Colby Hansen,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, French
Dr. Hansen is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from medical school with honors from the University of Iowa and completed residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Hansen’s clinical interests are in amputee rehabilitation, concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injury, and electrodiagnostic assessments. He has particular interest in Traumatic Brain Injury and has developed a concussion management program for athletes, non-athletes, adults, and children. His research interests include sports concussion assessment, management, and rehabilitation along with medical issues of amputees.
Clinical Locations
801-646-8000
Concussion Clinic for Adults and Kids
801-587-7109
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Associate Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 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
December 24, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Hansen was much better at communicating with us this time.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Hansen was very informative, great listening skills & gave a great overview of the entire prosthetic process.Dr Hansen was very informative, has great listening skills and did an excellent job of explaining the entire prosthetic process. I would recommend him to anyone.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2018
Awesome
UofU Patient
April 14, 2018
doesn't really listen to you when you tell him things. He acted like I couldn't do anything that I was asked to do. He doesn't show his thoughts well when you succeed at something he just watches and then doesn't talk to you any more and went right into another patients room.
UofU Patient
March 01, 2018
Dr. Hansen spent a good amount of time with us discussing the options and trying to come up with a treatment plan.
UofU Patient
December 27, 2017
We were so impressed by Dr. Hansen. He was so thorough and spent a lot of time analyzing my daughter's concussion symptoms. He felt like his knowledge and expertise is the best we could have got. He was also very good at talking through the options and helping her to understand her body.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2017
I really appreciate Dr Hansen and his explanations for the questions that I have asked. I like the PA that worked with me. The experience has been great..and I am so grateful for the help I have been given. I am looking forward to my new prosthetic and to working with FITT into the future.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2017
This was definitely a very positive experience. We had previously seen another provider and felt like there was no point to the visit, but both doctors that we saw made us feel like they were interested in helping ____ get better
UofU Patient
September 20, 2016
not very personal
UofU Patient
August 07, 2016
We really appreciated Dr. Hansen's good care. He is very smart and thorough.
UofU Patient
July 20, 2016
he seemed over whelmed and rushed this time which has never happened before felt like he was trying to get me out of the office no real conversation on my questions
UofU Patient
July 10, 2016
Dealing with a concussion has been very scary.I felt better about the whole situation and hope for healing after working with Dr. Hansen
UofU Patient
June 21, 2016
Excellent!
UofU Patient
June 07, 2016
No medications offered for symptoms, just told to wait it out and "do what I can" despite pain. Exam was very thorough and sensitive
UofU Patient
May 25, 2016
I don't mind waiting to see a doctor when He spends as much time answering my questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
May 09, 2016
top notch
UofU Patient
April 28, 2016
He is excellent, smart and capable. I have every confidence in his ability as a physician. Making an appointment is a nightmare even for a college educated professional. I'm not sure how TBI patients manage to jump through the hoops necessary to see Dr. Hansen.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2016
l are very good.just keeps having me start over
UofU Patient
February 27, 2016
Dr. Hansen is a great Doctor and a great person.
UofU Patient
February 22, 2016
For the first time aside from a cognitive clinic for one week in June, I'm confident I'll be receiving comprehensive care here more than just trial pills like I've had for the past year.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2015
Dr Hansen and his assistant were amazing. They answered all of our questions and made sure we understood everything before we left. They never made us feel rushed. They took their time.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2015
He is awesome! Thanks Dr. Colby!
UofU Patient
May 19, 2015
Really very gentile and good care provider .
UofU Patient
May 09, 2015
I was very pleased with Dr. Hansen, he was very professional, courteous and caring. I felt he was very knowledgable and concerned about my treatment. Exceptional listener, I really appreciated his time.
UofU Patient
March 19, 2015
He was awesome answered all my questions even the dumb ones! Took his time and we did not feel rushed
UofU Patient
March 03, 2015
My doctor was rude and told me things I already knew he told me nothing I didn't know.
UofU Patient
January 02, 2015
This was the first time I had met Dr. Hansen and I was impressed with his knowledge, expertise, and time he spent I talking about the issues with me.
UofU Patient
October 22, 2014
I want to try some other solutions for phantom pain
UofU Patient
October 13, 2014
Great experience overall.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2014
very paytient with my son
UofU Patient
September 04, 2014
HE WAS VERY THOUROUGH IN DEALING WITH MY SON AND TOOK HIS TIME
UofU Patient
September 04, 2014
I couldn't be happier with my doctor. It has been so different to move forward with someone like my doctor on my team. I feel optimistic going forward. I was afraid he'd think my problem was too minor to bother with but he was fabulous and so kind to me.
UofU Patient
April 27, 2014
good
UofU Patient
March 28, 2014
Very happy with Dr. Hansen. He has been great in getting my daughter tested and knowing what we need to do next with regards to her injurly. He was very accommodating with documentation we needed and for followup with Dr. Burr as well. Both doctors are to be commended for their work.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2014
He spent an amazing amount of time explaining in detail what was going on. His professionalism and obvious concern were fantastic.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2013
The doctor would ask the patient a question, but would continue talking and it would feel like 3 or 4 questions rolled into one. For someone with a concussion, this made it difficult to know how to respond. There were times it felt like he was explaining more information to the resident than to us. We received some contradictory information from what our primary care provider had given us, so it was a bit confusing for how to proceed.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2013
Dr. Hansen was very informative, but less than friendly.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2013
we are very pleased with everyone that we have had contact with at this office. we feel like you trully do care about all our needs.
UofU Patient
May 17, 2013
He was much better this visit.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2013
Dr Hansen is a great physician and we're lucky to have him at the UU.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2013
always has been very good
UofU Patient
January 21, 2013
Very complete exam
UofU Patient
December 20, 2012
I took a baseline test. So some of these questions are not applicable. Overall, my experience was efficient, easy, and worth while.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2012
My son has headaches frequently, even with out a concussion, the doctor suggested I should put him on anti-depressants. I was shocked. I feel like it was a quick and easy decision on his part, but I didn't feel like it was a good idea. I told him we would talk to our pediatrician. I have also started keeping track of his headaches. I feel like his suggestion should have been that I should keep track of his headaches and what he has been doing that day to see if we can figure out triggers and to also see if the headaches diminish over time as he heals from the concussion.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2012
Dr. Hansen was very friendly, really took time to evaluate my daughter; I figured that was why there was such a delay
UofU Patient
August 31, 2012
looked at all the issues and and handeled him self well and promt
UofU Patient
February 28, 2012
good
UofU Patient
February 23, 2012
The only thing that wasn't optimal was that I had to get a blood test and I was not informed how early in the day I needed to have it done. I waited at the outpatient lab to have work done for quite some time only to be told I'd have to return before 8:00AM another day for the test to be done properly.
UofU Patient
February 23, 2012
I appreciated the doctor talking directly to my son, the patient. All too often, healthcare providers do not speak directly to patients. Thank-you.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2012
I could've used a bit more explanation about what the test score from Impact meant.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2012
At one point I felt he didn't believe my symptoms were as bad as I described them.
Dr. Hansen is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from medical school with honors from the University of Iowa and completed residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Hansen’s clinical interests are in amputee rehabilitation, concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injury, and electrodiagnostic assessments. He has particular interest in Traumatic Brain Injury and has developed a concussion management program for athletes, non-athletes, adults, and children. His research interests include sports concussion assessment, management, and rehabilitation along with medical issues of amputees.
Academic Locations
801-587-3851
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Research Interests
- Brain Concussion
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Balance Assessment for Concussion
- Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Return to Play
Education History
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Iowa Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | University of Utah Exercise & Sport Science B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Hansen CR, Godfrey B (2017). Residual Limb Hyperhidrosis Managed by Botulinum Toxin Injections, Enhanced by the Iodine-Starch Test: A Case Report. PM R, 9(4), 415-418.
- Hansen C, Cushman D, Chen W, Bounsanga J, Hung M (2017). Reliability Testing of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Between the Ages of 5 and 14. Clin J Sport Med, 27(1), 64-68.
- Hansen C, Cushman D, Anderson N, Chen W, Cheng C, Hon SD, Hung M (2016). A Normative Dataset of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Aged Between 5 and 14. Clin J Sport Med, 26(6), 497-501.
- Hansen C, Godfrey B, Wixom J, McFadden M (2015). Incidence, severity, and impact of hyperhidrosis in people with lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev, 52(1), 31-40.
- Webster J, Miknevich M A, Stevens P, Hansen C (2009). Lower Extremity Orthotic Management in Neurologic Rehabilitation. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med, 21(1), 1-23.
- Hansen CR, Gooch JL, Such-Neibar T (2007). Prolonged, severe intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome: a case report. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 88(11), 1468-71.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Hansen C (Fall 2015). "A Doctor’s Take on the Condition in the Will Smith Movie “Concussion”on The Scope Health Sciences Radio [Web]. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Health Care. Available: http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0065041#tabNews.
- Hansen C (Fall 2015). "What Does a Concussion Clinic Do?" on The Scope Health Sciences Radio [Web]. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Health Care. Available: http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0065041#tabNews.
- Hansen C (Fall 2015). "Should I Let My Kids Play Contact Sports?" On the Scope Health Sciences Radio [Web]. Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Health Care. Available: http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0065041#tabNews.
- Hansen CR (2015). What is a Concussion? [Video]. KSL.com. Available: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=36011042&nid%201307&title=what-is-a-concussion.