Travis G. Maak,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Dr. Travis Maak’s practice is focused on sports medicine and arthroscopic treatment of the hip and knee. He is the Head Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Utah Jazz and Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. Dr. Maak is originally from Salt Lake City and a graduate from Stanford University. He completed his medical school at Yale School of Medicine and surgical internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College. His orthopaedic surgery residency training occurred at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where he continued his training with a fellowship in sports medicine. During his fellowship, Dr. Maak served as an Assistant NFL Team Physician for the New York Football Giants.
Dr. Maak specializes in arthroscopic hip and knee surgery and has a specific interest in the treatment of athletic hip and knee injuries. These injuries include hip and knee arthroscopy and preservation surgery, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), cartilage restoration, and ligament reconstruction including ACL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He has specific expertise in hip joint preservation (including hip arthroscopy, labral repair and reconstruction, capsular repair and stabilization) and complex knee joint restoration and reconstruction (including meniscus transplantation, cartilage repair, osteotomy, and ligament reconstruction). He has been actively involved in research throughout his medical career and has published numerous scientific and clinical articles in the areas of hip and knee reconstruction. His research interests include hip and knee joint preservation, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), meniscus and articular cartilage injury, and knee joint biomechanics.
For more information on hip, knee and shoulder conditions, patient information, rehabilitation, pre-operative and post-operative instructions or for specific contact information, please visit: http://www.hipandkneepreservation.com
Special Procedures: Hip arthroscopy, Labral repair, Labral reconstruction, Hip capsular plication, Gluteal and hamstring tendon repair, Meniscal allograft transplantation, Cartilage cell transplantation including DeNovo and MACI, Fresh osteochondral allograft and autograft transplantation, and Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization.
Clinical Locations
Primary Children's Hospital
801-662-5600
801-213-4500
801-587-7109
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Associate Professor |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners |
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
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.1/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 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
February 28, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Maak was very compassionate and listen to what I had to say. He gave me excellent care.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Well done. I was very satisfied for how involved they let me be in knowing what was going on and deciding the steps we were going to take.
UofU Patient
February 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I am always amazed with Dr. Maak's kindness, thoroughness, and the amount of time he is willing to spend talking with me without feeling rushed.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
we Love Dr Maak
UofU Patient
February 07, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I consider myself blessed to be under the care of Dr. Maak. I had four operations on a knee prior to my seeing Dr. Maak in 2013 (I think this is the year I first saw Dr Maak). His actions have helped me avoid having a knee replacement operation. He is an amazing physician with an incredible bedside manner. If he moved to another state to practice medicine, I would be strongly inclined to pay the cost required to travel to remain under his care. The University of Utah is indeed fortunate to have a physician of his caliber on their staff.
UofU Patient
February 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I love when the doc shows the picture of surgery area, xrays and explains them.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
provider listen to what I had to say then he proceed to look at X-ray then came with plan for my care excellent doctor.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
He just said that there is nothing that can be done for my knee other than physical therapy and injections. Unfortunately I can't really do physical therapy for my knee without hurting my sciatic nerve so I'm stuck in pain.
UofU Patient
January 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
all of the above was covered in an excellent manner.
UofU Patient
January 03, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
very knowledgeable doctor. He made us feel very comfortable and that he's
UofU Patient
January 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The team was thorough efficient and even with the resident there the attending showed concern
UofU Patient
January 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very happy with the provider in the staff. I like the fact that it is a conservative approach to treatment in the beginning even though there is a realistic chance of surgery down the road.
UofU Patient
January 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak is The Man.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I would definitely recommend Dr Maak - he's fantastic. I can't say the same about the office. 40 minutes in the room waiting...
UofU Patient
December 18, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr went out of his way. very impressed
UofU Patient
December 17, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak is an amazing doctor I would recommend him to anyone trying to find a hip or knee doctor. In fact he is now seeing my husband cause he was so wonderful with me.
UofU Patient
December 15, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
the DR: was good explained about my situation overall good experience
UofU Patient
December 11, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I would highly recommend Dr Maak to anyone. He's very kind and caring. He and his staff have been willing to fit me at his next clinic.
UofU Patient
November 23, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr Maak was awesome! very personable and informative, definitely recommending him to others.
UofU Patient
November 19, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
very professional I'm excited to get this procedure done by this quality doctor
UofU Patient
November 07, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I would appreciate a phone call with Dr. Maak's supervisor to discuss my experience. It was very disappointing and frustrating.
UofU Patient
November 02, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak is very personable and attentive
UofU Patient
October 28, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
The provider spoke directly to my teenager which was fantastic. It gave her a sense of control over what was happening and the advice she was getting.
UofU Patient
October 16, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
the receptionist worked very hard to get me a virtual meeting with Dr Maak. I sure did appreciate all of her help
UofU Patient
October 15, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
I am so grateful we found Dr. Maak for a second opinion. He gave us all the time in the world to discuss the condition of my daughter's knee and our options for repairing it correctly. He was knowledgeable, kind, thorough, and gave me complete confidence that her knee could be functioning correctly again. Surgery and recovery went well. My only regret is not coming to him for treatment sooner; we certainly could have avoided a lot of problems. Huge Dr. Maak fan over here. Thank you, thank you!
UofU Patient
October 14, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Maak is the best!
UofU Patient
October 11, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Maak and his staff and nothing short of outstanding healthcare workers.
UofU Patient
October 01, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
He reviewed really fast. My teen left feeling a little confused about what to do at home for rehab.
UofU Patient
September 10, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Maak is the best orthopedic doctor ever. He is very smart and knows what he is talking about. He is very good at explaining what is going on and is very tentative.
UofU Patient
September 08, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Maak was great!
UofU Patient
September 04, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
My experience was extremely positive. I graduated off of crutches much earlier than expected, which made me think the surgery went well and made me feel pretty good.
UofU Patient
September 03, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
No better than Dr. Maak
UofU Patient
August 31, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent experience. Explanned the condition and what needed to be done. Was not painful and after a week I am feeling better day by day.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I've seen this doctor before and felt like in the past has been much more informative. This time he had some med students with him. He didn't really take too much time with me and didn't offer really any suggestions about pain relief or management of symptoms other than to take it easy for 6-8 weeks. I was dissapointed that I didn't feel like he cared to discuss further options or show further concern.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I had to be somewhere and the meeting was an hour late, this made my own attention to the meeting full of anxiety and not able to concentrate. The connection was bleeping in and out and I didn't understand what the doctor was saying most of the time. I was extremely upset but had to go pick up my grandson from an activity that I was afraid they would make him sit outside in the hot sun to wait for me to comply with covid social distancing. Dr. Maak said he would have someone get back to me about injections that still hasn't happened and it's been 2 weeks.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
I really appreciated the discussion of treatment options with me and my daughter. She was so worried she would never get to play again at the same level and the conversation helped to ease the anxiety.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Maak was very thorough.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak has been wonderful -- understanding, communicative and supportive.
UofU Patient
August 03, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I have been a patient of Dr. Maak for about seven years. I have had 4 operations on my knee over 3 decades, most of which was serving in the military. Dr Maak is a superb physician...highly competent...caring bedside manner. His treatments of my knee over the years has allowed me to remain active and to avoid knee replacement surgery. Even if I moved to another part of the country, I would fly back to SLC in order to remain under his care.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak gave fantastic explanations for my condition in an easily understood way. I felt empowered to make informed decisions about my care. He was personable and I felt at ease talking with him.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Overall I am happy with the care I received. I did notice that I had to ask questions to really discover my path forward and what to expect.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
One of my favorite experiences with a doctor. Incredibly kind, helpful, and reassuring though out the entire process.
UofU Patient
June 23, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Very sweet to my daughter who is 9.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
showed me the MRI showed me the injury
UofU Patient
June 21, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak and his staff are top notch! unbelievable pt care and coordination! I love this guy and his team
UofU Patient
June 18, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Maak is an amazing human being. I have the utmost confidence in his skills and ability as a doctor and surgeon.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Again, a fine appointment. The doctors did a superb job of looking, testing, asking questions & explaining their diagnoses (plural) & the treatment I was to follow.
UofU Patient
June 01, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Maak is the man. I recommend him to anyone who needs orthopedic surgery.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak answered all my questions clearly. He went over my results and explained in detail what everything meant. I walked away with a clearer picture of my injury, the cause, and factors that went into it. Dr. Maak was great to talk to, kind, patient, and a great listener.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I am so thankful I chose Dr.Maak! I like his personality, his bedside manner, his personality. I have had no problems
UofU Patient
May 22, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Listened very carefully to a description of symptoms and spent significant time studying the MRI
UofU Patient
April 02, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Maack was beyond helpful and explained all of the different options. my wife and I were very impressed. I would recommend Dr. Maack in a heartbeat.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak was phenomenal. He explained all the options in detail and really included me in the decision-making process. Couldnt be more impressed.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I really appreciated that Dr. Maak listened to my opinion and addressed and/or commented on all of my own observations. Im an engineer, so that goes a long way for me.
UofU Patient
February 14, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak was amazing and made sure we understood what was going on with my daughter. Amazing doctor!
UofU Patient
February 14, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I felt like he just wanted to put a Band-Aid on the problem. He saw a problem, but it wasnt the problem that caused the issue, and doing Pt isnt going to solve the problem.
UofU Patient
February 02, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I am having surgery soon and I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Maak. He is pleasant, confident, and reassuring. He saw me in between cases and yet made me feel like I was his main priority, never rushed or hurried, answering all of my questions, and assuring me Ill be back to the activities I love. The University of Utah is lucky to have Dr. Maak on their team.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
this was a very good visit. I wasn't expecting the concern and expertise that was given. thank you.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr.Maak gave me the best treatment I could ask for.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak was superb - thoughtful & engaged
UofU Patient
January 29, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
We really liked our doctor, although it seemed to be a bit rushed without enough time to go thru our questions or have an opportunity to review all of our concerns
UofU Patient
January 19, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
When I was walked over to schedule my MRI the appointment was over and I didnt realize this. We didn't go over care for when I went home. What was I suppose to do until my follow up on the 27th. Today I saw the MD wrote more detailed notes on MY Chart.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I was VERY pleased with Dr. Maak and his thoughtfulness and care. I have been seeing by 4 different doctors in the U's ortho clinic with no real solution to my discomfort and pain. This piece is frustrating and upsetting to me.
UofU Patient
December 27, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good doctor
UofU Patient
December 23, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Maak reviewed my final post-op MRI and gave me advice and options. I couldn't be happier with the level of care I have received.
UofU Patient
November 17, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak's openness to discussing all things connected to my issue was refreshing.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak explained in detail what he saw on my MRI and outlined in detail what my options were for my care. The resident who came in before Dr. Maak frustrated me since I wasn't sure exactly what he looking for when he examined my knee since he knew I had a torn meniscus.
UofU Patient
November 08, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
great Dr
UofU Patient
November 01, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I felt at ease and appreciated the time he spent with me even though running behind on appointments.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I was going to a doctor that didn't care about time or inconvenience on me as a patient, knowing that I would continue to rely on them anyways. Dr. Maak is completely different. He is truly considerate and cares about me as a person.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I really appreciated how thorough the doctor was in explaining things to me.
UofU Patient
October 18, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
As always, Dr. Maak was excellent.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr Maak was fantastic at explaining to our child the injury and how to repair it in terms he would understand. Thank you so much for taking such great care of us!
UofU Patient
October 12, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The care I received was outstanding! Dr. Maak is a superb physician with a caring "bed-side" manner. He did a thorough examination and clearly and concisely explained the damage to my knee and his suggested treatment. The University of Utah Health Care System is fortunate to have an individual of his caliber on their staff and I blessed to one of his patients.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Only ortho surgeon to listen to my concerns and fully inform me of my conditions. Included me in the treatment decisions and educated me well on the whole process
UofU Patient
September 24, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak was incredible. We have met with multiple surgeons and were extremely impressed by his expertise and ability to explain things to us. We were also grateful for the time that he spent with us.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak is so professional and personable and really takes time to explain everything.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
pleased with my interraction. provider showed compassion and understanding of my situation and listened to my concerns
UofU Patient
August 31, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak changed my life in a very good way. His conservative approach helped me avoid a major surgery.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
total Pro!!! put me at ease
UofU Patient
August 12, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Maak is always good about explaining the issues to me.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
great experience with Dr. Maak. helpful explanations. in depth assessment of problem. very personable.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Remarkably exceptional provider in his competence and caring. His compelling humility further enhances his exceptional skills.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I was totally very pleased with Dr Maak - He didn't make me feel rushed and very good to answer all my questions and very good to explain it all - I recommend him!
UofU Patient
August 05, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good
UofU Patient
July 26, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak explained my X-ray and MRI in detail.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Maak has a superb "bed-side" manner. I am truly grateful to be under his care.
UofU Patient
July 22, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Maak is amazing! He has treated both of my daughters as well as myself. He is attentive, knowledgeable and delivers unsurpassed patient care!
UofU Patient
July 08, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I cannot express how much I appreciated Dr. Maak and his time he spent with me explaining my MRI images to me and the confidence he expressed that my procedure would be successful. He allowed me time to ask any questions or express any concerns. He addressed all my concerns without blowing them off. I'm a healthcare provider and experiencing care like this is very much appreciated.
UofU Patient
July 07, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak is very personable and attentive. I did feel a little bit like things were rushed so to accomodate LOTS of patients. Didn't dare ask too many questions or take too much of his time.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
My doctor and the entire office was/are extremely amazing. I will recommend them to everyone. They were helpful, caring, took the time I needed to answer all my concerns.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
GOOD
UofU Patient
June 11, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
all the help I received was very thorough and I felt I got a lot more personalized attention than I would have at other hospitals. I was taken very seriously by staff when I expressed my deep anxiety over the potential nausea and vomiting post-op and they took extra care to make sure I was well equipped with anti nausea pills and a patch. I really appreciated this because I felt like I had been heard and validated.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Both Dr. Maak and the fellow did an extraordinary job explaining the xrays taken, did a thorough exam of my knees to confirm issues and recommended the right plan of action for me personally.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Exceptional care!
UofU Patient
June 03, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Maak is amazing. He truly listened to my concerns about my knee. He asked all the right questions. Did a thorough exam of my knee. He is truly one of the best doctors I've ever come across because he is extremely professional but friendly also. He took the time to listen when most don't anymore. I will refer him to others in the future for sure.
UofU Patient
May 23, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent service
UofU Patient
May 16, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
long wait for short visit, but everything was covered and explained well during the visit.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak was Great! He showed expert knowledge. He was friendly, professional but also laughed and joked with me which helped. He is the most personable Doctor I've met. He is engaging and authentic.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I have already recommended Dr Maak to all my family and friends.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
he schedules too many patients - he was incredibly late (over an hour late from my scheduled appointment time) and I didn't have the chance to discuss much with him. although he apologized, I found it disrespectful of my time. and the appointment was not valuable.
UofU Patient
March 19, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak is an outstanding Doctor , he is very caring and informative. I love him!
UofU Patient
March 18, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
explanations did not include what is actually done and how to complete the surgery
UofU Patient
March 11, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
March 11, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Maack was incredible and I wouldn't trust anyone else for this type of treatment.
UofU Patient
March 08, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak was very professional and courteous with me, my husband and _____. He asked questions directly to ______ and I appreciated that.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I would recommend Maak to my friends searching for an orthopedic specialist.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
one of the best experiences I've had
UofU Patient
February 25, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Maak was exceptional. He spent a long time with me and I never felt rushed. He was kind, personable, professional, and I felt like he really cared about me, medically as well as as a person.
UofU Patient
February 13, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Maak gave me the complete and total truth. More importantly he was concerned about me as a man and my quality of life for the long term. He didn't cater or cradle me as a professional athlete and what I wanted to accomplish in the short term. I appreciated that, and his care/honesty
UofU Patient
February 10, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Habson was fantastic at explaining the process, the do's and don't over the next few weeks and what kind of outcome we could expect. Dr Maak was personable and very present, which I dont always fee with drs.
UofU Patient
February 06, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Maak was wonderful! Non-judgmental towards some of the information I chose to share and was thorough and clear about his explanations. He took the time to explain "the why" behind all of his decisions and trains of thought. I really appreciated it!
UofU Patient
January 15, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak is amazing! He is super busy though so visits have always been short for me.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I am grateful to be under Dr. Maak's care. He is a superb physician with a caring bedside manner.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent Doctor!
UofU Patient
December 03, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Travis Maak is phenomenal! There is no other orthopedic surgeon I will go to unless Dr. Maak stops treating patients, forcing me to go elsewhere.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak is freakin awesome!
UofU Patient
November 18, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I was literally rushed through this appt and was lucky if he spent 4 minutes with me. He was very rough and didn't listen to any of my concerns or questions AT ALL. I have never been treated like this anywhere and will never return to your location. I drove over 3 hours to come to your facility and my husband and I both took the day off of work. Totally unacceptable.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent provider who answered all my questions
UofU Patient
November 15, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
he was short woth me and cut me off before I finished asking questions
UofU Patient
November 13, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
he was great
UofU Patient
November 12, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Maak is great. I like that he explains well but isn't condescending. He always answers questions and addresses concerns. I also have total confidence in him.
UofU Patient
November 08, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Maak is the absolute best!
UofU Patient
November 06, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have recommended Dr Maak to two of my fellow coworkers with hip conditions.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very thorough and helpful, he spent a lot of time with me and answered all of my questions. He was not rushed, and took time to talk about my condition and the options going forward.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
fantastic experience! life changing treatment
UofU Patient
October 26, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I liked that Dr. Maak was very straight forward with me, even though it was not the news that I was hoping for. I am happy that he was honest and has passed me off to a doctor that can help me, though I really liked Dr. Maak. Overall, I have been exceptionally happy with all of my doctors at the U and their concern for getting me back together again and able to function for my career - they all seem to understand how important it is to me and that it is not something that I can just change.
UofU Patient
October 20, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
He spent 6 minutes with my family and refused to listen to anything we said
UofU Patient
October 04, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak is very honest and direct. I like and trust him. He answered our questions and explained when we wanted more details.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
i asked for quality time and feel like i would not have gotten it without asking. dr's should take time with patients, not rush like my last time......
UofU Patient
September 05, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
He was great.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Maak is amazing. from day one he made my son, who was extremely nervous, very very confident in him and his knowledge.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Maak is an exceptional communicator. very good listener, and was generous with his time regarding my concern.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I have referred friends and family to Dr Maak. He and his team are the BEST!!
UofU Patient
July 19, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Maak is amazing. Very caring. He explains everything well.
UofU Patient
July 12, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
He was awesome at calming my scared 17 year old down. He acted like we were the only patients he had to see that day. He took his time, was calm and pretty darn amazing with her.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Maak was amazing. He spent the time with us and explained everything to us and showed us the xrays so we could see and understand. He told us the possibilities. Me and my daughter left feeling better about her knee issues. Great all around
UofU Patient
June 19, 2018
Doctor Maak was very down to earth and understanding. He was also professional yet hilarious
UofU Patient
June 14, 2018
I've had 4 operations over the years on my right knee, so I've seen a number of orthopedic physicians. Dr. Travis Maak is among the best I've encountered. He's a superb doctor with a caring bedside manner. I feel blessed to be under his care.
UofU Patient
June 14, 2018
Good!
UofU Patient
June 14, 2018
Dr maak is awesome. took care of my issue quickly and thoroughly. explained what the issues were, and made me feel comfortable and confident.
UofU Patient
June 03, 2018
I am 59 years old, and have seen a lot of care providers. Dr. Maak is unsurpassed in the quality of care that he continues to provide me. His caring, patience, skill and warmth are off the chart!
UofU Patient
May 25, 2018
Dr. Maak is awesome!!!
UofU Patient
May 22, 2018
Dr. Maak is a rockstar! I'm very grateful for the care provided.
UofU Patient
May 22, 2018
I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Maak. He has truly been an amazing caregiver, surgeon, and counselor in helping us work with our daughter's condition. Given his abilities, the bonus is that he is very personable, caring, asks questions and listens to the answers. His demeanor is friendly. I know he is very busy, but I have never felt rushed through an appointment. He remembers us from visit to visit. He is very willing to engage with our physical therapist outside of our appointment time to get added insight regarding our daughter's progress. At our initial visit, he was able to explain the condition with computer images from x-ray that help us completely understand the condition we are dealing with as well as describe the options for the path forward to healing. The decision was always ours to make but we have a lot of confidence in his insight and expertise. We value his diagnosis and opinion very highly, and trusted him enough to perform a successful surgery. I am completely serious when I say that finding the University of Utah Orthopeadic Center and working with Dr. Maak has changed our life and helped our daughter so much. Working with such competent people has lifted so much concern about the unknown for me.
UofU Patient
May 19, 2018
We have loved Dr. Maak and his nurses. We would definitely recommend him!
UofU Patient
May 18, 2018
Maak is my personal favorite doctor. He is very courteous to me and is very careful when handling the patient for physical exams.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2018
Dr. Maak is AWESOME! I have and will continue to send him referrals!
UofU Patient
May 02, 2018
Dr. Maak is fantastic! He explains everything, and I never have unanswered questions or feel confused or concerned....Best doctor I have ever been too!
UofU Patient
April 24, 2018
Dr. Maak has just the right mix of expertise and friendly bedside manner. I have referred several friends with knee problems to him and will continue to do so.
UofU Patient
April 21, 2018
Dr. Maak is fantastic. He is always exceptionally sweet to my daughters, who I usually have to bring with me, and he always makes sure that I understand what is going on and that I am reassured.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2018
He cares and has so much knowledge and understanding. Very pleased.
UofU Patient
March 19, 2018
Dr. Maack takes the time to explain everything, and never leaves me wondering about what is going on with my condition. He is very thorough and answer all of my questions. He is absolutely amazing!
UofU Patient
March 18, 2018
I have read such great things about Dr. Maak and was really disappointed in our visit. He has a smile the whole time but you could tell he had zero concern for me as a patient. I was given no options for treatment or explanation of things. He literally came in, did a very quick non-thorough examination and left. I left very frustrated and not confident at all in our visit as he didn't even ask me about my symptoms. I will definitely be seeking a second opinion. I understand that he's very busy and there are more important patients but I left there feeling like a non valued patient and very hopeless and concerned about my condition.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2018
It was a good experience. I had time to make notes and asked questions to make sure I understood what the situation was and how to proceed.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2018
Maak is the best orthopaedic surgeon I have ever visited with and I feel confident in recommending him to others experiencing issues similar to mine.
UofU Patient
February 13, 2018
really just the wait time was annoying, we were the 2 Nd patient of the day
UofU Patient
February 08, 2018
They were all very helpful and didn't make me feel like I was being ignored.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2018
Great experience, always.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2018
I loved Dr. Maak! No concerns or problems at all!
UofU Patient
January 23, 2018
dr Maak made my husband and I feel very comfortable. he is friendly and took lots of time with us and answered our question.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2018
dr Maak is great at answering questions and taking time.
UofU Patient
January 09, 2018
We felt like all of our concerns were addressed and we left the appointment feeling much more confident in our daughters progress and the current treatment plan. We loved Dr. Maak, his fellow (Mike I believe) was also wonderful at explaining her diagnosis better to us, and his nurse was very friendly. I would recommend Dr. Maak and his staff without hesitation.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2017
This particular day, he left before I could finish with questions, but the staff could answer them later
UofU Patient
December 17, 2017
Dr. Maak is the best and his staff is so awesome to work with!! I have already reffered him to a few people already!!
UofU Patient
December 02, 2017
Dr. Maak is efficient and did a good job getting me to relax and at creating a sense of ease before and after surgery.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2017
Dr. Maak is incredible. He is friendly and personable. His team is excellent. They all explain things, take time to answer questions and go over options. I recommend Dr. Maak to anyone who needs an ortho MD.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2017
Good experience
UofU Patient
October 27, 2017
Dr. Maak is great. He makes you feel like you are the only patient in the office. He takes his time and explains things well. He even showed me the images from my surgery.
UofU Patient
September 28, 2017
Dr Maak and his staff were wonderful! I so appreciate his kindness when I broke down. Not sure why I became so emotional during this visit but he showed that he truly cared.
UofU Patient
September 22, 2017
Very good experience
UofU Patient
September 06, 2017
Dr. Maak is amazing! We are eternally grateful that our son is in his care. He has done, what 12 orthopedics doctors in Idaho, said was not possible. Thank you to Dr. Maak, and his staff for taking care of our son.
UofU Patient
August 14, 2017
Dr Maak was one of the most kind and caring doctors we have ever seen
UofU Patient
July 24, 2017
my experience was amazing! he has been the first doctor post surgery to try to help me try to really get out of pain. He also was the only one who didnt tell me I needed to change my active lifestyle. this meant alot to me because it showed me he was actively listening and truly cared about my situation.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2017
Dr Maak is always so patient, kind, understanding and has a big smile on his face. It is always nice to be able to get into him!!!!
UofU Patient
July 06, 2017
Dr. Maak did an outstanding job of describing my options for managing my hip injury.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2017
Excellent
UofU Patient
June 16, 2017
Dr Maak is a rock star and I'd recommend him highly
UofU Patient
June 16, 2017
Dr. Maack is AMAZING
UofU Patient
June 04, 2017
I would prefer this place over any.
UofU Patient
June 02, 2017
Dr. Maak was incredibly friendly and genuinely cared about me as an individual patient
UofU Patient
May 30, 2017
Dr Mack was very attentive and easy to speak with.
UofU Patient
May 26, 2017
Dr. Maak is very professional yet is approachable, puts patients at ease, and has a great bed side manner.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2017
Dr Maak is one of the best surgeons I have ever had. He did an amazing job on my hip. he is caring and listens very well to his patients. I have referred many patients to him.
UofU Patient
May 23, 2017
It's always refreshing when a surgeon tells you you've been misdiagnosed and do NOT need surgery.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2017
DR. MAAK IS THE BEST!
UofU Patient
April 27, 2017
I will be returning to see Dr. Maak to oversee any other major decision about my orthopedic care. I have never had a surgeon tell me all of the information he did, in understandable terms, before this.
UofU Patient
April 26, 2017
very impressed with Dr Maak. He spent the time with me to go over my MRI and explain the problems to me and the treatment he recommends. I left with feeling much better about my serious knee injury, feeling confident that he can fix me up.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2017
The long wait time with a short 5 minute appointment was annoying, but considering we were the last appointment and I am sure he had other emergencies. I was fine with it.
UofU Patient
March 30, 2017
Dr Maak I'd very friendly and cares for his patients very well.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2017
Dr. Maak is the best!
UofU Patient
March 23, 2017
Dr. Maak is amazing! He is never rushed and explains everything and expresses concerns about issues/life outside of the issue I am there to address.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2017
i'm not sure he realized how important being active is to me...
UofU Patient
March 10, 2017
Dr. Maak is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He explains things well, he listened and he answered all my questions. He is so nice and I am so lucky to have him as my doctor.
UofU Patient
March 03, 2017
I have a coworkers daughter who I've referred to Dr Maak. He is a fantastic surgeon with an exceptional bedside manner!!
UofU Patient
February 21, 2017
Everyone did a very good job explaining what was going on.
UofU Patient
February 11, 2017
Dr Maak is absolutely amazing!
UofU Patient
February 10, 2017
I'm a HUGE fan of Travis Maak. He's professional, congenial, and gives sincere and succinct medical advice.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2017
It is difficult to put in words just how good Dr. Maak is. He truly cares for his patients and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be under his care.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2017
Dr. Maak has been consistently reliable, friendly, and incredibly smart/informative.
UofU Patient
December 30, 2016
Dr Maak exceeded my expectations. I will recommend him to everyone I know. He was thorough and his bed side manner was great. he is very knowledgeable and put my mind to ease. I know I'm in good hands!!
UofU Patient
December 27, 2016
Dr Maak always treats me like I am his #1 patient.
UofU Patient
December 27, 2016
Due to scheduling changes on my end, I had to bring my 2 small children with me to this appointment. Everyone was exceptionally accommodating to them being there with me. They never seemed aggravated that my kids were there, and even went out of their way to help my kids stay entertained.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2016
Dr. Maak was fantastic. He and his entire staff were knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. Dr. Makk concluded that I had been misdiagnosed by another doctor and the invasive treatment and surgery that was suggested were unnecessary.
UofU Patient
December 10, 2016
excellent doctor. great bedside manner. really cares about patients and families and listens to us
UofU Patient
December 05, 2016
I still hurt and I'm not sure of his diagnosis. I will probably get a second opinion.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2016
The Dr. and his nurse staff made sure I understood everything before I left the exam room. They fully answered all of my questions!
UofU Patient
November 23, 2016
Maak and Mike the ortho fellow were great to speak with.
UofU Patient
November 22, 2016
As the provider was extremely late, I wasn't able to take the time to fully discuss my concerns as I was late for another appointment I had scheduled
UofU Patient
November 21, 2016
i jave been a nurse for 20 years. Dr Maak and the entire staff at the orthopefic center in south jordan and salt lake have been outstanding.
UofU Patient
November 11, 2016
Like I've said before, Dr. Maak is awesome!
UofU Patient
October 31, 2016
all great
UofU Patient
October 10, 2016
Did give me a written copy of treatment instructions, so I had to rely on my memory -- would be nice if I could have been give a note or something telling me how often and long to take the medication
UofU Patient
October 08, 2016
good job
UofU Patient
October 06, 2016
Dr Maak is fantastic. I completely trust his judgement. I also appreciate that he doesn't 'talk down' or 'dumb down' what he's explaining.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2016
I cannot speak highly enough of Doctor Maak. He is the best doctor I have ever been cared for by. I would recommend him 100%.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2016
Dr Maack is wonderful! I am so impressed by his care for me as an individual and for my progress.
UofU Patient
September 26, 2016
Dr. Maak is AWESOME all the way around and Mark does an excellent job as well answering any pertinent questions we may have had. They are a great team!
UofU Patient
September 25, 2016
the doctor was great, the rest of the staff not really. seems like they could care less about the patient, patient is last priority.
UofU Patient
September 15, 2016
wish he did more than just orthopedics. great bedside manner. talks to you like a human. love dr Maak and ha staff.
UofU Patient
September 08, 2016
I have already recommended to another person I know to seek care there.
UofU Patient
September 05, 2016
Dr Maak, is an excellent doctor.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2016
i had a great experience and i left feeling like i could see an end to my pain and problems
UofU Patient
August 22, 2016
Thank You!
UofU Patient
August 16, 2016
Dr. Maak is WONDERFUL!
UofU Patient
August 11, 2016
Dr. Maak is very knowledgeable and always explains things in a manner in which anyone can understand. He makes the patients feel comfortable and confident in the care they are receiving.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2016
Dr. Maak is awesome!
UofU Patient
August 05, 2016
I told about the information I received from Dr. Maak. One of my co-workers knew him and thought very highly of him.
UofU Patient
August 01, 2016
They make you feel that your are part of your own medical care. Like a team they value your questions and requests and answer you respectfully and a friendly manner.
UofU Patient
July 22, 2016
Dr. Maack is excellent, makes me feel very comfortable & is sympathetic to my problems.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2016
I will absolutely recommend Dr Maak to all of my friends and family!!!!
UofU Patient
July 14, 2016
total recommendation
UofU Patient
July 02, 2016
Good experience
UofU Patient
July 01, 2016
thank you
UofU Patient
June 30, 2016
he is the best
UofU Patient
June 21, 2016
have already tecommended to other people.
UofU Patient
June 19, 2016
Dr. Maak is a wonderful doctor!
UofU Patient
June 17, 2016
I feel pretty confident in Dr. Maak, even though this was the first time I visited him, and he was very nice, but he did leave kind of abruptly.
UofU Patient
June 13, 2016
quickly identified my problems and gave me solutions and options for future treatment
UofU Patient
June 11, 2016
Dr. Maak is awesome
UofU Patient
June 09, 2016
very good experience
UofU Patient
May 27, 2016
I have been highly impressed with Dr. Maak.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2016
didn't really fix or suggest anything to fix the current pain I'm still experiencing.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2016
Dr. Maak is the type of physician all Doctors should aspire to be...smart, articulate, caring!
UofU Patient
May 17, 2016
I felt very confident in Dr. Maak's diagnosis and feel great about moving forward to recovery.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2016
We loved Dr. Maak, however his surgery schedule is very full and we can't get in to surgery for at least a month for something that should be fixed sooner than later.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2016
Great experience! Dr. Maak is very personable, explains everything really well, and uses words I can understand (even though I have bachelor and master's degrees in English)!!!
UofU Patient
April 26, 2016
I am confident in Dr Maak and feel he genuinely cares about my current situation.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2016
Again, The University of Utah health care staff and the facilities are one of the best I have ever been to
UofU Patient
April 19, 2016
Dr Maak has been amazing to work with. Always so kind and always has a smile on his face making you truly feel like he cares about you.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2016
MD was patient, informative, and didn't appear "rushed".
UofU Patient
April 19, 2016
good
UofU Patient
April 15, 2016
I'll have to withhold full disclosure until after the surgery. Dr Maak did well educating me on the injury I sustained. He showed me the mri and explained helped me see the need for surgery.
UofU Patient
April 09, 2016
Maak is amazing!! He spent quality time with me to discuss my particular situation and gave me options on what to do in order to get better. He does everything possible to help you out. I've had 3 surgeries by another surgeon not at this facility and would now only recommend Maak to anyone with a serious injury! He's the best.
UofU Patient
April 05, 2016
The only issue is the list of PT exercises. I wasn't sure how to get this done, or where to go.
UofU Patient
April 05, 2016
He is the best
UofU Patient
March 31, 2016
I was very satisfied in my visit to dr maak. He was absolutely amazing. Has lots of knowledge in his field of practice and he was very courteous to me and thoroughly examed my knee and explained things very well. I have been to 3 other orthopedic doctors and will definitely use him again in future if need be
UofU Patient
March 25, 2016
The whole experience from beginning to end was great....
UofU Patient
March 18, 2016
Dr. Maak is an excellent dr who I trust completely. Finding a good dr like that is not easy in my experience.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2016
I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Dr Maak. Surgery is so stressful, and his bedside manner and knowledge put me at ease. I will recommend him to everyone I know.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2016
Dr Mark was terrific. He is a breathe of fresh air in the medical indusry. He his professional extremely knoweigible and his personality was so honest and easy to understand.... Thank you!!!
UofU Patient
March 02, 2016
Dr Maack and his Assistant make a wonderful team- they are the best!!!
UofU Patient
March 01, 2016
Would have been nice if the doctor had apologized for making us wait 30 minutes.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2016
Dr. Maak is awesome.
UofU Patient
February 02, 2016
Dr Maak has a compassionate and friendly manner and is genuinely interested. He is busy but takes time to answer questions; he is also very honest in explaining outcomes relative to expectations. I would certainly recommend him.
UofU Patient
February 01, 2016
Outstanding. I love Dr. Mack. His manner is so pleasant and caring.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2016
Very impressed! Dr. Maak came highly recommended by several staff members. He exceeded my expectations. I appreciated his condor and how he spoke to me during this visit. He was short staffed this day but did not seem flustered nor rushed. I will definitely recommend him as well.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2016
Dr. Maak is most excellent in his profession. He is able to quickly assess complaints and smoothly coordinates his physical exam with specific questions. He is thorough on evaluating the concern, clear in reviewing possible treatment options and compassionate in his interaction. I was impressed specifically with one visit. I came in for a hip concern, and was seen for follow for that. As Dr. Maak's procedure had really relieved the majority of my hip pain, I realized that a shoulder injury had been hurting for some time as well. When I mentioned that, with the intention of getting another appointment to evaluate the other concern, he quickly assessed this and proffered treatment. He went above and beyond in addressing all concerns, even with the schedule that he needed to keep. As his patient, I was very appreciative of he and his staff's support of the issue. It made me feel cared for and enabled me to continue on with life, with a noted decrease in pain.
UofU Patient
January 11, 2016
Dr. Maak was very thorough in his explanations and explained my treatment options well. He aired on the conservative side which I really appreciated.
UofU Patient
January 07, 2016
I was glad we drove 2 hours to see Dr. Maak. I will recommend him to others.
UofU Patient
December 12, 2015
Maak is the best Doctor I have EVER had
UofU Patient
December 06, 2015
I loved my experience and even commented to my husband that I wished this group was my primary care team so I could see them more often!
UofU Patient
November 24, 2015
Dr. Maak is simply OUTSTANDING!! I wish all doctors had his bed side manner.
UofU Patient
November 10, 2015
I would recommend Dr. Maak to anybody.
UofU Patient
November 09, 2015
Dr. Maak and his PA were very thorough in explaining my scans as well as options for treatment. Everyone was kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. The surgery scheduler, Francoise, was exceptionally helpful and went the extra mile answering my questions and helping set me up with a physical therapist I would be comfortable with.
UofU Patient
November 06, 2015
I was given strengthening exercises to do and in retrospect could have used more instruction as to how carry them out. Otherwise, very satisfied with the quality of the visit.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2015
I don't want to admit this, but I dreaded this appointment because of the reputation surgeons have. Dr. Maak has the best bedside manner of any surgeon I have met. He was so pleasant, clearly knowledgeable. I felt like he spent all the time I needed to feel good about the plan.
UofU Patient
October 29, 2015
Dr. Maak is a very personable.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2015
Love love Dr maak
UofU Patient
October 04, 2015
Dr. Maak is very knowledgeable and shows concern for the patient. He explains very well, and goes over procedures to remedy the issue. His staff help, Mark, took time to go over various exercises and stretches to help my tendon problem. He even made additional notes on the instruction papers I was given. I am very pleased, as I was when I first came to this office last year.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2015
have already recommended him...I feel he is a great dr.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2015
So happy with Dr. Maak. I have the utmost confidence in his ability and knowledge. He is personable and down to earth, super patient with my 13-year old daughter.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2015
Dr Maak was very personable. He explained my options and answered all my questions.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2015
good
UofU Patient
September 08, 2015
Though the wait was long, the dr was worth it.
UofU Patient
September 03, 2015
Dr. Maak's talent and caring manner is a credit to the medical profession. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor to perform my surgery.
UofU Patient
September 02, 2015
My husband & I really, really liked Dr Maak. I just wish he did the kind of treatment I require. I'd have a lot of faith under his care.
UofU Patient
August 30, 2015
dr Maak was awesome
UofU Patient
August 25, 2015
I had lots of questions about various procedures and options I had researched for my knee problems. Dr Maak was very patient an thorough in guiding me through the pros and cons of these various options
UofU Patient
August 23, 2015
Good
UofU Patient
August 23, 2015
I have worked in health care for years and have meant very few MD's like Dr. Maak. Dr. Maak truly cares about his patients and goes above and beyond. He's very knowledgable and reassuring.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2015
Dr. Maak is awesome! He definitely cares about his patients. Easy to talk to and really listens to your concerns.
UofU Patient
August 14, 2015
Dr. Maak and his staff and students have been wonderful. Always very positive and attentive. My knee works again. I couldn't be happier.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2015
loved Dr. Maak
UofU Patient
August 07, 2015
Bomb!!!!
UofU Patient
August 05, 2015
The doctor talked over me as I was trying to explain the problem to him. He kept telling his assistant what to type in and never really seems to listen to me
UofU Patient
August 03, 2015
Dr. Maak could be the best doctor I've ever had!
UofU Patient
July 30, 2015
very caring and informative!
UofU Patient
July 25, 2015
Dr. Maak was helpful and professional at all times.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2015
Dr. Maak was very informative. We very much appreciated his thoroughness, and his explanations. He went over the MRI and X-rays. We would definitely recommend him to others.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2015
Dr. Maak was informative and caring. I very much appreciate the attention he gives me.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2015
Thank you!!!! I'm so grateful.
UofU Patient
June 23, 2015
Dr. Maack is phenomenal. excellent care provider and very good bedside manner.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2015
Excellent experience and looking at what is best for my situation to start the process to find a solution.
UofU Patient
June 13, 2015
Dr. Maak is by far one of the best doctors I have ever encountered.
UofU Patient
May 12, 2015
Dr. Maak and Mark Beese spent at least an hour with me discussing my condition. They were very sincere, knowledgable and helpful.
UofU Patient
May 11, 2015
Dr. Maak and his staff are amazing! I had bad news immediately prior to Dr. Maak entering the exam room. He took interest and made it very clear he was there for ME if I needed ANYTHING. I have never had a doctor do that. He was sincere and comforting. I am deeply grateful for his thoughtful and caring attitude towards me as a patient and as a person in stress.
UofU Patient
May 11, 2015
loved Dr Maak! would definitely recommend him. very concerned for my child!
UofU Patient
May 08, 2015
If we had the ability to clone the perfect doctor, Dr. Maak would be it.
UofU Patient
April 20, 2015
Thank you Dr. Maac for everything you've done, and all your doing. This whole experience is a blessing.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2015
I went to this appointment with clear questions and left feeling disappointed and a little frustrated.
UofU Patient
April 10, 2015
Dr. Maak is wonderful. You couldn't ask for anthing better.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2015
The doc could have spent more time explaining the next steps of treatment in detail so I could understand the decision making. An injection was suggested but no explanation of the injection was given. The doc didn't offer any alternatives.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2015
Dr Maak was great
UofU Patient
March 20, 2015
Dr. Maak is an incredible surgeon. He really understood my problem and knew exactly what to do to fix it. I am so grateful that I found someone that I could trust and I am confident in his skills.
UofU Patient
February 27, 2015
my entire experience with dr. maak and his staff was exceptional!
UofU Patient
February 23, 2015
I would definitely refer Dr Maak
UofU Patient
February 13, 2015
Spent time with me, and made sure I understood what was going on. highly recommend Dr. Maak
UofU Patient
February 09, 2015
excellent experience
UofU Patient
February 06, 2015
I really like this office! I really wish I lived in SLC. This office is way better than IHC (Zion Orthopedics)
UofU Patient
January 27, 2015
The doctor and the trainer were awesome. I loved them both even though I had to wait a long time to see them
UofU Patient
January 22, 2015
Dr. Maack truly has a wonderful bedside manner. you never seem rushed and he does his job very thoroughly and well. I highly recommend him.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2015
Dr Maak was well worth the wait to see him for the problem with my knee. Did not rush through my appointment and listened intently to my concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr Maak.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2015
excellent
UofU Patient
January 11, 2015
I felt like the provider was in a hurry. I had waited a long time to see him, and I understand he was busy. However, I have seen several providers in your practice. I was really lead to believe that this was the guy who would get my problem solved. I am starting to feel like no provider wants to discuss anything that is not in their specialty. However, all providers have been extremely happy to send me on to the next provider. It sort of feels like a wheel. This provider actually wanted to send me back to the back specialist I started with. I thought we waited for appointments based on the doctors "consulting" about the best plan of care for the patient. I have actually heard that every time I have been waiting to schedule an appointment. It has been very obvious that the "consulting" only exist in the realm of which provider would like to take my money. I have become very disappointed in the level of care I am receiving from your clinic.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2014
I had done a lot of research trying to find a physician who treated my sons hip problem. We have United Health Care yet Dr. Maas had done research on my sons condition. I knew we needed to go to the best even though he was out of network. He not only confirmed my son had the condition but told him what he needed to do and the physician he trusted at Tosh to treat my son. Amazing
UofU Patient
December 18, 2014
I believe I have received 5 start treatment from Dr. Maak and his staff. I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor/surgeon.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2014
Dr. Maak is an outstanding surgeon. I will gladly recommend him to friends, family, colleagues, etc.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2014
Dr. Maak was amazing in that he spent a great amount of time explaining things and exploring options. I was overall very impressed!
UofU Patient
November 21, 2014
Very Impressed with all staff. I was very comfortable and happy.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2014
Dr. Maak is amazing. He is always very patient and caring. He makes sure I understand everything and takes time to answer all my questions.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2014
Dr. Maak is excellent.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2014
Dr. Maak is amazing. Highly skilled surgeon who is personable and easy to talk to. A rare combination
UofU Patient
November 09, 2014
Dr Maack explains things in terms that I can understand. He also answers my questions. Dr Maack takes his time with me and he is very thorough.
UofU Patient
November 07, 2014
What a blessing to have been referred too a super Dr.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2014
Better than very good
UofU Patient
November 03, 2014
Dr. Maak and his staff are very caring. They responded to my concerns in a gracious and thoughtful manner.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2014
my confidence in Dr. Maak is a 15 out of 10. an incredible man that truly cares about me.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2014
medications: N/A; Medical students with the MD, but I felt like Dr. Maak was engaged in my care.
UofU Patient
October 19, 2014
Dr Maak really made sure I understood, I left there understanding everything I needed to.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2014
Thank you Dr. Maak I am very impressed with your "bed side" manner and how you treated me and explained in a manner that I easily understood. Your patience was great.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2014
Dr. Maak is the most compassionate orthopedist I have ever met!
UofU Patient
October 02, 2014
Dr. Maak is terrific. An incredibly good listener and once he's in the room, you've got his full and complete attention for as long as you need it
UofU Patient
September 19, 2014
Dr. Maak is a great doctor. I have met with him quite a few times now and even had knee surgery performed by him. At every turn he has been clear, thoughtful and accurate. I wouldn't go to a different doctor.
UofU Patient
September 15, 2014
Dr. Maak is the best provider to talk too.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2014
Even though there was wait, I am still very happy with my experience. That must attest to the good quality of my care provider.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2014
After the nurse(?) entered my information onto my record in the computer, she said the doctor was delayed but would be in as soon as possible. After some minutes, someone entered and asked my name for verification. SInce he didn't have a name badge nor offer his name, I asked if he was Dr. Maak. He THEN explained he was an intern, working with Dr. Maak, and would be asking me about the purpose of my visit. He entered that info, then said that Dr. Maak would be in soon, after x-rays of my right knee. Dr. Maak paid close attention to the issue with my knee. He offered all the information necessary for me to understand any options for treatment/improvement, then said that for a torn meniscus, he needs to see results of an MRI to know extent, etc. He was thorough in his explanation of an arthroscopic procedure to improve my condition to near perfect repair, with only minor chance of future arthritis as a possibility. I am totally confident in Dr. Maak, and would refer anyone to him! My MRI is next week.
UofU Patient
August 19, 2014
Dr. Maak is wonderful, so caring and really took time. Our daughter has really had a hard time with her injury and he has been so helpful and patient and kind.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2014
Dr. Maak seemed concerned but cool.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2014
Dr. Maak was very professional, courteous, and his follow-through was fantastic. He took extra time that I did not expect, which gave me extreme confidence in him.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2014
I know that seeing an ortho typically involves getting an x-ray, but I am curious if the diagnosis could have been determined w/o needing an x-ray, considering that I have a high-deductible plan so the cost will be born 100% out of my pocket. In hindsight, based on the info I provided, it seems like the doctor could have seen me first, then asked to have x-rays done if it wasn't clear what the issue was. Other than that, I was super pleased with Dr. Maak and how quickly he was able to figure out the problem.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2014
We have had a good experience with every visit with Dr. Maak.
UofU Patient
June 30, 2014
Extremely uncomfortable knee exam.
UofU Patient
June 20, 2014
Awesome Physician
UofU Patient
June 19, 2014
told me about he procedure and surgical options. everything very clear, except still not sure what I can hope to achieve from the surgery. best-worst case and expected change in lifestyle
UofU Patient
June 16, 2014
was totally impressed with the facilities, the friendliness & treatment
UofU Patient
May 27, 2014
Dr. Maak is amazing. The Ortho Center is lucky to have him!
UofU Patient
May 25, 2014
Dr. Travis Makk is very polite and very good to talk with and shows his concerns.
UofU Patient
May 12, 2014
I am still having pain and it is very hard to work. Telling me to go home and take over counter pain meds is not working. The Dr. that sent me to see you at least gave me a prescription for pain meds. I am going to see another orthopedic surgeon to obtain a second opinion.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2014
Dr Maak has an excellent bedside manner and was very knowledgable. Really made me feel comfortable. especially since he lookef like John Edwards. another Dr i like! .
UofU Patient
April 24, 2014
dr Maak was great in explaining my issue and gave me choices based on my lifestyle.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2014
Felt like I was as third party at my own appt. He kept speaking to my nurse case manager. I felt like they were talking around me and I was forced to wait to get a word in about my own care. I didn't appreciate how left it :) was about my own care and didn't get to ask my own questions
UofU Patient
April 21, 2014
Overall he was great (just as before) and did not rush things at all. He took the time to answer all my questions and talk through the pros and cons of all my options for how to progress my treatment.
UofU Patient
April 12, 2014
He is the best: I felt so much better after talking with him.
UofU Patient
April 04, 2014
I loved Dr. Maak - he was always friendly, understanding, and ready to answer any questions I might have. I would absolutely recommend him to other patients needing orthopedic treatment.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2014
Went away relatively unclear about my follow-up options: Specifically, how long do I have to make up my mind about surgery before it becomes infeasible.
UofU Patient
March 18, 2014
Dr. Maak was very thorough, but at the same time focused. He made efficient use of the office time, and clearly explained his decision making process. I would recommend him most highly to anyone seeking a sports medicine surgeon
UofU Patient
March 11, 2014
Dr. Maak has provided medical care for me throughout the 5 months since my injury, and he has been outstanding! He has been caring and has provided clear and detailed information about my medical situation. Though the results of my MRI showed a problem more serious than I had anticipated, I felt that he was concerned and was reliable in his diagnosis and instruction about how to proceed. I'm glad to have been cared for by Dr. Maak.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2014
Dr. Maak is an exceptional surgeon and healthcare provider. He is very dedicated to his patients and spends the time to ensure that all the information has been covered. I have recommended him to a few of my athlete and injury prone friends!
UofU Patient
March 01, 2014
My husband and I both are very impressed by Dr. Maak. We feel very like we are in good hands with him. I will highly recommend him and your facility
UofU Patient
March 01, 2014
Dr.Mark is a great person and a great Doctor, knowledgeable and friendly, always took time to explain my treatment plan and show genuine concern. Great doctor, I will recommend him as the best.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2014
I like Dr Maak, I would advise anyone seeing him to book their appt and know that it will be an hour wait each time... this has happened every time I have been in it see him. I personal think he is great, just has a staff that doesn't keep him on track. worked with Dr's before you need to know how they run, he always runs 1/2 hour behind when you get the patient in the room ! allow for that! don't book his patients so tight!
UofU Patient
February 16, 2014
Dr. Maak is great!
UofU Patient
February 14, 2014
I wish he had been a little more helpful with finding my problem besides waiting months. It was very upsetting to have tests done only to find out nothing and told that basically nothing would be done
UofU Patient
February 03, 2014
Dr. Maak is very clear in his explanations, thorough in his observations and has always seemed genuinely interested in my descriptions of pain or limitations. I have had several appointments with him and he has always been extremely helpful. I have recommended him to several people and will continue to do so.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2014
Dr. Maak is a wonderful doctor. He is confident in his abilities, and has a great bedside manner.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2014
The doctor was well informed and clearly provided a diagnosis and treatment plan.
UofU Patient
January 10, 2014
Disappointed in the wait time for treatment.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2013
I came from Alaska to be seen for my knee.
UofU Patient
December 07, 2013
Dr. Maak is amazing. I'd recommend him to all my friends and family.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2013
My husband and I were both very impressed with Dr. Maak. He answered all our questions without us feeling like he was in a hurry to get out of there. Impressed with his knowledge and desire to help me feel better without being condesending.
UofU Patient
November 11, 2013
Excellent doctor!
UofU Patient
October 14, 2013
Very confident and informative.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2013
Dr Maak is great!
UofU Patient
October 04, 2013
Dr. Travis Maak is a knowledgeable, caring, friendly and professional. He answered all of my questions in a manner that I could easily understand. He and his staff were very helpful.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2013
Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Maak!! He is a true gentleman, has a wonderful "bedside" manner. Genuine concern for his patients. He returns phone calls promptly and takes the time to listen to my concerns and to solve problems. He also has a firm handshake and a bright smile :)
UofU Patient
September 30, 2013
I love Dr. Maak. He is so personable, a true gentleman. He never makes you feel like you are a bother or that he doesn't have enough time for you. Shows genuine concern, even if you are just talking on the phone with him.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2013
I like Mr Maack very much, I have the utmost faith in his ability to treat me. In the future, when I am in need of either a partial or full knee replacement, I will ask him to provide my treatment. He is always up beat and positive.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2013
This was just a post-op follow up visit but as always Dr. Maak is awesome. Thanks to him I am able to go back to the sports that I love.
UofU Patient
September 02, 2013
Dr. Maak is the very best!
UofU Patient
August 30, 2013
Very good visit with Dr. Maak. In spite of being fitted into the Dr's schedule, I was able to get in and out of the appointment promptly and still received the care I needed.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2013
Dr. Maak is amazing. He listens and explains in simple detail. I have had 2 other knee surgeries from UofU docs and he is BY FAR the best in performance, results and overall patient care!
UofU Patient
August 24, 2013
Dr. Maak is excellent!
UofU Patient
August 19, 2013
Travis Maak is an excellent surgeon, but probably even more important, he has excellent personal skills in communicating with patients and involving them in the decision-making about their therapeutic alternatives. I am a health care provider myself and I was truly impressed with his "people skills". I am also thrilled with the outcome of my surgery and would hands down, recommend him to friends and family (in fact, I already have done so).
UofU Patient
August 12, 2013
Very impressed with his patience with us and time and explanations of everything
UofU Patient
August 07, 2013
Everything was laid out and explained very well. I was able to understand all the medication they were giving me and all the rehab machines they gave me to take home were very simple to use because of how well they were explained. They really took the time to make sure I understood and was included in everything. I felt very comfortable with the whole procedure because of the courtesy of everyone. I would highly recommend to anyone going through my treatment.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2013
He seemed very interested in helping me make the correct decision that was in my best interest. I was not given any medications or a follow up appointment. I am supposed to see how the brace works and schedule a visit if it does not work.
UofU Patient
August 03, 2013
Dr Maak has been wonderful and very professional.
UofU Patient
July 22, 2013
Good experience
UofU Patient
July 14, 2013
I loved the fellow! The Physician himself was lacking on personality. Could improve on his bedside manners.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2013
I appreciated the specific instructions that Dr Maak provided me. This not only informs me of the expected recovery, but also of potential activities that I can perform.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2013
Dr Maak has been wonderful, very thorough.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2013
This was a follow-up appointment for post-op. I have to say that Dr. Maak has been fantastic, from all the appointments before surgery and after. I am extremely happy with my results and that I chose him to do the surgery. He has been incredibly helpful in answering all my questions. He genuinely shows concern for what's happening.
UofU Patient
June 21, 2013
Seemed determined to do what he wanted, maybe not the same as what I needed.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2013
We really like Dr. Maak. He makes everyone feel at ease around him.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2013
Dr. Maak was the first doctor in the last 5 years of my condition who took the time to explain my problem to me. I was very happy with my treatment and will definitely return.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2013
this was just a post op follow up appt which is usually petty quick. Without feeling rushed, Dr. Maak answered all of my questions.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2013
Dr. Maack was excellent! He took the time to explain everything and listened to our questions! Came in with a smile! Dr. Maack made you feel very comfortable and at ease! I would recommend him to everybody! My son is sad that we got released because he enjoyed Dr. Maack!
UofU Patient
May 13, 2013
I would definitely recommend the entire staff. The doctor was very good at explaining what he wanted to do and made sure we were ok with that. It was great that he seemed to care and not be in a hurry to move on to another patient. Genuinely nice.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2013
The treatment was given to me verbally. I believe it was also put into my medical record. A printout of the treatment would be advantageous.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2013
I felt extremely depressed after the appointment because I felt I had no game plan as to what doctor to call in the future if I had a knee or a hip problem. I have been to 2-3 others and I don't feel that I have a doctor I can call with future problems since one was for the hip, one was for the ankle and now the knee.
UofU Patient
May 08, 2013
Amazin Doctor, Already Recommend him.
UofU Patient
April 27, 2013
Dr. Maak is not only a superb physician, he also had an outstanding "bed side manner". Throughly answered all questions; I never felt he was rushing the situation...a caring individual who inspires trust.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2013
Dr. Maak and his resident were very professional and friendly. I felt that I was listened to and my questions were answered.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2013
Since this was my first visit, I don't have much to go off of. We'll see after imaging what Dr. Maak can do for my pain.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2013
Excellent
UofU Patient
April 04, 2013
I have great confidence in Dr Maak, his knowledge, skill, & patient care. I will highly recommend him to others.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2013
Good
UofU Patient
March 26, 2013
The visit with the doctor was good. But I had an MRI 5 days ago and still haven't heard back.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2013
Dr Maak was very informative, kind, & patient in answering my questions & helping me decide as to what I should do regarding my knee. Another Dr. Suggested a knee replacement immediately & Dr. Maak gave me answers & suggested a shot to help with the slight pain.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2013
You guys should teach other medical facilities how to be so awesome.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2013
Absolute great care!
UofU Patient
March 08, 2013
Dr. Maak was very friendly and showed interest and concern in my reason for the visit
UofU Patient
February 13, 2013
He's awesome, I'm stoked that he's here and will be doing my surgery.
UofU Patient
February 04, 2013
Dr. Maak was very thorough and took the time to explain everything. His clinic did appear to be very busy but he still took the time needed to answer my questions. I will definitely be referring people to him!
UofU Patient
February 02, 2013
Dr Maak through his kindness, compassion, and experience continues to guide us through an extremely scary, stressful situation by providing us with honest, current, professional information, enabling us to make the difficult decisions necessary, feeling confident, and supported thought out this process.
UofU Patient
February 01, 2013
Dr. Maak was very in tune with my complicated medical needs. His patient demeanor, willingness to help me understand all aspects of what might be causing my problems and how best to work through them was greatly appreciated. He was genuinely concerned for me as his patient and finding the best solution for my condition.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2013
Quick, simple, and informative. The trifecta of appointments.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2013
I left the appointment, feeling, good about the interview.
UofU Patient
January 18, 2013
I am a nurse practitioner, so I understand a lot more than the average patient. Travis did a good job.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2013
I was very pleased with the doctor's examination of my knee and also his explanation on how my knee pain and inflamation is going to be treated for the next two to three months. If I don't improve then he will take other measures. The nurse also took good notes about my condition before the doctor came in.
UofU Patient
December 18, 2012
Good experience, although, when I tried to call back about pain medication, I had to call three different times. When I asked for a prescription the doctor was not willing to accommodate my request.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2012
I NEVER give anyone a 5 this Dr is awesome
UofU Patient
December 12, 2012
I dont even know where to start...Dr. Maack was great, I have never felt so comfortable about my son having his first surgery and looking forward to the follow up because i knew it was gonna be the best care and Dr, Maack shows his concerns and care to his patients,I would definatley recommend him for any surgery or care He is a Awesome guy!!! Thank you so much, I was so nervous about this surgery and he made it so comfortable to me and assured me everything will go great!
UofU Patient
December 07, 2012
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Maak. I thought he was very sincere, listened attentively to my problem, and acted like he really cared. It was a night and day difference from the first doctor I saw who made me feel like I was wasting his time and treated me like I was stupid. I was very, very impressed with Dr. Maak's bedside manner.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2012
Dr. Maak was thorough in his examination as well as his explanation of his findings. A very positive experience.
UofU Patient
November 19, 2012
I am so impressed with Dr. Maak- he is kind and thoughtful and makes every effort to answer questions, and gives me plenty of opportunity to ask questions!
UofU Patient
November 16, 2012
Dr. Maak is excellent at explanations of what is going on in the knee and how it affects you. He is clear and concise and makes sure you understand exactly what is going on. If you don't he will take the time to clear up any extra questions
UofU Patient
November 16, 2012
Althought I talked about my pain and the doctor worked to diagnose the pain, he didn't discuss plans to reduce or eliminate the pain. I had to bring up this topic on the way out. Even though I was scheduling an appointment for the next day with the physician that he wanted to refer me to he prescribed a medication (Lyrica) that takes could take 5-10 days to reach a theraputic level for the pain. The next doctor felt the issue was different and Lyrica would not be helpful. That was a waste of money. Did the doctor know that it would take that long to get relief with this medications. The pharmacist did not mention that it would take this long either.
UofU Patient
October 29, 2012
He took the time to show and explain what was going on and the causes and options.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2012
I was really impressed with Dr. Maak - I have already told a couple of friends who need help about him.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2012
I am very impressed with Dr. Maak - he's very knowledgeable and very good at explaining the injury and how we can fix/help it.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2012
Always great to talk to Dr. Maak. Very helpful.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2012
I was concerned about meeting with Dr. Maak because I did not want to have surgery. He totally calmed my fears and listened to me and helped me come up with a plan that did not involve surgery until we had tried all other options. He explained things extremely well in comparison to other doctors that I saw before about the same issue. I felt completely comfortable at my visit.
UofU Patient
October 01, 2012
Dr. Maak was awesome. He took a great amout of time to describe what was happening and his concern for me was genuine. I felt completely comfortable talking to him and in his plan for me. Im glad that he listened to me when I said I would prefer other options besides surgery. I would definitely recommend him to my family members. I look forward to seeing him in the future.
UofU Patient
October 01, 2012
appreciated the time he took to talk about the situation with the osteoarthritis and the damage that has been done, and what needs to be done. He didn't push for an immediate surgery date but said that eventually to have better comfort and ability to move better that surgery will be necessary.
UofU Patient
September 14, 2012
Dr Maak took plenty of to make the best and right decision and was extremely empathetic to my concerns and issues
UofU Patient
August 31, 2012
Dr. Maak was excellent. Most helpful and friendly.
Dr. Travis Maak’s practice is focused on sports medicine and arthroscopic treatment of the hip and knee. He is the Head Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Utah Jazz and Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. Dr. Maak is originally from Salt Lake City and a graduate from Stanford University. He completed his medical school at Yale School of Medicine and surgical internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College. His orthopaedic surgery residency training occurred at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where he continued his training with a fellowship in sports medicine. During his fellowship, Dr. Maak served as an Assistant NFL Team Physician for the New York Football Giants.
Dr. Maak specializes in arthroscopic hip and knee surgery and has a specific interest in the treatment of athletic hip and knee injuries. These injuries include hip and knee arthroscopy and preservation surgery, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), cartilage restoration, and ligament reconstruction including ACL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He has specific expertise in hip joint preservation (including hip arthroscopy, labral repair and reconstruction, capsular repair and stabilization) and complex knee joint restoration and reconstruction (including meniscus transplantation, cartilage repair, osteotomy, and ligament reconstruction). He has been actively involved in research throughout his medical career and has published numerous scientific and clinical articles in the areas of hip and knee reconstruction. His research interests include hip and knee joint preservation, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), meniscus and articular cartilage injury, and knee joint biomechanics.
For more information on hip, knee and shoulder conditions, patient information, rehabilitation, pre-operative and post-operative instructions or for specific contact information, please visit: http://www.hipandkneepreservation.com
Special Procedures: Hip arthroscopy, Labral repair, Labral reconstruction, Hip capsular plication, Gluteal and hamstring tendon repair, Meniscal allograft transplantation, Cartilage cell transplantation including DeNovo and MACI, Fresh osteochondral allograft and autograft transplantation, and Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization.
Academic Locations
University Orthopaedic Center
801-587-0989
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Associate Professor |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners |
Research Interests
- Cartilage Preservation & Restoration
- Hip Preservation
- Femoracetabular Impingement
- Sports Injury and Management
Education History
| Clerkship | Sports Clinic Traveling Clerkship in Complex Knee Surgery; Focus: Malalignment & Knee Osteotomies Clerkship |
| Clerkship | Hospital for Special Surgery Hip Preservation & Arthroscopy Clerkship |
| Fellowship | Hospital for Special Surgery Sports Medicine & Shoulder Service Administrative Fellow |
| Fellowship | Hospital for Special Surgery Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery Chief Fellow |
| Clerkship | University of Ghent Traveling Clerkship in Sports Medicine; Focus: Biologic Knee Reconstruction & Repair Clerkship |
| Clerkship | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Clerkship |
| Clerkship | New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Weill Medical College of Cornell University Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Clerkship |
| Residency | Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Resident |
| Internship | New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Weill Medical College of Cornell University General Surgery Intern |
| Fellowship | Yale School of Medicine Clinical Research Fellow |
| Professional Medical | Yale School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Stanford University Biology with Honors B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Mortensen AJ, Philippi MT, Karns MR, Kahn TL, Adeyemi TF, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2020). A Narrow Posterior Joint Space on a False Profile Radiograph Does Not Correlate With Posterior Joint Cartilage Degeneration in Hip Preservation Patients. (Epub ahead of print) Arthroscopy.
- Shin J, Adeyemi TF, Hobson T, Peters CL, Maak TG (2020). The Bipolar Hip: How Acetabular and Femoral Pathomorphology Affects Hip Motion in Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome. Arthroscopy, 36(7), 1864-1871.
- Maak TG (2021). CORR Insights®: Is There a Scientific Rationale for the Refixation of Delaminated Chondral Flaps in Femoroacetabular Impingement? A Laboratory Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 478(4), 868-870.
- Craig MJ, Maak TG (2020). Single-Stage Arthroscopic Autologous Matrix-Enhanced Chondral Transplantation (AMECT) in the Hip. Arthrosc Tech, 9(3), e399-e403.
- Philippi MT, Kahn TL, Adeyemi TF, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2020). Leg dominance as a risk factor for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. J Hip Preserv Surg, 7(1), 22-26.
- Cannamela PC, Maak TG, Adeyemi TF, Aoki SK (2019). Traumatic Pediatric Quadriceps Rupture After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, 9(4), e0134.
- Dukas AG, King TL, Adeyemi TF, Maak TG (2019). Arthroscopic Reduction and Fixation of a Lesser Trochanter Avulsion Nonunion. Arthrosc Tech, 8(12), e1525-e1531.
- Murphy MM, Atkins PR, Kobayashi EF, Anderson AE, Maak TG, Nechyporenko AV, Aoki SK (2018). Assessment of Acetabular Morphology Using the Acetabular Anterior Center-Edge Angle on Modified False-Profile Radiographs. Arthroscopy, 35(11), 3060-3066.
- Bailey TL, Stephens AR, Adeyemi TF, Xu Y, Presson AP, Aoki SK, Maak TG (2018). Traction Time, Force and Postoperative Nerve Block Significantly Influence the Development and Duration of Neuropathy Following Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy, 35(10), 2825-2831.
- Cannamela PC, Quinlan NJ, Maak TG, Adeyemi TF, Aoki SK (2019). Knee Extension Does Not Reliably Reduce Acute Type II Tibial Spine Fractures: MRI Evaluation of Displacement During Extension Versus Resting Flexion. Orthop J Sports Med, 7(7), 2325967119860066.
- Rogers MJ, Adeyemi TF, Kim J, Maak TG (2019). Understanding Preoperative Demographics and Risk Factors for Early Revision Surgery in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopic Surgery: A Large Database Study. Orthop J Sports Med, 7(6), 2325967119849579.
- Dy CJ, Osei DA, Maak TG, Gottschalk MB, Zhang AL, Maloney MD, Presson AP, OKeefe RJ (2018). Safety of Overlapping Inpatient Orthopaedic Surgery: A Multicenter Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 100(22), 1902-1911.
- Kapron AL, Karns MR, Aoki SK, Adeyemi TF, Baillargeon EA, Hartley MK, Todd JN, Maak TG (2018). Patient-Specific Parameters Associated With Traction in Primary and Revision Hip Arthroscopic Surgery. Orthop J Sports Med, 6(11), 2325967118807707.
- Maak TG (2018). CORR Insights®: Intravenous Tranexamic Acid Reduces Postoperative Blood Loss After High Tibial Osteotomy. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 476(11), 2155-2156.
- Philippi MT, Kahn TL, Adeyemi TF, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2018). Extracapsular local infiltration analgesia in hip arthroscopy patients: a randomized, prospective study. J Hip Preserv Surg, 5(3), 226-232.
- Karns MR, Jones DL, Todd DC, Maak TG, Aoki SK, Burks RT, Yoo M, Nelson RE, Greis PE (2018). Patient- and Procedure-Specific Variables Driving Total Direct Costs of Outpatient Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med, 6(8), 2325967118788543.
- Wylie JD, Jones DL, Hartley MK, Kapron AL, Krych AJ, Aoki SK, Maak TG (2016). Distal Femoral Osteotomy for the Valgus Knee: Medial Closing Wedge Versus Lateral Opening Wedge: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy, 32(10), 2141-2147.
- Maak TG, Wylie JD (2016). Medical Device Regulation: A Comparison of the United States and the European Union. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 24(8), 537-43.
- Pareek A, Reardon PJ, Maak TG, Levy BA, Stuart MJ, Krych AJ (2016). Long-term Outcomes After Osteochondral Autograft Transfer: A Systematic Review at Mean Follow-up of 10.2 Years. Arthroscopy, 32(6), 1174-84.
- Brandenburg JB, Kapron AL, Wylie JD, Wilkinson BG, Maak TG, Gonzalez CD, Aoki SK (2016). The Functional and Structural Outcomes of Arthroscopic Iliopsoas Release. Am J Sports Med, 44(5), 1286-91.
- Wylie JD, Hartley MK, Kapron AL, Aoki SK, Maak TG (2016). Failures and Reoperations After Matrix-Assisted Cartilage Repair of the Knee: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy, 32(2), 386-92.
- Wylie JD, Beckmann JT, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2016). Arthroscopic Capsular Repair for Symptomatic Hip Instability After Previous Hip Arthroscopic Surgery. Am J Sports Med, 44(1), 39-45.
- Krych AJ, Nawabi DH, Farshad-Amacker NA, Jones KJ, Maak TG, Potter HG, Williams RJ 3rd (2016). Bone Marrow Concentrate Improves Early Cartilage Phase Maturation of a Scaffold Plug in the Knee: A Comparative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis to Platelet-Rich Plasma and Control. Am J Sports Med, 44(1), 91-8.
- Beckmann JT, Wylie JD, Potter MQ, Maak TG, Greene TH, Aoki SK (2015). Effect of Naproxen Prophylaxis on Heterotopic Ossification Following Hip Arthroscopy: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(24), 2032-7.
- Wylie JD, Abtahi AM, Beckmann JT, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2015). Arthroscopic and imaging findings after hip dislocation in patients younger than 25 years of age. J Hip Preserv Surg, 2(3), 303-9.
- Hanson JA, Kapron AL, Swenson KM, Maak TG, Peters CL, Aoki SK (2015). Discrepancies in measuring acetabular coverage: revisiting the anterior and lateral center edge angles. J Hip Preserv Surg, 2(3), 280-6.
- Maak TG (2015). CORR Insights(®): Lateral Opening-wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy: Pain Relief, Functional Improvement, and Survivorship at 5 Years. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 473(6), 2016-8.
- Wylie JD, Abtahi AM, Beckmann JT, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2015). Arthroscopic and imaging findings after traumatic hip dislocation in patients younger than 25 years of age. J Hip Preserv Surg, 2(3), 303-9.
- Wylie JD, Hartley MK, Kapron AL, Aoki SK, Maak TG (2015). What is the effect of matrices on cartilage repair? A systematic review. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 473(5), 1673-82.
- Wylie JD, Beckmann JT, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2015). Arthroscopic treatment of mild to moderate deformity after slipped capital femoral epiphysis: intra-operative findings and functional outcomes. Arthroscopy, 31(2), 247-53.
- Kullar RS, Kapron AL, Ihnat D, Aoki SK, Maak TG (2015). Acetabular paralabral cyst: an unusual cause of femoral vein compression. Arthrosc Tech, 4(1), e35-40.
- Jimenez CL, Beebe MJ, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2014). Acute severe hip pain associated with labral calcific deposition disease. Orthopedics, 37(12), e1137-40.
- Beckmann JT, Wylie JD, Kapron AL, Hanson JA, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2014). The Effect of NSAID Prophylaxis and Operative Variables on Heterotopic Ossification After Hip Arthroscopy. Am J Sports Med, 42(6), 1359-64.
- Potter MQ, Sun GS, Fraser JA, Beckmann JT, Swenson JD, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2014). Psychological distress in hip arthroscopy patients affects postoperative pain control. Arthroscopy, 30(2), 195-201.
- Cross MB, Raphael BS, Maak TG, Plaskos C, Egidy CC, Pearle AD (2013). Characterization of the orientation and isometry of Humphrey's ligament. Knee, 20(6), 515-9.
- Delos D, Maak TG, Rodeo SA (2013). Muscle injuries in athletes: enhancing recovery through scientific understanding and novel therapies. Sports Health: a multidisciplinary approach, 5(4), 346-52.
- Kelly BT, Maak TG, Larson CM, Bedi A, Zaltz I (2013). Sports hip injuries: assessment and management. Instr Course Lect, 62, 515-31.
- Fabricant P, Maak TG, Cross M, Kelly BT (2012). Avoiding complications in hip arthroscopy. Oper Tech Sports Med, 19(2), 108-13.
- Nam D, Maak TG, Raphael BS, Kepler CK, Cross MB, Warren RF (2012). Rotator cuff tear arthropathy: evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment: AAOS exhibit selection. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 94(6), e34.
- Bedi A, Maak T, Walsh C, Rodeo SA, Grande D, Dines DM, Dines JS (2012). Cytokines in rotator cuff degeneration and repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 21(2), 218-27.
- Bedi A, Maak T, Musahl V, OLoughlin P, Choi D, Citak M, Pearle AD (2011). Effect of tunnel position and graft size in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: an evaluation of time-zero knee stability. Arthroscopy, 27(11), 1543-51.
- Raphael BS, Maak T, Cross MB, Plaskos C, Wickiewicz T, Amis A, Pearle A (2011). From wall graft to roof graft: reassessment of femoral posterior cruciate ligament positioning. Am J Orthop, 40(9), 479-84.
- Maak TG, Marx RG, Wickiewicz TL (2011). Management of chronic tibial subluxation in the multiple-ligament injured knee. Sports Med Arthrosc, 19(2), 147-52.
- Maak TG, Bedi A, Raphael BS, Citak M, Suero EM, Wickiewicz T, Pearle AD (2011). Effect of femoral socket position on graft impingement after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Am J Sports Med, 39(5), 1018-23.
- Cross MB, Fabricant PD, Maak TG, Kelly BT (2011). Impingement (acetabular side). Clin Sports Med, 30(2), 379-90.
- Bedi A, Maak T, Musahl V, Citak M, OLoughlin PF, Choi D, Pearle AD (2011). Effect of tibial tunnel position on stability of the knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: is the tibial tunnel position most important? Am J Sports Med, 39(2), 366-73.
- Maak TG, Voos JE, Wickiewicz TL, Warren RF (2010). Tunnel widening in revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 18(11), 695-706.
- Voos JE, Musahl V, Maak TG, Wickiewicz TL, Pearle AD (2010). Comparison of tunnel positions in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions using computer navigation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 18(9), 1282-9.
- Bedi A, Musahl V, OLoughlin P, Maak T, Citak M, Dixon P, Pearle AD (2010). A comparison of the effect of central anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on pivot-shift kinematics. Am J Sports Med, 38(9), 1788-94.
- Barker JU, Drakos MC, Maak TG, Warren RF, Williams RJ 3rd, Allen AA (2010). Effect of graft selection on the incidence of postoperative infection in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Am J Sports Med, 38(2), 281-6.
Review
- Maak TG, Osei D, Delos D, Taylor S, Warren RF, Weiland AJ (2012). Peripheral nerve injuries in sports-related surgery: presentation, evaluation, and management: AAOS exhibit selection. [Review]. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 94(16), e1211-10.
- Maak TG, Fabricant PD, Wickiewicz TL (2012). Indications for meniscus repair. [Review]. Clin Sports Med, 31(1), 1-14.
Book Chapter
- Raskind JR, Maak TG (2017). Complications of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery. In Chapman MW, James MA (Eds.), Chapman’s Comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgery (4th Edition). JP Medical Ltd.
- Maak TG, Byrd JT (2015). Sport Specific Injuries of the Hip: The Contact Athlete: Football and Rugby. In Kelly BT, Bedi A, Larson C, O'Sullivan E (Eds.), Sports Hip Injuries: Diagnosis and Management (pp. 187-208). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated.
- Delos D, Maak TG, Warren RF (2015). Posterior Shoulder Instability – Introduction. In Reider B, Davies G, Provencher MT (Eds.), Orthopaedic Rehabilitation of the Athlete: Getting Back in the Game. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Maak TG, Warren RF (2015). Beyond Basic Rehabilitation: Return to Football after Posterior Shoulder Stabilization. In Reider B, Davies G, Provencher MT (Eds.), Orthopaedic Rehabilitation of the Athlete: Getting Back in the Game. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Maak TG, Rodeo SA (2014). Meniscus Injuries. In Miller MD, Thompson SR (Eds.), DeLee's & Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (4th Edition). Saunders.
- Beckman JT, Maak TG, Aoki SK (01/01/2014). Hip Arthroscopy: Peritrochanteric Space Access. In Nho SJ, Leunig M, Larson CM, Bedi A, Kelly BT (Eds.), Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery. New York: Springer.
- Maak TG, Fabricant P, Kelly BT (2013). Sports Specific Injuries of the Hip Joint. In Haddad FS (Ed.), The Young Adult Hip in Sports (pp. 87-106). Springer-Verlag London.
- Maak TG, Delos D, Warren RF (2013). Posterior Shoulder Instability: Open Repair. In Miniacci A (Ed.), Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management (3rd Edition). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Maak TG, Nemani V, Wickiewicz TL, Rodeo SA (2013). Meniscus Allograft Transplantation in Revision ACL Reconstruction. In Marx RG (Ed.), Revision ACL Reconstruction: Indications and Technique (pp. 171-84). Springer.
- Maak TG, Delos D, Cordasco F (2013). Preoperative Planning for Revision ACL Reconstruction. In Marx RG (Ed.), Revision ACL Reconstruction: Indications and Technique (pp. 63-74). Springer.
- Maak TG, Delos D, Warren RF (2013). Posterior Shoulder Instability. In McCann PD (Ed.), Video Atlas of Shoulder Surgery. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.
- Maak TG, Wickiewicz TL (2012). Management of Chronic Fixed Posterior Tibial Subluxation in the Multiple-Ligament Injured Knee. In Fanelli GC (Ed.), The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee: A Practical Guide to Management (2nd Edition, pp. 361-70). New York: Springer.
- Voos JE, Maak TG, Williams RJ, Wickiewicz TL (2011). Revision ACL Reconstruction. In Scott WN (Ed.), Insall & Scott Surgery of The Knee (5th Edition). Elsevier.
- Kelly BT, Maak TG, Cross M, Fabricant P (2011). The Peritrochanteric Compartment. In Zini R, Byrd JWT (Eds.), Hip Arthroscopy (pp. 249-62). Italy: Arti Grafiche Editoriali Srl.
Letter
- Iriuchishima T, Maak TG, Fu F, Bedi A, Pearle AD (2011). ACL Graft Impingement: Letter to the editor. [Letter to the editor]. J Sports Med, 39(10), NP3-4.
Abstract
- Wylie J, Beckmann J, Abtahi A, Maak TG, Aoki S (2016). Arthroscopic and imaging findings after traumatic hip dislocation in patients younger than 25 years of age. ISHA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 9-11, 2014. [Abstract].
- Beckman J, Wylie J, Maak TG, Aoki SK (2016). The Effect of Naproxen on Heterotopic Ossification Following Hip Arthroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. AAOS, Las Vegas, NV. March 24-28, 2015. [Abstract].
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Maak TG, Warren RF, Rodeo S (2011). Meniscal Injury: An Overview. Hospital for Special Surgery. [Web]. Available: http://www.hss.edu/conditions_meniscal-injuries-overview.asp.
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| Clerkship | Sports Clinic Traveling Clerkship in Complex Knee Surgery; Focus: Malalignment & Knee Osteotomies Clerkship |
| Clerkship | University of Ghent Traveling Clerkship in Sports Medicine; Focus: Biologic Knee Reconstruction & Repair Clerkship |
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