Carina M. Jackman
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 123 reviews )

Carina M. Jackman, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Pain Management Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-7246
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  • Dr. Carina Jackman is a dual board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician who specializes in chronic pain management. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dr. Jackman went on to earn her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 2012. She then completed a residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the University of Utah, which included training at the VA Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute. She then joined the faculty of the University of Utah in 2016 with promotion to Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology in 2018.

    Dr. Jackman is dedicated to leading an interdisciplinary team approach to pain management. She specializes in managing complex chronic pain conditions. She practices at the Pain Management Center in Research Park and additionally works as a clinical anesthesiologist. Her practice and research focus on strategies for tapering patients on chronic opioids as well as alternatives to opioid therapy such as interventional spine procedures and spinal cord stimulation.

    Currently she contributes as Co-Investigator to two NIH HEAL multi-center trials aimed at advancing non-opioid pain management. Dr. Jackman is the study physician for an NIH funded community pharmacy project. Her past research focused on decreasing systemic side effects of opioid medication in cancer patients through implanted intrathecal therapy.

    She currently serves as the Quality Improvement Officer for the Division of Pain and is a member of the Department of Anesthesiology Quality Improvement Council. Dr. Jackman is a member of the Fellowship Selection Committee as well as the University of Utah School of Medicine Admissions Committee. She is dedicated to involvement in medical leadership and served in the past as an elected representative of the Utah Medical Association Resident Section.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 123 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

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 16, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Jackman has been my pain Doctor for a few years I really like her she is good at what she does I would recommend her to my family and friends

    July 16, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    We need Dr Jackman more hours at pain clinic.

    July 14, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Jackman is trying me out on a different pain medication. I truly believe that she has my best outcome in mind. I am grateful for her efforts.

    July 07, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Jackman is the best! She knows my condition well and works with me to keep me mobile. She's truly a great doctor.

    July 07, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Jackman has great bedside manner, and always makes me feel heard. I would recommend her to friends and family.

    June 30, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Jackman takes the time to talk with you to try and understand your issues. She is generally concerned about your wellbeing. She explains things to you in a way that you understand.

    May 23, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Now we know, I know I had a phone visit with her, but I had to cancel the appointment where I was supposed to go see her so I have it had a chance to go see her yet, but she was very, very informative when we did the phone video so

    May 18, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Jackman is kind and good at what she does I would recommend her to my family and friends anytime

    May 04, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Carina has helped my situation improve and enabled me to reduce narcotics usage.

  • Dr. Carina Jackman is a dual board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician who specializes in chronic pain management. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dr. Jackman went on to earn her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 2012. She then completed a residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the University of Utah, which included training at the VA Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute. She then joined the faculty of the University of Utah in 2016 with promotion to Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology in 2018.

    Dr. Jackman is dedicated to leading an interdisciplinary team approach to pain management. She specializes in managing complex chronic pain conditions. She practices at the Pain Management Center in Research Park and additionally works as a clinical anesthesiologist. Her practice and research focus on strategies for tapering patients on chronic opioids as well as alternatives to opioid therapy such as interventional spine procedures and spinal cord stimulation.

    Currently she contributes as Co-Investigator to two NIH HEAL multi-center trials aimed at advancing non-opioid pain management. Dr. Jackman is the study physician for an NIH funded community pharmacy project. Her past research focused on decreasing systemic side effects of opioid medication in cancer patients through implanted intrathecal therapy.

    She currently serves as the Quality Improvement Officer for the Division of Pain and is a member of the Department of Anesthesiology Quality Improvement Council. Dr. Jackman is a member of the Fellowship Selection Committee as well as the University of Utah School of Medicine Admissions Committee. She is dedicated to involvement in medical leadership and served in the past as an elected representative of the Utah Medical Association Resident Section.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Anesthesiology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pain Medicine - University of Utah Clinical Fellow
    Residency Anesthesiology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Wheaton Franciscan Health Care, St Joseph’s Campus Transitional Internship
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Undergraduate Medical Prerequisites - University of Colorado, Boulder
    Undergraduate International Affairs and Anthropology - University of Colorado, Boulder B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Brogan SE, Sindt JE, Jackman CM, White J, Wilding V, Okifuji A (2019). Prospective Association of Serum Opioid Levels and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Cancer Pain Treated With Intrathecal Opioid Therapy. Anesth Analg, 130(4), 1035-1044. (Read full article)
    2. Jackman C (2019). Perioperative Pain Management for the Chronic Pain Patient With Long-Term Opioid Use. Orthop Nurs, 38(2), 159-163. (Read full article)