Marcus D. Mazur,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Marcus D. Mazur is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah. His clinical focus is on disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He completed a postgraduate complex spine fellowship at the University of Virginia, where he received advanced training both in the correction of spinal deformity and in minimally invasive spine surgery. He specializes in the treatment of deformity, scoliosis, spinal instability, spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, stenosis, myelopathy, tumor, infection, and trauma. He also practices general neurosurgery. Dr. Mazur is actively in clinical research and has has authored several peer-reviewed publications and frequently presents his research at national scientific meetings. He sees patients both at the Clinical Neuroscience Center and at Farmington Health Center.
Clinical Locations
801-585-6065
Fax: (801) 585-6087
801-585-6065
Fax: (801) 585-6087
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurosurgery
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Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Adult Neurosurgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Neurological Surgery (Neurosurg) |
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
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 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
May 16, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I've recommended Dr. Mazur and his staff to many people.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
March 24, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I am so happy with the care I have received. I still have a ways to go until I am fully recovered from my surgery but I feel so much better already. I can't thank you enough for everything from the first consultation, through the surgery and now the follow up visits. And everyone has been fantastic!
UofU Patient
February 24, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Mazur, Estefania and Lindsey made me feel confident that they have my best interest in their care plan.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Mazur is at the pinnacle of his profession. Supremely prepared and knowledgeable regarding the most current surgical trends. He Is also young and dexterous enough to carry them out with precision. His team works with equal precision by responding with concise information within minutes of my submitting a "MyChart" question He seemed genuinely concerned as I progressed through the healing process. He took the time to answer all of my questions and reassure me with honest assessment as I was choosing to proceed with the back surgery Most significantly, the procedure was successful and the pain we sought to alleviate has never returned
UofU Patient
January 17, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
January 07, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mazur is awesome to listen, explain, all those helpful things. He's so knowledgeable & answers concerns & questions.
UofU Patient
January 03, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Excellent!
UofU Patient
November 10, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Maser Clark and the nursing assistant and the PAs were wonderful I can't get enough thanks or praise
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mazar is amazing and addressed my concerns with compassion
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Mazur is extremely caring and professional.His assistant Clark is too!
UofU Patient
October 26, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
No problem
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Was told exactly what would happen and when.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr mazur is exceptional. We are so grateful for his care and expertise. In addition, he treated my husband and I with the compassion and kindness so often missing in a large clinical setting. He discussed all treatment options thoroughly with pros and cons and facilitated our making an informed decision. We never felt rushed or pressured in our conversations with dr mazur. He and his team of residents, fellows and nurses were always great to listen and respond to our concerns. This level of care, both clinical and personal, is what keeps us devoted to receiving all our healthcare from the University system. Thank you.
UofU Patient
October 01, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
September 19, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Mazur is great
UofU Patient
September 11, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Very good experience
UofU Patient
September 10, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Discussion was very detailed
UofU Patient
September 06, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I'm a scale of 1 to 10 I give them a 10
UofU Patient
September 03, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
September 03, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mazer is a very gifted physician who is very concerned about my well being. So humble and kind
UofU Patient
August 30, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
At the conclusion of our visit with the surgeon, my wife and my son felt like the doctor could have explained my circumstances and the x-rays a little better to them just to make things very clear.
UofU Patient
August 25, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Mazur was very concerned due to being a transplant patient. He understood the issues of surgeries to a transplant patient. I rate him ten for his professional lookout for me, in my condition.
UofU Patient
August 18, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Mazur listened to me patiently, heard my concerns, and answered my multitude of questions thoroughly.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I appreciated his candor about what future treatment for my back would entail.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I couldn't be happier with Dr. Mazur and his team for the care, surgery and follow up they give me. I never feel rushed and he allows me to clarify the pain, sensations and/or the concerns I have.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Gave me some good options I had not considered
UofU Patient
August 03, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mazur always shows interest & concern plus explains Eva. He included me in discussions about my problems & treatment.
UofU Patient
July 30, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mazur knew how badly I was suffering and got meright in the hospital with surgery the next day!I'm still overwhelmed
UofU Patient
July 18, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
I found Dr. Mazur to be abrupt and it seemed to me that he felt I was wasting his time. I had asked for an over the phone explanation of the MRI results and was told that he wanted to meet me in person to discuss them. Then when I saw him his first question, asked almost with a snark, was "Why are you here?"
UofU Patient
July 07, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Dr. Mazur is excellent he knows his stuff his assistant is excellent very concerned nurses were excellent they help me to any extent and very friendly everybody looking after me was very friendly
UofU Patient
July 04, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Great
UofU Patient
June 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
WONDERFULL
UofU Patient
June 20, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
very impressed
UofU Patient
June 18, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Mazur has been completely professional and involved in my care before during and after my surgery. He is also committed to my rehabilitation after surgery.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mazur took the time to go over X-ray's,CT scan, MRI, explained well my lumbar anatomy and problems. I was seeking a surgical consultation, if there would be any benefit. He took the time to explain any possible procedures, answer my questions. I liked that he wasn't pushing surgery and would be best to keep continuing with the treatments I was receiving through my pain Dr. He made a couple of suggestions to follow through on with my primary care physician. it was just nice to have a neurosurgeon go over my MRI, etc and explain everything gave me some peace of mind.
UofU Patient
May 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
doctor was nice but just not on the same page as me, didn't show concern for the amount of pain i am in constantly.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I have already recommended Dr. Mazur to two people who may need back surgery.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Good experience
UofU Patient
May 17, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Dr Mazur is wonderful as is his staff
UofU Patient
May 14, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I left feeling very frustrated with no encouraging path forward with my pain or back problem. I basically felt like the doctor said, " Can't help you. Oh well." I don't know where to go from here. He said if I wanted I could go up to the U for a contrast dye test, but he didn't seem to feel it would show anything he didn't already see; spinal stenosis, herniated disks, arthritis, degenerative disk disease. I was in tears when I left.
UofU Patient
May 05, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Mazur and Clark, RN were both very helpful with listening to my husband and me and answering all my questions. They even demonstrated for me about how to keep my back in a neutral position. We also discussed my care with physical therapy and follow up appointment in three months.
UofU Patient
May 01, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mazure is a totally awesome doctor,an amazing surgeon and takes the time to communicate with you.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
So very kind and understanding!
UofU Patient
April 23, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
excellent
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
excellent care by competent, caring doctors, appreciate them
UofU Patient
March 30, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
dr mazur listened to my questions and answered them all and showed me the MRI and explained things. maybe not in depth but enough where I feel like I know what's going on. it was good to talk to him.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
Dr. Marcus D. Mazur is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah. His clinical focus is on disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He completed a postgraduate complex spine fellowship at the University of Virginia, where he received advanced training both in the correction of spinal deformity and in minimally invasive spine surgery. He specializes in the treatment of deformity, scoliosis, spinal instability, spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, stenosis, myelopathy, tumor, infection, and trauma. He also practices general neurosurgery. Dr. Mazur is actively in clinical research and has has authored several peer-reviewed publications and frequently presents his research at national scientific meetings. He sees patients both at the Clinical Neuroscience Center and at Farmington Health Center.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurosurgery
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Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Adult Neurosurgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Neurological Surgery (Neurosurg) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Virginia School of Medicine Complex Spine Fellow, 2018 |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Neurosurgery Resident, 2017 |
| Professional Medical | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2010 |
| Undergraduate | University of California, San Diego Literatures of the World B.A., 2003 |
| Undergraduate | University of California, San Diego Biochemistry and Cell Biology B.S., 2003 |
| Other Training | University of California, San Diego, University of Nottingham Education abroad program , 2002 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Croci DM, Gamboa NT, Osman AEG, Maese L, Mazur M, Bisson EF, Dailey AT (2021). Solitary manifestations of primary B-lymphoblastic lymphoma of the spine: Systematic literature review with case illustration. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 212, 107064.
- Kundu B, Eli I, Dailey A, Shah LM, Mazur MD (2021). Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities Predict Symptomatic Adjacent Segment Degeneration After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Cureus, 13(8), e17282.
- Levi AD, Shaffrey CI, Haid RW, Boden SD, Clarke MJ, Mazur MD (2021). Introduction. Biologics in spine surgery. Neurosurg Focus, 50(6), E1.
- Buell TJ, Buchholz AL, Mazur MD, Mullin JP, Chen CJ, Sokolowski JD, Yen CP, Shaffrey ME, Shaffrey CI, Smith JS (2018). Kickstand Rod Technique for Correcting Coronal Imbalance in Adult Scoliosis: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown), 19(2), E163-E164.
- Eli IM, Karsy M, Brodke DS, Bachus KN, Couldwell WT, Dailey AT, Mazur MD (2019). Restabilization of the Occipitocervical Junction After a Complete Unilateral Condylectomy: A Biomechanical Comparison of Unilateral and Bilateral Fixation Techniques. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown), 19(2), 157-164.
- Scoville JP, Mazur MD, Couldwell WT (2018). Unique Far-Lateral Closure Technique: Technical Note. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown), 18(4), 384-390.
- Ravindra VM, Mazur MD, Brockmeyer DL, Kraus KL, Ropper AE, Hanson DS, Dahl BT (2020). Clinical Effectiveness of S2-Alar Iliac Screws in Spinopelvic Fixation in Pediatric Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Systematic Literature Review. Global Spine J, 10(8), 2192568219899658.
Case Report
- Croci DM, Gamboa NT, Osman AEG, Maese L, Mazur M, Bisson EF, Dailey AT (2021). Solitary manifestations of primary B-lymphoblastic lymphoma of the spine: Systematic literature review with case illustration. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 212, 107064.
- Sherrod BA, Condie CK, Brock AA, Ledyard H, Menacho ST, Mazur MD (2019). Emergent Reversal of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Permitting Neurosurgical Intervention for Nonhemorrhagic Pathology. World Neurosurg, 135, 38-41.
- Eli I, Guan J, Karsy M, Mazur MD, Dailey A (2019). A Case of Ventral Spinal Cord Herniation from a Chronic Dural-pleural Fistula Resulting in Thoracic Myelopathy. Cureus, 11(11), e6123.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
Global Impact
Education History
| Other Training | University of California, San Diego, University of Nottingham Education abroad program |
Presentations
| Lateral Approaches to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine, Guigang City People's Hospital, Guigang City, China, March 7, 2019. | China |
