, 2014The best.
UofU Patient September 19, 2014Good comunication and helpful Dr.
UofU Patient September 17, 2014I thought Dr. Brodke to be an exceptional doctor. I appreciated that he was willing to tell me that he didn't understand what was going on with my back, and that he referred me to a doctor he thought could help me better. Other doctors who I have seen for treatment tend to hesitate to admit that they can't help me, or have difficulty in admitting that they don't know what is wrong (most likely because they are younger and not as experienced), but Dr. Brodke talked with me on equal grounds--I liked him a lot!
UofU Patient September 12, 2014Dr. Brodke is rushed, I'm sure, but never gave the impression of not having time to answer all my questions.
UofU Patient September 05, 2014Dr. Brodke was very helpful in his explanations. he was more concerned about helping than just doing a surgery. He was very honest in expressing his opinion about the possible out come of any treatments
UofU Patient September 03, 2014Dr. spent more time explaining things to the PA than myself. And the nurse told me she would send me a Surgery Packet, which would explain all, and which I am still waiting for.
UofU Patient August 29, 2014My son has experienced severe back pain for nearly 10 years. The doctor felt like his previous diagnosis of Sheurmann's desease was incorrect. There was no discovery done to find out what might be causing the pain, or what might be done to lesson it, other then physical therapy which he has already tried.
UofU Patient August 08, 2014Dr. Brodke is a most caring, pleasant man with a great sense of humor. He is very professional, yet very personable. He has given me back so much of my life through his expertise. He is everything a person needs from their physician. I do recommend him to anyone who will listen. Thank you, Dr. Brodke.
UofU Patient August 08, 2014no negatives
UofU Patient July 23, 2014Dr Brodkey's unique surgery for Nhung Duong has given her a shorter recovery period and anew life with much greater quality than prior to the surgery.
UofU Patient July 23, 2014I cannot say enough good about Dr. Brodke and his team!! I'm referring everyone I know to this place!!
UofU Patient July 21, 2014Dr. Bice was extraordinary. I had not met her before. She listened carefully and responded fully and in detail to my questions and concerns. I was quite surprised by how much time she was willing to take with me, and she never once appeared impatient. The truth is, by the time Dr. Brodke was available, most of my questions/concerns were addressed. I've found him to be equally extraordinary during past interactions, by the way.
UofU Patient June 27, 2014Both the resident Doctor and Dr. Brodke inquired about my condition thoroughly and provided excellent recommendations for further care. I was very confident in the information they provided.
UofU Patient June 21, 2014Overall excellent experience with well run clinic and caring and expert providers. Very satisfied
UofU Patient June 19, 2014My experience with Dr. Brodke has always been extremely positive; I simply couldn't rate him more highly! He is professional and knowledgeable but never shies away from taking extra time to explain the details and procedures, etc. Having said that, he is exceedingly friendly, down-to-earth and is possessed of a marvelous sense of humor. He has the gift of being able to put people at ease and to instill confidence. I always look forward to visiting him and I always come away enlightened, less worried and even a little happier than when I arrived. Dr. Brodke is an exceptional doctor who engenders confidence and ease in his patients.
UofU Patient May 30, 2014Great
UofU Patient May 23, 2014I feel very confident in Dr Brodke's abilities as a surgeon. he is always very concerned about mycondition and comfort. He is a wonderful physician!
UofU Patient May 09, 2014best doctor ever, in my option. that's why I go to him. he always fixes the problem.
UofU Patient April 24, 2014Its the reason we come here, and the reason we suggest to all of our friends with similar challenges, that they come too.
UofU Patient April 20, 2014This doctor was awesome!
UofU Patient April 18, 2014Good Experience
UofU Patient April 05, 2014OK
UofU Patient April 03, 2014He had two "fellows" with him in my room so he was very specific about info., etc.
UofU Patient March 24, 2014GREAT!!! I felt he put me in the right direction to get this fixed. He was amazing, totally recommend to anybody!!!
UofU Patient March 24, 2014Excellent physician. Excellent care.
UofU Patient March 13, 2014Dr Brodki always does a great job.
UofU Patient February 28, 2014good
UofU Patient February 27, 2014I hope I don't have too, but I would return to be treated by the same group without any hesitation. By the contrary, I would be looking forward to meeting with them again. I was at ease and without stress during the consult and definitely very comfortable mentally, by the time I left.
UofU Patient January 31, 2014good
UofU Patient January 31, 2014Dr Brodke is terrific. He is professional, straight forward and compassionate. Moreoever his knowledge and calm manner provides the atmosphere to ask questions.
UofU Patient January 31, 2014The fellow was very nice but a bit prone to speak over me. Dr. Brodke was patient, thorough, thoughtful and exhibited a great mix of experience-based and evidence-based wisdom.
UofU Patient January 17, 2014I have already recommended this caregiver on several occassions. He is EXCELLENT
UofU Patient January 17, 2014My care was provided by a physical therapist. It was excellent.
UofU Patient January 11, 2014Absolute caring, courteous, competency. We could not ask for better support/performance from Dr Brodke and his staff. Thank you for your care Dr Brodke.
UofU Patient January 10, 2014Having the X-rays, MRI's, Bone Scan results up so that they could explain the findings was very, very helpful.
UofU Patient November 18, 2013I feel so much better after seeing Dr. Brodke. It took a while to get in to see him though. I am in extreme pain and was hard to wait. I had seen two other doctors before Dr. Brodke. They were not the doctors for me. He was friendly, confident and knew just how to help me. Great experience!
UofU Patient November 18, 2013Dr. Brodke and assistants were open and frank in explaining my options, both surgical and non-surgical, and the decision to be conservative with medication only for a while is appreciated.
UofU Patient November 18, 2013not a lot of detail about what to do and not to do with my back (surgery 8 months ago). Pretty much "keep doing what I am doing". Although I do feel like I know what i should be doing from previous visits.
UofU Patient November 16, 2013Dr was running late and seemed to rush thru my appointment.
UofU Patient November 15, 2013I have already recommended this care provider, was asked at the SNF who my surgeon was and proudly told them. Honestly, they were surprised to hear the surgeon was from the U..
UofU Patient October 25, 2013Dr. Brodke is the BEST in the WEST!!!
UofU Patient October 20, 2013I am sorry but I do not feel warm and fuzzy about Dr Brodke doing surgery on my back, I don't have the trust that I feel I should have. Will probably cancel the surgery and find someone else. I am getting a 2nd opinion as to whether or not I need back surgery right now.
UofU Patient October 07, 2013WELL PLEASE WITH EVERYTHING AT THE CLINIC.
UofU Patient September 24, 2013Word-of-mouth was what brought me to this office. I have heard high praise for Dr. Brodke from several people, also positive recommendations for the office generally.
UofU Patient September 23, 2013I'm not sure they know the problem is and my back is still very sour
UofU Patient September 09, 2013You have been recommended to others!
UofU Patient August 27, 2013good experience
UofU Patient August 19, 2013Other than being more conscious of the time factor...it's very good
UofU Patient August 12, 2013Good experience overall. The "resident" needs a little more experience, but he was very nice
UofU Patient July 22, 2013good
UofU Patient July 15, 2013Dr. Bradke is the best and the care I have been given has been outstanding!!!!
UofU Patient July 15, 2013I feel very at ease about asking questions of the doctor or other health professionals. They answer all of my questions.
UofU Patient July 08, 2013Have already recommended Doctor and associates (Brodke and Lawrence)to others.
UofU Patient July 04, 2013Dr. Brodke is one of the greatest doctors I know & every visit has been a positive (good) experience.
UofU Patient June 28, 2013The Dr took as long as needed and answered all my questions. I would commend Dr. to anybody and have already done so many times.
UofU Patient May 20, 2013dr. was excellent in explaining his recommendation and why
UofU Patient May 20, 2013We actually did not talk about f/u care or anything about after surgery care.
UofU Patient May 06, 2013Dr. Brodke was very knowledgeable and helpful but the wait time again was way too long.
UofU Patient May 06, 2013Dr. Brodke communicates very clearly. I appreciate his positive, but realistic view of my condition.
UofU Patient April 22, 2013I have recommended the hospital many times and well as the Dr. Brodke.
UofU Patient March 25, 2013Excellent surgeon. Excellent team.
UofU Patient March 25, 2013I felt Dr. Brodke was confident, not arrogant. He was patient with me and listened carefully---treated me with respect and as an equal----I was very impressed. It's clear he's a VERY good doctor.
UofU Patient March 25, 2013Dr. Brodke is amazing. I do not know, however what shot was given to me to finally ease my pain, but I presume it is a steroid. I was more concerned with results than what created them at the moment
UofU Patient March 25, 2013Spent most of my appointment time with the PA, and was very pleased. Doctor joined us and spent plenty of time with me and answered all of my questions.
UofU Patient February 12, 2013Dr. Brodke is answer to many personal prayers.
UofU Patient February 11, 2013I have already sent two friends to yur office
UofU Patient January 21, 2013Dr Brodke is THE BEST!!!
UofU Patient January 14, 2013OK
UofU Patient December 31, 2012Very satisfied with surgery and treatments. It is wonderful to have my back be pain-free at last.
UofU Patient December 31, 2012Dr. Brodke provided me with a script for a topical cream to help control the sin. It has helped!
UofU Patient December 24, 2012Of the three doctors I've consulted, Dr. Brodke was ranked #1.
UofU Patient December 17, 2012I have recommended two other patients to you. Great doctor, residents, staff, xray people. Wish I had gone to you for first diagnosis and surgery.
UofU Patient December 10, 2012I've already recommended the clinic to a neighbor.
UofU Patient November 26, 2012Everyone is very polite and thorough.
UofU Patient November 14, 2012Dr. Brodke has the best bedside manner
UofU Patient November 06, 2012Jason and Dr. Brodke are amazing! They take time to answer all my questions and make me feel like I am making progress and are very supportive.
UofU Patient October 22, 2012I have already, many times, expressed to people with similar back problems....that they ought to get in touch with Dr. Brodke and the U of U Orthopedic Center before they give up....he is able to do miracles.
UofU Patient October 08, 2012I have full confidence in the staff and have already recommended to many
UofU Patient October 01, 2012Dr. Brodke and his PA were professional, friendly, courteous, and overall made this experience very pleasant.
UofU Patient September 24, 2012Dr Brodke is great!
UofU Patient September 10, 2012Dr. Brodke is the "best"!
UofU Patient September 03, 2012While the wait tested my patience I was referred to Dr. Brodke because of my back issues and the wait was worth my time. So, I guess sometimes you have to take the good with the bad to get what you want.
UofU Patient August 27, 2012focussed and articulate, occasionally amusing
UofU Patient August 27, 2012Dr Brodke offered effective additional medications to alleviate problems described and gave accurate predictions of the healing process.
UofU Patient August 20, 2012Dr. Brodke and his resident are very good and trustworthy.
UofU Patient July 23, 2012Outstanding
UofU Patient July 05, 2012Both Dr. Brodky and PA Montgomery could not of done more to make me feel comfortable.
UofU Patient July 04, 2012I have never NEVER had better care from a provider.
UofU Patient July 03, 2012Treated me as a person. Helped me to understand my options and what I needed to do to get better.
UofU Patient June 26, 2012Dr. Brodkey is the best, surgeon, doctor, caring human being.
UofU Patient June 12, 2012Very good experience overall.
UofU Patient June 11, 2012Dr. Brodke has been a true blessing to me - both in terms of his skills as a physician/surgeon and his warm, friendly and concerned interaction. I have recommended him to several people.
UofU Patient May 02, 2012I felt very confident in the expertise of my providers and very pleased w/their customer service.
UofU Patient May 02, 2012good experience
UofU Patient April 25, 2012Again, your clinic has the best customer service trained staff I've ever seen. Good job.
UofU Patient April 18, 2012The Dr was very helpul in every way. I felt he leveled with me concerning my condiation and what my alternatives were.
UofU Patient April 14, 2012Everyone was very friendly and seemed concerned about my health however i am still in a lot of pain
UofU Patient March 28, 2012Really liked Dr. Brodke's honesty and professionalism. The PA basically seemed uninterested until Dr. Brodke arrived.
UofU Patient March 28, 2012I got no feeling that Dr Brodke took my degree of pain seriously. I asked that I be put on Prednisone to see if it could help. He prescribed it for one week. In the past a doctor I was seeing put me on the medication for a month. I have had not relief of pain or symptoms as of 4/7/12
UofU Patient March 21, 2012Dr Brodke was very helpful in directions to me and my wife Ruth.
UofU Patient February 15, 2012both the physcians assistant and dr. brodke showed little interest in allowing me to explain what issues I have to deal with day to day, what symptoms i am having constantly . Which I have experienced all the time. I wish for one doctor to allow me to explain what and where and how it hurts in my back. But no they rush to conclusion before knowing the whole story.
UofU Patient February 15, 2012Both the PA & Dr. wer so helpful and concerned.
UofU Patient February 15, 2012I was seeking a second opinion and I would definitely choose Dr. Brodke if I decide on surgery.
UofU Patient February 01, 2012We just recommended Dr. Brodke to our cousin, Frank Bennion.
UofU Patient January 04, 2012I have already recommended Dr. Brodke to everyone I know that has back problems
Patient Comments
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