Charles L. Saltzman,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Charles Saltzman is the LS Peery MD Presidential Endowed Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. Dr. Saltzman is focused on improving physical function of patients with limited mobility. He has helped develop new methods for treatment of ankle arthritis (ankle fusion & ankle replacement), midfoot arthritis, ankle & hindfoot arthroscopy and forefoot problems.
Dr. Saltzman centers his clinical practice on two primary areas of great need where he has deep expertise: 1) Adult ankle problems (sports injuries, torn tendons or ligaments, bone or cartilage injuries, arthritis) and 2) Complex foot and ankle problems of pre-adolescents to adults.
Dr. Saltzman serves the field of Orthopaedics as Editor in Chief of the flagship scientific journals Foot & Ankle International and Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. He is a co-Editor of the premier textbook "Mann's Surgery of Foot and Ankle", Past President of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Past President of the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies, Past President of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and Past Vice President of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery . Dr. Saltzman served as Chair of the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics from 2005–2021,
Clinical Locations
801-587-7109
Fax: (801) 587-7111
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor Bioengineering - Adjunct Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Federal Licensing Examination |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman seems to be a rare breed of doctor compared to all my years of orthopedic are elsewhere. He listens to my questions, provides informative answers, and is so compassionate and friendly in doing so, plus he has a great sense of humor. I feel so very fortunate to have ended up in his care and cannot imagine there is anyone more skilled in performing the planned surgery.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Confident outcome of visit.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman spent time in reading my records and listening to my issues. He called in Dr Kazmers for his opinion on the pain in my foot and worked together finding options which were clearly explained. I was then sent to outpatient to see if a nerve block would help diagnose a solution. Both doctors came downstairs to follow up with me person. I mentioned to the resident I have never had such an attentive doctor visit with going above and beyond to find a solution. It reminded me of what I had heard about visits to the Mayo Clinic, working to make it the least difficult for the patient and finding answers without making you come back 6 different times. I was surprised when I read in Dr Saltzman's vitae that he had done a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic! It certainly showed!! I hope the U knows they have such dedicated doctors and show appreciation.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman is the best
UofU Patient
October 09, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
It went fast. Maybe too fast. ?? I guess I was expecting more about future expectations concerning my recovery
UofU Patient
October 08, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Everyone from the receptionist to the doctor, PA and X-ray technicians was very attentive to me and my questions. I was very impressed with everyone.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman is attentive, kind and caring. He treats patients as individuals and listens carefully to concerns. He is very good at explaining the exact cause of the problem and all options. Some of the explanations are for the benefit of the resident accompanying Dr. Saltzman, but as a patient, I appreciate seeing the x-rays and hearing the anatomical descriptions, too.
UofU Patient
September 28, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The construction and logistics are very very horrible.
UofU Patient
September 26, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Smooth and easy
UofU Patient
September 05, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman has always been amazing. I haven't worked with Ryan before but he was also great.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman was amazing, this was probably the most organized and informative of any of my past medical appointments. Dr. Saltzman listened carefully, explained everything invgreat detail and in a manner I could easily understand. He was gentle and compassionate, too. I feel so lucky to have had such an appointment with this distinguished doctor.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman was excellent. I also was seen by Dr Fellows. Also Derek was very attentive. Thanks to all
UofU Patient
September 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Have already recommended this provider to a family member who is receiving care.
UofU Patient
August 28, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman is an awesome foot surgeon. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing foot surgery.
UofU Patient
August 19, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Experience to help with decisions.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman and all the members of his team, including the residents and the anesthesiologist, were great.
UofU Patient
August 14, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Doctor could have a better bedside manner, truly listen and take time with the patients. Not making us feel rushed out. Outside of that he is a good doctor and knows his trade/skills.
UofU Patient
July 29, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have no complaints. Everyone is efficient and Dr. Saltzman is the best.
UofU Patient
July 29, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman and his team are the best I have ever encountered.
UofU Patient
July 29, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman is everything an excellent doctor should be
UofU Patient
July 19, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I had no doubt that I was being evaluated by a competent and experienced specialist. In addition to the competence, I also really appreciated the empathy.
UofU Patient
July 08, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Incredibly good experience, for having to have such a bad one.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Will need to understand if physical therapy is necessary and if so when and how treatments
UofU Patient
July 03, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I appreciate Dr. Saltzman's candor and knowledge.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Have already recommended Dr. Saltzman to a SLC family member who has a scheduled appointment.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman was very attentive
UofU Patient
May 27, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Quite satisfied
UofU Patient
May 22, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Salzman is engaging, explained the status of things to the level of my interest, and took time to discuss my questions. Excellent experience.
UofU Patient
May 21, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Charlie was great and informative. Gave options
UofU Patient
May 19, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Have already referred 2 others to Dr Saltzman.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
April 11, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 27, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman was out standing and his resident too. He really listened and understood my physical problems and limitations.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Doctor got me to correct clinic in less than 20 minutes
UofU Patient
March 11, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Have already referred Dr. Saltzman to another family member
UofU Patient
March 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Salzman, the PA, MAs, filbotamist (sp?) and xray techs were all very good about explaining what they were doing and gave easliy understandable explainations of pros+ cons and risks about my options
UofU Patient
February 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Had a very detailed conversation at my situation. It made it easy to decide what came next.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good experience!
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
As always, Dr.Saltzman and his nurse were wonderful
UofU Patient
January 24, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Fantastic experience.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
A great experience. I felt listened to and understood. He explained treatment options and listened to my feedback.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman is the best! He gave us top notch care and his staff is amazing. So happy with the service we received and would highly recommend him
UofU Patient
December 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
December 05, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very good experience!! Look forward to next meeting.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman was very concise describing my condition and the surgical options and outcome.
UofU Patient
November 22, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Given great advice. Genuinely interested in my concerns.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman (primary dr) determined I needed consultation with nerve pain surgeon, and to receive nerve block from surgical center. Doctors needed all these studies and made decision for surgical treatment in December.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Outstanding physician at every level
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
DR Saltzman is the best doc every! His entire team are amazing.
Dr. Charles Saltzman is the LS Peery MD Presidential Endowed Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. Dr. Saltzman is focused on improving physical function of patients with limited mobility. He has helped develop new methods for treatment of ankle arthritis (ankle fusion & ankle replacement), midfoot arthritis, ankle & hindfoot arthroscopy and forefoot problems.
Dr. Saltzman centers his clinical practice on two primary areas of great need where he has deep expertise: 1) Adult ankle problems (sports injuries, torn tendons or ligaments, bone or cartilage injuries, arthritis) and 2) Complex foot and ankle problems of pre-adolescents to adults.
Dr. Saltzman serves the field of Orthopaedics as Editor in Chief of the flagship scientific journals Foot & Ankle International and Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. He is a co-Editor of the premier textbook "Mann's Surgery of Foot and Ankle", Past President of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Past President of the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies, Past President of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and Past Vice President of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery . Dr. Saltzman served as Chair of the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics from 2005–2021,
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor Bioengineering - Adjunct Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Federal Licensing Examination |
Research Interests
- Management of ankle arthritis
- Biomechanics of ankle replacement
- Neuroarthropathy
Education History
| Fellowship | Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Fellow, 1991 |
| Residency | University of Michigan Orthopedic Surgery Resident, 1990 |
| Internship | University of Michigan Surgery Intern, 1986 |
| Professional Medical | University of North Carolina Medicine M.D., 1985 |
| Undergraduate | Brown University Premedical Sciences Pre Med, 1980 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stotts AK, Kohring JM, Presson AP, Millar MM, Harrast JJ, Van Heest AE, Zhang C, Saltzman CL (2019). Perceptions of the Recommended Resident Experience with Common Orthopaedic Procedures: A Survey of Program Directors and Early Practice Surgeons. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 101(113), e63.
- Barg A, Saltzman CL (2019). Joint-Preserving Procedures in Patients with Varus Deformity: Role of Supramalleolar Osteotomies. Foot Ankle Clin, 24(2), 239-264.
- Swenson JD, Saltzman CL, Davis JJ (2019). Ultrasound-guided Popliteal Intraneural Approach: Comment. Anesthesiology, 130(6), 1082-1083.
- Lenz AL, Krhenbhl N, Howell K, Lisonbee R, Hintermann B, Saltzman CL, Barg A (2019). Influence of the ankle position and X-ray beam angulation on the projection of the posterior facet of the subtalar joint. Skeletal Radiol, 48(10), 1581-1589.
- Gorman TM, Beals TC, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL, Lyman M, Barg A (2016). Hindfoot Arthrodesis with the Blade Plate: Increased Risk of Complications and Nonunion in a Complex Patient Population. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 474(10), 2280-99.
- Barg A, Saltzman CL, Beals TC, Bachus KN, Blankenhorn BD, Nickisch F (2016). Arthroscopic Talar Dome Access Using a Standard Versus Wire-Based Traction Method for Ankle Joint Distraction. Arthroscopy, 32(7), 1367-74.
- Rungprai C, Phisitkul P, Femino JE, Martin KD, Saltzman CL, Amendola A (2016). Outcomes and Complications After Open Versus Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis in 121 Patients. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 98(8), 636-46.
- Stuart AR, Higgins TF, Hung M, Weir CR, Kubiak EN, Rothberg DL, Saltzman CL (2015). Reliability in Measuring Preinjury Physical Function in Orthopaedic Trauma. J Orthop Trauma, 29(12), 527-32.
- Barg A, Amendola RL, Henninger HB, Kapron AL, Saltzman CL, Anderson AE (2015). Influence of Ankle Position and Radiographic Projection Angle on Measurement of Supramalleolar Alignment on the Anteroposterior and Hindfoot Alignment Views. Foot Ankle Int, 36(11), 1352-61.
- Chalayon O, Wang B, Blankenhorn B, Jackson JB 3rd, Beals T, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL (2015). Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Uncomplicated Primary Open Ankle Arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Int, 36(10), 1170-9.
- Abtahi AM, Presson AP, Zhang C, Saltzman CL, Tyser AR (2015). Association Between Orthopaedic Outpatient Satisfaction and Non-Modifiable Patient Factors. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(13), 1041-8.
- Wang B, Guss A, Chalayon O, Bachus KN, Barg A, Saltzman CL (2015). Deep transverse metatarsal ligament and static stability of lesser metatarsophalangeal joints: a cadaveric study. Foot Ankle Int, 36(5), 573-8.
- Wang B, Roach KE, Kapron AL, Fiorentino NM, Singer M, Saltzman CL, Anderson, AE (2015). Accuracy and Feasibility of High-Speed Dual Fluoroscopy and Model-based Tracking to Measure In-vivo Arthrokinematics of the Ankle Joint Complex during Treadmill Walking. Gait Posture, 41(4), 888-93.
- Nguyen MP, Pedersen DR, Gao Y, Saltzman CL, Amendola A (2015). Intermediate-term follow-up after ankle distraction for treatment of end-stage osteoarthritis. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(7), 590-6.
- Wang B, Saltzman CL, Chalayon O, Barg A (2015). Does the subtalar joint compensate for ankle malalignment in end-stage ankle arthritis? Clin Orthop Relat Res, 473(1), 318-25.
- Hung M, Stuart AR, Higgins TF, Saltzman CL, Kubiak EN (2014). Computerized Adaptive Testing Using the PROMIS Physical Function Item Bank Reduces Test Burden With Less Ceiling Effects Compared With the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients. J Orthop Trauma, 28(8), 439-43.
- Hung M, Baumhauer JF, Latt LD, Saltzman CL, SooHoo NF, Hunt KJ (2013). Validation of PROMIS (R) Physical Function computerized adaptive tests for orthopaedic foot and ankle outcome research. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 471(11), 3466-74.
Book
- Coughlin MJ, Mann RA, Saltzman CL (2006). Surgery of the Foot and Ankle (8th ). Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier.
Book Chapter
- Saltzman CL, Barg Alexej, Burstein Albert H (2015). Total Ankle Arthroplasty. In Haddad, Steven L (Eds.), The Future of Total Ankle Arthroplasty: What Have We Learned? (55, Chapter 20, pp. 227-37). AAOS Monograph Series.
- Blankenhorn BD, Gorman TM, Nickisch F, Beals TC, Saltzman CL (2013). Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis. In Operative Arthroscopy (4th edition). Philadelphia etc.: Woters Kluwer|Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Saltzman CL (06/06/2016). "Promise of Promis" [Web]. Salt Lake City: FDA-NIH-ICOAWG.