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
October 03, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Great experience
UofU Patient
October 02, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Best Hispital in the country!
UofU Patient
September 27, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
In office care is very high, it's impossible to get in touch with a health care staff member is a question should arise following the office visit.
UofU Patient
August 29, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Mazur is the best!
UofU Patient
August 23, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Couldn't explain why I was, there. Didn't have any of my medical records available.
UofU Patient
July 12, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
July 08, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Estephania and Dr. Mazur are exceptional. We loved them. I received the best care ever.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
My care provider was completing a 3-month follow-up from back surgery. I had no concerns.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Estefania and Dr. Mazur are compassionate, caring people who honestly listen to my concerns and explain things so I can understand.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Liked him alot
UofU Patient
June 03, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mazur is an incredibly talented, knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly provider. I extremely pleased with the outcome of the back surgery and the great recovery. He has been very thorough with expectations and direction to ensure a great recovery. He will be recommended to friends, family and colleagues.
UofU Patient
May 31, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Great!
UofU Patient
May 29, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Mazur is the best!
UofU Patient
May 27, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Mazur is amazing. He's very kind and courteous. My wife and I were very comfortable and confident having Dr. Mazur as my neurosurgeon.
UofU Patient
May 22, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I really love the PA Steph, she always cones in before him and goes over everything before he comes in and we go over again in less detail. It gives me that time between them to think of anything else that I might have forgotten, and I'm well educated about the upcoming surgery. Also if I'm ever stranded on a deserted island, I'd want Steph there, because she would figure out a way to get us rescued. She's very good at thinking of everything and making me feel like I'm in good hands
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
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
-
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
- Sherrod BA, Kim R, Hunsaker J, Rada C, Christensen C, Stoddard GJ, Brodke D, Mahan MA, Mazur MD, Bisson EF, Dailey AT (2022). Postoperative ileus risk after posterior thoracolumbar fusion performed with total intravenous anesthesia versus inhaled anesthesia. J Neurosurg Spine, 1-6.
- Sherrod BA, Wilkerson CG, Rolston JD, Bisson EF, Mazur MD, Couldwell WT, Dailey AT (2022). Neurosurgery at Pearl Harbor: Ralph Cloward's legacy. Neurosurg Focus, 53(3), E14.
- Azab M, Gamboa N, Nadel J, Cutler C, Henson JC, Lucke-Wold B, Panther E, Brandel MG, Khalessi AA, Rennert RC, Menacho ST, Mazur MD, Karsy M (2022). Case Series and Systematic Review of Electronic Scooter Crashes and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. World Neurosurg.
- 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.
- Wilkerson C, Mortimer V, Dailey AT, Mazur MD (2020). Minimally invasive oblique interbody fusion for correction of iatrogenic lumbar deformity. Neurosurg Focus Video, 2(1), V3.
Review
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 |
