
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Jeffrey Rosenbluth, M.D., is the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Acute Rehabilitation program at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, and at South Davis Community Hospital for sub-acute and long-term acute Spinal Cord Injury programs. He also oversees a large SCI-specific outpatient practice, which provides rehabilitative and primary-care services. Dr. Rosenbluth specializes in all aspects of care for the individual with spinal cord injury, including urgent care, wound care, spasticity management, pain management, diaphragmatic pacing, mobility, assistive technology, and adaptive recreation and wellness.
Dr. Rosenbluth graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at the University of California-Davis. He did his fellowship at the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a certification in the sub-specialty of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.
In July 2013 he received the Craig H. Neilsen Presidential Endowed Chair for Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.
In April 2018, Dr. Rosenbluth received the Univeristy of Utah eighth annual Distinguished Innovation and Impact Award.
Clinical Locations
801-646-8000
School of Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation801-581-2267
Fax: (801) 585-5757
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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
4.5/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 5

Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2022
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr. Rosenbluth was a good listener and also provided adequate explanations for our concerns
UofU Patient
July 17, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Good
UofU Patient
July 01, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr. Rosenbluth and the entire staff at the University of Utah rehab center are amazing. My recovery has been nothing short of miraculous.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr Rosenbluth is smart and caring. I trust him completely.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr. Rosenbluth took his time and asked me about myself, other than just medical questions.
UofU Patient
February 04, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr Rosenbluth is great
UofU Patient
July 20, 2020
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
The "Fair" ratings are not Dr. Rosenbluth's fault. The problem is there's no good answer for what I'm going through. Jeff is working diligently to try to help find some kind of solution that will help (everything has been exhausted at the University of Utah). Spinal Cord Injuries are by nature unpredictable. Mine just happens to be worse than most Quads.
Dr. Jeffrey Rosenbluth, M.D., is the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Acute Rehabilitation program at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, and at South Davis Community Hospital for sub-acute and long-term acute Spinal Cord Injury programs. He also oversees a large SCI-specific outpatient practice, which provides rehabilitative and primary-care services. Dr. Rosenbluth specializes in all aspects of care for the individual with spinal cord injury, including urgent care, wound care, spasticity management, pain management, diaphragmatic pacing, mobility, assistive technology, and adaptive recreation and wellness.
Dr. Rosenbluth graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at the University of California-Davis. He did his fellowship at the University of Washington. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a certification in the sub-specialty of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.
In July 2013 he received the Craig H. Neilsen Presidential Endowed Chair for Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.
In April 2018, Dr. Rosenbluth received the Univeristy of Utah eighth annual Distinguished Innovation and Impact Award.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) |
Research Interests
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spasticity Management
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Wound Care
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Male Fertility
- Adaptive Recreation
- Adaptive Technology
Education History
Fellowship | University of Washington Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellow, 2001 |
Residency | University of California - Davis Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident, 2000 |
Internship | Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Internal Medicine Intern, 1997 |
Professional Medical | New York Medical College Medicine M.D., 1996 |
Undergraduate | University of California - San Diego Biology B.A., 1990 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Wilde H, Gamblin AS, Reese J, Garry JG, Guan J, Mortenson J, Flis A, Rosenbluth JP, Karsy M, Bisson EF, Dailey AT (2019). The Effect of Hospital Transfer on Patient Outcomes After Rehabilitation for Spinal Injury. World Neurosurg, 133, e76-e83.
- Piatt, JA, Nagata, S, Zahl, M, Li, J, amp Rosenbluth, J (07/05/2017). Problematic secondary health conditions and its impact on social activities and daily life within a SCI population. J Spinal Cord Med, 22(3), 165-172.
- Piatt JA, Nagata S, Zahl M, Li J, Rosenbluth JP (2016). Problematic secondary health conditions among adults with spinal cord injury and its impact on social participation and daily life. J Spinal Cord Med, 39(6), 693-698.
- Piatt JA, Li J, Van Puymbroeck M, Wells M, Rosenbluth J, Shinichi N, Kang S (June 2015). Problematic secondary health conditions and its impact on social activities and daily life within a SCI population. J Rehabil Med Suppl, 54(June 2015), 227-28.
- Zahl M, Compton DM, Kim K, Rosenbluth JP (2009). The Effect Of A Self Efficacy And Self-Affirmation Based SCI/D Forum On Active Living In Adults With Spinal Cord Injury /Disease. 21(2), 5-13.
Review
- Cardenas DD, Rosenbluth JP (2001). Bladder Management in Women with Spinal Cord Injury. [Review]. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil.
- Cardenas DD, Rosenbluth JP (2001). At Level and Below Level Pain in Spinal Cord Injury. [Review]. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil.
Book Chapter
- Levy CE, Rosenbluth JP, Lanyi VF, OYoung B (2002). Metabolic Bone Disease. In Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets (2nd Edition). Hanley and Belfus.
Case Report
- Flis, Al, Duncan, C, Pelt, C, Rosenbluth, J, Willick, S (December 2015). Left Hip Pain Caused by Right Hip Osteoarthritis in a Patient with an Incomplete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report. (Sept 25).
Abstract
- Piatt, JA, Van Puymbroeck, Zahl, M, Rosenbluth, amp Wells, M (07/05/2017). Examining how the perception of health can impact participation and autonomy among adults with spinal cord injury. [Abstract]. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 22(Summer 2016), 165-172.
Report
- Rose, A, Piatt, J, Zahl, M, Kim, K, Rosenbluth, J, amp Compton, D (03/09/2007). The impact of self-efficacy on active living and life satisfaction for individuals with spinal cord injury or disease.. Sacramento, CA: California & Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park Training Conference, Leisure Research & Education Symposium..
- Ballard, L, Compton, D, Rosenbluth, J, Kim, K, Piatt, J, amp Zahl, M (Fall 2006). Spinal cord injury/disease: A transitional care model.. Las Vegas, NV: American Association of Spinal Cord Injury, National Conference.
- Piatt, J, Rosenbluth, J, Smith, S, Ballard, L, Waters, K, amp Davis, M (07/01/2004). TRAILS for U: (Therapeutic Recreation and Independent Leisure Skills). A proposal for development of a recreational outreach program for spinal cord injury individuals, submitted to the Director of Rehabilitation and Medical Director.. Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Rosenbluth JP, Clawson S (2009). "Continue" An Adaptive Sports Video. [Video]. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
- Rosenbluth JP (2005). ASIA Standards [CD].