Nick Monson,
DO
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Dr. Nick Monson, Assistant Professor, (clinical) is a board certified primary care sports medicine specialist within the Orthopedic Department of the University of Utah. Dr. Monson specializes in evaluation and treatment of spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee and foot and ankle issues. He also has special interest in concussion management and treatment of chronic tendon issues. Dr. Monson utilizes ultrasound for diagnosis as well as for guidance of injections allowing for rapid assessment and treatment. He also specializes in performing spinal injection procedures using fluoroscopy.
Dr. Monson graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University in Exercise Science and then attended medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa where he earned multiple academic awards. He completed residency at the University of Utah in Family Medicine followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine also at the University of Utah. Dr. Monson serves as a team physician for the US ski team, University of Utah Athletics as well as multiple local high schools and remains active in event coverage throughout the community.
Dr. Monson grew up overseas in Japan, England and Germany following his Dad who was a teacher and coach. He learned a passion for a wide spectrum of sports and human performance and remains active in athletics of all types. His special interest lies in keeping high level athletes, weekend warriors and those that sometimes enjoy watching sports at the top of their game.
Clinical Locations
801-213-3200
Fax: (801) 213-6775
Orthopaedic Injury Clinic
801-587-7109
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) Family & Preventive Medicine - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Family Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine (Sports Medicine) |
Patient Rating
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.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
My experience with Dr Monson has been very positive. He is so knowledgeable and current on latest research, he listens well, and answers all my questions. It feels like my care is a collaboration and I and very thankful to have him as my doctor. His approach has led to improvements in my hip, which was a complicated issue.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Monson is amazing! He listens; he cares; he treats me like an intelligent person.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson is GREAT ! !
UofU Patient
February 19, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson and his team were great. They all listened well, and were very helpful. Dr. Monson was skilled in his analysis of my problems and diagnosed my issues well.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
He was exceptional.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson is a great Doc. UofU is lucky to have him on your staff!
UofU Patient
February 13, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson and Tyson are top notch and I highly recommend them to anyone. They are professional and Dr. Monson is so great at explaining what is going on and the treatment plan.
UofU Patient
February 11, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I was very much pleased with Dr. Monson's interest in my concerns, my questions, and the manner of his treatment and the options I had for future treatment. I appreciated his recommendation of the Rhodes therapy office as a very competent alternative to what your office could provide. He is a very congenial chap.
UofU Patient
February 05, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mondon & his assistant were friendly, nice, efficient & fast. But the best experience was how good they treated my mother. Shes 91 yrs old & was very nervous about have the injections. Dr Monson kept talking to her & kept her mind busy and he was finished before she even knew it should hurt. Thank you
UofU Patient
February 05, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Monson was great. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and friendly. Made me feel comfortable.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent experience throughout.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
The staff was very caring and helpful. I was pleased with their performance.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Everyone was very friendly and caring.
UofU Patient
January 26, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson is absolutely the BEST !
UofU Patient
January 24, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
The Dr & his staff were wonderful with my mom & myself. The Dr was prompt, friendly, explained things very well & even recommended a better and less evasive procedure than what we had come in for. He was also very patient with mom as she told the same story a few times. . I will recommend him
UofU Patient
January 20, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Listened to all my questions with patience and was thorough in answers.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Love dr monson . Lots of confidence in him . Great bedside manner
UofU Patient
January 17, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson has managed my knee pain/condition for several years on both knees. I don't know what I would've done without him. He is kind, funny, honest and I have recommended him to multiple people. He has an amazing team of people that truly care for their patients.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Monson is amazing!
UofU Patient
January 16, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Monson is an excellent doctor. I am so happy that he is my husband's and my doctor. He takes great care of us.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Monson and his team are phoenominal.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Monson is very patient oriented and still very professional.
UofU Patient
January 08, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Really like Dr Monson
UofU Patient
January 04, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
He knows I'm a retired NP and is patient enough to give me details that others not in the profession probably wouldn't care about. Skills are unparalleled
UofU Patient
December 31, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
The nurse took me right in to a room, took my information , and escorted me to a room where she took 3 pictures of my shoulder. She told me I would be able to see them with the doctor and then led me back to my room. Dr. Monson followed us to the exam room where he explained the problem and showed me on the X-rays. Minutes, I was in there minutes. Just minutes.
UofU Patient
December 31, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
A very positive experience
UofU Patient
December 29, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Every detail was explained and I felt very comfortable
UofU Patient
December 23, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I love Dr Monson so caring and kind, will definitely come again if needed!
UofU Patient
December 19, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson is an outstanding provider!
UofU Patient
December 19, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
We LOVE Dr. Monson, but would not recommend your facility
UofU Patient
December 12, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Very professional, knowledgeable, and efficient.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
December 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Monson and Tyson are the best!!They run On time! They made my son feel comfortable and I trust them with his care! I will recommend them to everyone!
UofU Patient
December 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Monson listened and knew the best option to resolve my pain.
UofU Patient
November 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very helpful and much appreciated
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I felt Dr Monson was very through in explaining my options
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson was great.
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson is a ROCK STAR! Always great service and knoledge. ;-))))))
UofU Patient
November 26, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Honesty about continued pt exercises
UofU Patient
November 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Monson was very patient, listened carefully and fully explained options.
UofU Patient
November 23, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I wish I had been referred to him months ago
UofU Patient
November 22, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Munson and his assistant patiently answerer all my questions in a very friendly manner, I know that they were on a tight schedule, and yet they did not hesitate to help and showed no irritation with my questions in any way.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Monson and Tyson listened to my concerns - I felt 'heard'
UofU Patient
November 10, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Monson explained exactly what he was doing which eased my fears and he explained the injections, that he was taking fluid off the knee and it went great!
UofU Patient
November 09, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Very appreciative of getting an xray & ultra sound done as well. Thank you for the extra attention!
UofU Patient
November 09, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I think it would be helpful to have a printed follow up sheet to give to patients, similar to post op. For example no lifting more than 5 lbs for 2-3 weeks, no strenuous activity for ? Days , no NSAIDs etc. I asked the questions & got answers, but may not have asked all the questions ? It would also help legitimize PRP in the patients eyes. Just a thought
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Outstanding provider!
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Again exceptional!
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I actually just recommended that my younger sister go see Dr Monson about her knee problem
UofU Patient
November 06, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Monson is the best for recommending and performing non surgical options. He's extremely caring and also got me in for a procedure when I know he's very busy. He seems genuinely concerned about my issue.
Dr. Nick Monson, Assistant Professor, (clinical) is a board certified primary care sports medicine specialist within the Orthopedic Department of the University of Utah. Dr. Monson specializes in evaluation and treatment of spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee and foot and ankle issues. He also has special interest in concussion management and treatment of chronic tendon issues. Dr. Monson utilizes ultrasound for diagnosis as well as for guidance of injections allowing for rapid assessment and treatment. He also specializes in performing spinal injection procedures using fluoroscopy.
Dr. Monson graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University in Exercise Science and then attended medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa where he earned multiple academic awards. He completed residency at the University of Utah in Family Medicine followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine also at the University of Utah. Dr. Monson serves as a team physician for the US ski team, University of Utah Athletics as well as multiple local high schools and remains active in event coverage throughout the community.
Dr. Monson grew up overseas in Japan, England and Germany following his Dad who was a teacher and coach. He learned a passion for a wide spectrum of sports and human performance and remains active in athletics of all types. His special interest lies in keeping high level athletes, weekend warriors and those that sometimes enjoy watching sports at the top of their game.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) Family & Preventive Medicine - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Family Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine (Sports Medicine) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Sports Medicine Fellow, 2014 |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Family Medicine Resident, 2013 |
| Professional Medical | Des Moines University Osteopathic Medicine D.O., 2010 |
| Undergraduate | Utah State University Exercise Science; Minors in Spanish and Chemistry B.S., 2005 |
| Undergraduate | Utah State University Exercise Science; Minors in Spanish and Chemistry , 2000 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Cushman DM, Knox J, Kobayashi JK, Zarate M, Wheelwright JC, Monson N, English J, Teramoto M (2022). Does anesthetic relief correspond to future pain relief? A prospective trial examining future pain relief for ultrasound-guided corticosteroid-anesthetic injections. Am J Phys Med Rehabil.
- Morris A, Cassidy B, Pelo R, Fino NF, Presson AP, Cushman DM, Monson NE, Dibble LE, Fino PC (2020). Reactive Postural Responses After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Association With Musculoskeletal Injury Risk in Collegiate Athletes: A Study Protocol. Front Sports Act Living, 2, 574848.
- Cushman DM, Monson N, Conger A, Kendall RW, Henrie AM, McCormick ZL (2018). Use of 0.5 mL and 1.0 mL of Local Anesthetic for Genicular Nerve Blocks. Pain Med, 20(5), 1049-1052.