Brandon Lawrence,
MD
Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Service
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Lawrence is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders. Dr. Lawrence focuses his practice in degenerative and traumatic conditions of the spine including disc degeneration and herniation, spinal stenosis, spinal deformity, spinal trauma, spinal tumors and spinal infections. He serves as a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Utah. His primary clinical interests are cervical and lumbar spine disorders, complex spinal deformity reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive surgery and microscopic spine surgery. Dr. Lawrence’s research interests are centered on spinal biomechanics, improving fusion technologies through stem cell research and patient outcome related research.
Dr. Lawrence grew up in Vermont and attended medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut and completed his fellowship training in Spinal Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Dr. Lawrence practices at the University Orthopaedic Center and sees patients in the office on Tuesdays and Friday mornings. He operates at the University Orthopaedic Center and at the University Health Sciences Center in Salt Lake City.
Please call (801) 587-5451 if you would like to make an appointment or visit our website to request an online appointment.
Clinical Locations
801-587-5451
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor Neurosurgery - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Adult Neurosurgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 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 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I loved how thorough and how he explained I could understand
UofU Patient
October 18, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
We love Dr. Lawrence!
UofU Patient
October 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
October 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Lawrence and the staff are very professional and I would recommend to others.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very professional and on top of things
UofU Patient
October 01, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The only negative being how very long it took to be seen.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Lawrence never told Dr Joyce that I had synovial cyst on C4-5. So when went for injection on 9/18 with Jiyce he had no idea what I was taking about. Had to go to computer to look at mri. MRI did not include cyst. And Dr L never put in his notes. Terrible care. Very unhappy. And still in excruciating pain. And have to wait til 10/28 to see Dr L again. What is going on with UU!!!???
UofU Patient
September 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I do wish dr would have spent a little more time with me. When the gal came into talk about further treatment, they have PT & that hurts my back. I thought the Dr said massage therapy & dry needling.
UofU Patient
August 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
It appeared that whatever doctor, assume Lawrence, decided to add additional tests as my appointment progressed. I was not informed about any of the test they wanted to conduct, ahead of time.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
July 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Laurence ordered an mri to determine a less invasive surgery than initially proposed. I had the study a week ago and have heard nothing.
UofU Patient
July 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
All good
UofU Patient
July 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have already recommended Dr. Lawrence and his team to three people.
UofU Patient
July 09, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I really like Brandon Lawrence. He's done two surgeries for me, and his skill and personality have made it so I only want him doing any future surgeries as much as possible.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
July 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Best surgery and care ever!
UofU Patient
June 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Brandon Lawrence, MD is a great physician. I am very grateful for his help and support. I have recommended him to several people who are afflicted with back pain.
UofU Patient
June 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have had several problems and treatments in my life (back, knee and shoulder) so I have a pretty good sense of what's wrong with me when I'm hurt. I appreciate the required, and wise, conservative approach but I was so happy to finally get to the doctor who can (hopefully) help me through this problem.
UofU Patient
June 01, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Beyond good, they did not seem rushed, pleasant and answered my questions without hesitation.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Lawrence and staff were all very good at listening to my concerns, explaining the problem, and offering options for treatment.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
swift identification of the cause of the sudden back pain and providing a resolution
UofU Patient
May 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
April 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Great Staff
UofU Patient
April 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Everyone was awesome . Great Folks
UofU Patient
April 23, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Never actually spoke to my surgeon post surgery. last visit wasn't even the same PA.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Top notch professional service.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
exceptional experience; care, compassion and professional expertise exhibited
UofU Patient
March 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
very happy with all Ortho staff especially Jason Montgomery and Dr Lawrence.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Brandon Lawrence is a great surgeon I am very thankful that I chose him for my surgery.
UofU Patient
March 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I felt that Dr Lawrence was really concerned about getting a good outcome. He was easy to visit with&attentive to my concerns
UofU Patient
March 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
March 08, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr.Lawrence would not answer my questions.Completely ignored them . I became so upset I just handed the phone to my husband
UofU Patient
March 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Stephanie was wonderful! She's very knowledgeable and changed a drain in my back. She did a great job.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
exceptional care and communication
UofU Patient
February 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I felt that I could always get my questions answered well and with caring during and after the appointment.
UofU Patient
February 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Well understood and taken care of.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Brandon Lawrence is total professional. I am so glad I chose him to preform my surgery. I highly recommend him and his team
UofU Patient
February 06, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I really like Dr. Lawrence!
UofU Patient
February 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have already suggested to two people with similar issues as mine that they make an appointment with Dr Lawrence.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good
UofU Patient
January 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
they always take extra time to explain
UofU Patient
January 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good
UofU Patient
January 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent professional service.
UofU Patient
January 08, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Lawrence and his team were the best they could possibly be.
UofU Patient
December 25, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
the best of the best
UofU Patient
December 22, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Lawrence's positive attitude was very much appreciated!
UofU Patient
December 22, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have done 4 months of aquatic therapy and also tried a shot in my spine of my lower back. Next step Fusion Surgery
UofU Patient
December 09, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Return visit for test results and action of treatment... Still dont know anything ...
UofU Patient
December 04, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
everyone was knowledgeable and patient
UofU Patient
November 17, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Lawrence and his assistants have always been kind and attentive. I have no complaints whatsoever.
Dr. Lawrence is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders. Dr. Lawrence focuses his practice in degenerative and traumatic conditions of the spine including disc degeneration and herniation, spinal stenosis, spinal deformity, spinal trauma, spinal tumors and spinal infections. He serves as a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Utah. His primary clinical interests are cervical and lumbar spine disorders, complex spinal deformity reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive surgery and microscopic spine surgery. Dr. Lawrence’s research interests are centered on spinal biomechanics, improving fusion technologies through stem cell research and patient outcome related research.
Dr. Lawrence grew up in Vermont and attended medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut and completed his fellowship training in Spinal Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Dr. Lawrence practices at the University Orthopaedic Center and sees patients in the office on Tuesdays and Friday mornings. He operates at the University Orthopaedic Center and at the University Health Sciences Center in Salt Lake City.
Please call (801) 587-5451 if you would like to make an appointment or visit our website to request an online appointment.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor Neurosurgery - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Adult Neurosurgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Research Interests
- Spinal Deformity Surgery
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah Spine Surgery Fellow, 2010 |
| Chief Resident | Yale-New Haven Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Chief Resident, 2009 |
| Residency | Yale-New Haven Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, 2008 |
| Internship | Yale-New Haven Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Intern, 2005 |
| Professional Medical | University of Vermont College of Medicine M.D., 2004 |
| Research Fellow | University of Vermont Research Fellow, 2001 |
| Undergraduate | University of Vermont Biology and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics B.S., 1997 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stover JD, Lawrence B, Bowles RD (2020). Degenerative IVD conditioned media and acidic pH sensitize sensory neurons to cyclic tensile strain. J Orthop Res, 39(6), 1192-1203.
- Owen RJ, Quinlan N, Poduska A, Spiker WR, Spina NT, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD (2021). Preoperative Fluoroscopically Guided Regional Erector Spinae Plane Blocks Reduce Opioid Use, Increase Mobilization, and Reduce Length of Stay Following Lumbar Spine Fusion. Global Spine Journal, 21925682211010740.
- DeKeyser GJ, Brodke DS, Saltzman CL, Lawrence BD (2020). Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic by the Spine Division at a Level-I Academic Referral Center. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(24), 1003-1008.
- Turtle J, Kantor A, Spina NT, France JC, Lawrence BD (2020). Hangman's Fracture. Clin Spine Surg, 33(9), 345-354.
- DeKeyser GJ, Brodke DS, Saltzman CL, Lawrence BD (2020). Response to COVID-19 Pandemic by the Spine Division at a Level-1 Academic Referral Center. (Epub ahead of print) J Am Acad Orthop Surg.
- Tobert DG, Davis BJ, Annis P, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Spina N (2020). The impact of the lordosis distribution index on failure after surgical treatment of adult spinal deformity. Spine J, 20(8), 1261-1266.
- Goz V, Martin BI, Donnally CJ 3rd, Brodke D, Spina N, Lawrence B, Spiker WR (2020). Potential Selection Bias in Observational Studies Comparing Cervical Disc Arthroplasty to Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Spine, 45(14), 960-967.
- Chavez JL, Porucznik CA, Gren LH, Guan J, Joyce E, Brodke DS, Dailey AT, Mahan MA, Hood RS, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Spina NT, Bisson EF (2020). The Impact of Preoperative Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Postoperative Outcomes in Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disease: 3-Month and 12-Month Results of a Pilot Study. World Neurosurg, 139, e230-e236.
- Spina N, Schoutens C, Martin BI, Brodke DS, Lawrence B, Spiker WR (2019). Defining Instability in Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Surgeon Views. Clin Spine Surg, 32(10), E434-E439.
- Stover JD, Farhang N, Lawrence B, Bowles RD (2019). Multiplex Epigenome Editing of Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron Receptors Abolishes Redundant Interleukin 6, Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha, and Interleukin 1β Signaling by the Degenerative Intervertebral Disc. Hum Gene Ther, 30(9), 1147-1160.
- Farhang N, Ginley-Hidinger M, Berrett KC, Gertz J, Lawrence B, Bowles RD (2019). Lentiviral CRISPR Epigenome Editing of Inflammatory Receptors as a Gene Therapy Strategy for Disc Degeneration. Hum Gene Ther, 30(9), 1161-1175.
- Goz V, Spiker WR, Lawrence B, Brodke D, Spina N (2019). Odontoid Fractures: A Critical Analysis Review. JBJS Rev, 7(8), e1.
- Martin BI, Mirza SK, Spina N, Spiker WR, Lawrence B, Brodke DS (2018). Trends in Lumbar Fusion Procedure Rates and Associated Hospital Costs for Degenerative Spinal Diseases in the United States, 2004 to 2015. Spine, 44(5), 369-376.
- Goz V, Anthony C, Pugely A, Lawrence B, Spina N, Brodke D, Spiker WR (2018). Software-Based Postoperative Communication With Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery. Global Spine Journal, 9(1), 14-17.
- Bateman AH, Larouche J, Goldstein CL, Sciubba DM, Choma TJ, Lawrence B, Cheng J, Fehlings MG, Paquette SJ, Yee AJM (2018). The Importance of Determining Trainee Perspectives on Procedural Competencies During Spine Surgery Clinical Fellowship. Global Spine Journal, 9(1), 18-24.
- Spiker WR, Brodke DS, Goz V, Lawrence B, Teerlink CC, Cannon-Albright LA (2017). Evidence of an Inherited Predisposition for Spinal Cord Tumors. Global Spine Journal, 8(4), 340-344.
- Colman MW, Guss A, Bachus KN, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS (2016). Fixed-Angle, Posteriorly Connected Anterior Cage Reconstruction Improves Stiffness and Decreases Cancellous Subsidence in a Spondylectomy Model. Spine, 41(9), E519-23.
- Haller J, Bice M, Lawrence B (2016). Mediating the Secondary Effects of Spinal Cord Injury Through Optimization of Key Physiologic Parameters. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 24(3), 160-71.
- Hung M, Cheng C, Hon SD, Franklin JD, Lawrence BD, Neese A, Grover CB, Brodke DS (2015). Challenging the norm: further psychometric investigation of the neck disability index. Spine J, 15(11), 2440-5.
- Smith MW, Annis P, Lawrence BD, Daubs MD, Brodke DS (2015). Acute proximal junctional failure in patients with preoperative sagittal imbalance. Spine J, 15(10), 2142-8.
- Goz V, Rane A, Abtahi AM, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Spiker WR (2015). Geographic variations in the cost of spine surgery. Spine, 40(17), 1380-9.
- Mazur MD, Ravindra VM, Schmidt MH, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD, Riva-Cambrin J, Dailey AT (2015). Unplanned reoperation after lumbopelvic fixation with S-2 alar-iliac screws or iliac bolts. J Neurosurg Spine, 23(1), 67-76.
- Annis P, Brodke DS, Spiker WR, Daubs MD, Lawrence BD (2015). The Fate of L5-S1 With Low-Dose BMP-2 and Pelvic Fixation, With or Without Interbody Fusion, in Adult Deformity Surgery. Spine, 40(11), E634-9.
- Abtahi AM, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD, Zhang C, Spiker WR (2015). Association between patient-reported measures of psychological distress and patient satisfaction scores after spine surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(10), 824-8.
- Daubs MD, Tyser A, Lawrence BD, Sinclair SK, Patel AA, Adams J, Brodke DS (2015). The effect of aging on posterior intertransverse lumbar fusion: a New Zealand white rabbit model. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 28(2), E115-20.
- Hung M, Stuart A, Cheng C, Hon SD, Spiker R, Lawrence B, Neese A, Brodke DS (2014). Predicting the DRAM mZDI using the PROMIS anxiety and depression. Spine, 40(3), 179-83.
- Calvert GC, Lawrence BD, Abtahi AM, Bachus KN, Brodke DS (2015). Cortical screws used to rescue failed lumbar pedicle screw construct: a biomechanical analysis. J Neurosurg Spine, 22(2), 166-72.
- Lawrence BD, Patel AA, Guss A, Ryan Spiker W, Brodke DS (2014). Malaligned dynamic anterior cervical plate: a biomechanical analysis of effectiveness. Spine, 39(25), 2057-61.
- Annis P, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Zhang Y, Chen W, Daubs MD, Brodke DS (2014). Predictive factors for acute proximal junctional failure after adult deformity surgery with upper instrumented vertebrae in the thoracolumbar spine. Evid Based Spine Care J, 5(2), 160-2.
- Daubs MD, Hung M, Adams JR, Patel AA, Lawrence BD, Neese AM, Brodke DS (2014). Clinical predictors of psychological distress in patients presenting for evaluation of a spinal disorder. Spine J, 14(9), 1978-83.
- Daubs MD, Hung M, Neese A, Hon SD, Lawrence BD, Patel AA, Annis P, Smith J, Brodke DS (2014). Scoliosis research society-22 results in 3052 healthy adolescents aged 10 to 19 years. Spine, 39(10), 826-32.
- Joaquim AF, Ghizoni E, Tedeschi H, Lawrence B, Brodke DS, Vaccaro AR, Patel AA (2014). Upper cervical injuries - a rational approach to guide surgical management. J Spinal Cord Med, 37(2), 139-51.
- Hung M, Hon SD, Franklin JD, Kendall RW, Lawrence BD, Neese A, Cheng C, Brodke DS (2014). Psychometric properties of the PROMIS physical function item bank in patients with spinal disorders. Spine, 39(2), 158-63.
- Joaquim AF, Lawrence B, Daubs M, Brodke D, Tedeschi H, Vaccaro AR, Patel AA (2014). Measuring the impact of the Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score among 458 consecutively treated patients. J Spinal Cord Med, 37(1), 101-6.
Book Chapter
- Brodke DS, Annis P, Lawrence BD (2016). Odontoid Screw Placement. In Vaccaro AR, Albert TJ (Eds.), Spine Surgery: Tricks of the Trade (3rd, Chapter 20, pp. 68-70). New York: Thieme.
- Belding J, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD (2015). Differentiating Lumbar Fractures from Thoracolumbar Fractures. In Vialle LR, Bellabarba C, Kandziora F (Eds.), AOSpine Masters Series Volume 6: Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma (6th, Chapter 9, pp. 109-19). New York: Thieme.
Case Report
- Haller JM, Calvert G, Spiker WR, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD (2015). Remote Cerebellar Hemorrhage after Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery. Global Spine Journal, 5(6), 535-7.
- Montgomery JT, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Patel AA (2015). Postoperative Shingles Mimicking Recurrent Radiculopathy after Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion. Global Spine Journal, 5(3), 219-23.
- Abtahi AM, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD (2014). Vertebral artery anomalies at the craniovertebral junction: a case report and review of the literature. Evid Based Spine Care J, 5(2), 121-5.
