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Scott R. Junkins
( out of 19 reviews )

Scott R. Junkins, MD

Languages spoken: English
  • Dr. Junkins completed anesthesiology residency at the University of Utah followed by a fellowship in pain medicine. Dr. Junkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, and maintains pain medicine practices at both the Pain Management Center at the University of Utah and the Salt Lake City VA Hospital. He is currently the Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine within the Department of Anesthesiology, and the Vice Chair for Pain Medicine. Other interests include global health, anesthesia education, and hospice and palliative medicine.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Hospice & Palliative Medicine)
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 19 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 08, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Junkins is one of the best Dr. I have ever had I feel very comfortable to talk to him about my needs

    May 20, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Junkins provides excellent care.

    May 15, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Again Dr.Junkins is always prepared for our appointment and he is very thorough. I'm never guessing about our discussions and plan for treatment. He is thoughtful in including me in any decisions for treatment and ensuring I'm comfortably with those plans.

    April 23, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    He works with you listened too my needs and he cares about what is going on in my personal life so he can make the best decision on my path forward with my treatment

    February 05, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    He is always graceful and helpful.

    February 05, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    I like and respect Dr. Junkins. He seems to want to help me reduce my medications, which I understand and appreciate. I would prefer more input, and if I have to reduce, I would prefer to do it more slowly.

    February 04, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Junkins listens with a caring ear for what his patient needs and he adeptly applies his brilliance toward seeking an appropriate medical plan to provide the best quality of life for that individual.

    January 30, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    I like having Dr.Junkins as my doctor I trust him with my care and I can talk to him very easily.

    January 22, 2023
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    I'm educated so I can generally follow what medical people tell me. However, on the occasions when I can't put what Scott is telling me into the framework of my experience all I have to do is ask him to explain what he just said or to expand on something he has said. He's patient answering questions. He has always made me feel connected to what we are trying to accomplish rather than just handing out meds or procedures leaving me to hope that they work. I'm very grateful for his ceaseless support because this has been a long, ongoing, endless road of trying to make & keep my life livable in view of the pain situation I find myself in which will no doubt be ongoing for the rest of my life. I don't have the words to really totally express my gratitude for Scott.

  • Dr. Junkins completed anesthesiology residency at the University of Utah followed by a fellowship in pain medicine. Dr. Junkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, and maintains pain medicine practices at both the Pain Management Center at the University of Utah and the Salt Lake City VA Hospital. He is currently the Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine within the Department of Anesthesiology, and the Vice Chair for Pain Medicine. Other interests include global health, anesthesia education, and hospice and palliative medicine.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Anesthesiology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Hospice & Palliative Medicine)
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Chronic Pain Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Anesthesiology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas Intern
    Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center M.D.
    Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences - Texas A&M University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Serpico VJ, Mone MC, Zhang C, Presson AP, Killian H, Agarwal J, Matsen CB, Porretta J, Nelson EW, Junkins S (2021). Preoperative multimodal protocol reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing mastectomy with reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 75(2), 528-535. (Read full article)
    2. Walker, H R, Mueller, H, Christensen, T, Cozart, H, Junkins, S R (2021). Using Electronic Health Record Data to Explore the Challenges of Opioid Prescribing: A Short Communication. Journal of Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy,, 2(1), 6-11.
    3. Jones W, Junkins S, Rosielle DA (2021). Tapering Opioids in Patients with Serious Illness: How to Taper #414. J Palliat Med, 24(5), 784-785. (Read full article)
    4. Jones W, Junkins S, Rosielle DA (2021). Tapering Opioids in Patients with Serious Illness: Who to Taper #413. J Palliat Med, 24(5), 782-783. (Read full article)
    5. Serpico V, Mone M, Zhang C, Presson A, Matsen C, Junkins S, Killian H, Porretta J, Agarwal J, Nelson E (2020). Standard preoperative use of nonopioid multi-modal medications for patients undergoing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and the effect on postoperative opioid needs. Breast J, 26(5), 966-970. (Read full article)
    6. Iacob E, Hagn EE, Sindt J, Brogan S, Tadler SC, Kennington KS, Hare BD, Bokat CE, Donaldson GW, Okifuji A, Junkins SR (2017). Tertiary Care Clinical Experience with Intravenous Lidocaine Infusions for the Treatment of Chronic Pain. Pain Med, 19(6), 1245-1253. (Read full article)
    7. Harris MJ, Kamara TB, Hanciles E, Newberry C, Junkins SR, Pace NL (2016). Assessing unmet anaesthesia need in Sierra Leone: a secondary analysis of a cluster-randomized, cross-sectional, countrywide survey. Afr Health Sci, 15(3), 1028-33. (Read full article)
    8. Junkins S, Drennan D (2008). Methadone: Safety First. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother, 22, 313-314.

    Book Chapter

    1. Hopf H, Shapshak D, Junkins S (2011). Chapter 26: Managing Wound Pain. In Bryan RA, Nix DP (Eds.), Acute and Chronic Wounds (4, pp. 380-87). Mosby Elsevier.

    Letter

    1. Pippitt K, Junkins S, Baggaley S (2017). Practical Barriers to Project ECHO Innovations. [Letter to the editor]. Acad Med, 92(3), 277-278. (Read full article)