Zachary L. McCormick,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Zachary McCormick, MD is a board-certified specialist in both Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). He focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain conditions, with an emphasis on improving function and quality of life. He has expertise in the care of neck and back problems, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. His philosophy is grounded in a multi-modal, comprehensive approach that is customized to each individual patient to help achieve his or her specific goals. He received his MD at the University of Pennsylvania, completed a PM&R residency and fellowship at Northwestern University (The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago). Following training, he served as a faculty member at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. McCormick currently serves as Associate Professor of PM&R, the Director of the Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship, and the Director of Clinical Spine Research.
An active researcher, Dr. McCormick's work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spine and joint pain, specifically radicular, discogenic, zygapophyseal joint, sacroiliac joint, and knee joint pain. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and has received research awards from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the National Institute of Diabetes Digestive & Kidney Diseases, and various medical foundations. He serves on the editorial boards for Pain Medicine, The Spine Journal, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. McCormick’s leadership efforts focus strongly on educating and training physicians regarding the safe, appropriate, and effective diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain disorders. He regularly lectures on these topics nationally. He serves on the Board of Directors of Spine Intervention Society (SIS), as the Vice Chair of the SIS Standards Division, as the Chair of the North American Spine Society (NASS) Committee on Interventional Spine Fellowships, and on the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) Annual Program Committee.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners |
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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 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 10, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Both Dr. McCormick and Dr. Zuilcke superb!
UofU Patient
May 06, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. McCormick is an amazingly giving doctor as a person as well as being a superb physician.
UofU Patient
May 05, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick & his staff were spectacular. They were fast and efficient. Dr. McCormick was very compassionate and empathetic in regards to my issues. He went out of his way to get me in promptly even at the expense of inconveniencing himself and adjusting his schedule. He was very skilled at performing my injection. I was essentially pain free the next day and have done very well since. I was very happy with my results and am back doing my regular activities. I don't use the healthcare system much, but this was a great experience. I have a lot of confidence to do the activities I enjoy knowing Dr. McCormick can alleviate my symptoms when needed.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. McCormick is an excellent doctor and gave me a complete explanation of what he was suggesting. The resident doctor he is working with was also excellent!
UofU Patient
April 26, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Top Drawer!!
UofU Patient
April 24, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
it's hard when you have to do your appointment over the phone. the information exchange is not as good
UofU Patient
April 21, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
she was a good doctor and did much more than my daughter's last doctor did for her when we came in for the issue!!
UofU Patient
April 21, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
always good experience
UofU Patient
April 19, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
dr mccormick and dr tate were excellent.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
This was a good appointment. I feel like I have a plan for something that could work for my condition
UofU Patient
April 10, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
perfect and grateful for the great attention
UofU Patient
April 07, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Thank You for your accomodations.
UofU Patient
March 29, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The injection was done as planned and I was informed of what may occur after a few days.
UofU Patient
March 08, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Beyond kind and professional. Again, very impressed with this provider and facility. Thank you
UofU Patient
February 25, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
they listen so so well
UofU Patient
February 23, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Both drs awesome
UofU Patient
February 09, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Both Dr. McCormick and his Resident were excellent I cant say enough good things about them. Excellent!
UofU Patient
February 06, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The entire appointment was awful. He was fine. But no one told me about the delay, it was over 45 mins. I could not sit down. The chairs at the facility, throughout the entire facility are too low. I have a very bad back and could not sit down. I was in tears. I asked to wait in an empty room and they would not take me back to an empty room.
UofU Patient
February 04, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Happy
UofU Patient
February 02, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
excellent teamwork
UofU Patient
February 02, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Again, The U of U has excellent staff members
UofU Patient
February 02, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have met this man before and he and I work well together!
UofU Patient
January 24, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormack treated me like an intelligent person.
UofU Patient
January 20, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
great help for what I needed!
UofU Patient
January 16, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick and his MA (Zoe) are one of the best teams I have ever encountered. I work in healthcare and have for 40 years. Their genuineness/communication and compassion for their patients is top notch. I was feeling a bit hopeless when I arrived, but after seeing the doctor, I felt much more hope that I may be able to find some treatment to help me.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick has been with me through several spinal procedures, each one more unnerving to me than the previous one. We are now doing Cervical RFA and I have complete confidence in him as we delve in to those nerves, etc. I am so very grateful for everything Dr. McCormick has done and will do moving forward. Thank You!
UofU Patient
December 27, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr McCormick does an exceptional job of sharing information and decision making (unusual, in my experience,for a specialist)
UofU Patient
December 08, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I am so lucky all these doctors and residents team up for the betterment of their patients
UofU Patient
November 29, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I was actually seen by two Doctors, I don't remember there name but they were excellent. They explained everything about my condition, what caused it and what they thought the best way to treat it would be. but they included me the decision about how best to address my issue. both were professional, courteous and extremely competent. And I've followed the treatment plan and I'm doing much better now then I thought I would be. Great experience
UofU Patient
November 26, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr McCormick is an amazing human being and the best Orthopaedic doctor! I feel very fortunate to be his patient and receive such excellent care from him.
UofU Patient
November 25, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr McCormick is kind, caring, and takes such good care of me and my neck problems!
UofU Patient
November 13, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Listened to my concerns and description of what was going on
UofU Patient
November 12, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Outstanding at all levels: reception, staff, Dr.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
very interested in other medical history as it might relate to current situation. made sure to take advantage of my being in the office to also consult with surgical PA in case need arises, totally understanding the difficulty of additional 6hr roundtrip commutes to come to the clinic.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
excellent
UofU Patient
November 03, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
will follow up in one momth
UofU Patient
November 03, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
thank you for making my treatment options clear and explaining things in a way I could understand. I really like the way that they listened and showed concern for my pain.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I can't say enough about Dr. McCormick. hands down the best in the biz
UofU Patient
September 29, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The doctor has a very high EQ.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Loved the PA and the doc. Both were great.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
both Eric and drMcCormick were great. they explained everything well and answered all my questions
UofU Patient
September 12, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr McCormic I presume
UofU Patient
September 10, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
remarkable
UofU Patient
September 10, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
physician and resident didn't take my concerns and pain seriously
UofU Patient
September 08, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent in every area-wait time, personnel, atmosphere.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I would and have highly recommended Dr. McCormack. Excellent
UofU Patient
August 20, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr McCormick is an amazing doctor! He is the most competent and caring doctor I have had the pleasure to be treated by. I wish he could be my PCP!!
UofU Patient
August 14, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Very informative and mellow. I appreciate a doctor that isn't just trying to hurry along.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I love Dr. McCormick! His shots are excellent and he is cheerful and inspires trust. He quickly assessed my problems and suggested treatments I didn't even come for. "One stop shop" he quipped. :)
UofU Patient
August 13, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I'm very happy with my doctor
UofU Patient
August 11, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
most efficient, knowledgeable doctors and specialists. Most skilled, efficient and on target as usual. thank you
UofU Patient
August 06, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick is very kind and expresses compassion during discussions of my frustrations and sadness of the limited options available to me to alleviate the pain and life altering circumstances of my medical conditions.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Mccormick has been the best doctor in his field I have seen in all of my hospital experiences so far. But like a lot of doctors out there, he didn't take the five minutes to actually get to know me, my real situation, and the things that have impacted my health that lead me to see him. I got a few "diagnostic" injections from him, and when they didn't show promise he said there was nothing he can do and passed me off to a surgeon with no further talks of other non-surgical ideas or any other ideas. I felt like a number, not a real person necessarily.
UofU Patient
August 02, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I will NOT recommend this clinic due to the inefficiency
UofU Patient
July 23, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have come to trust Dr. McCormick and his evaluations of my problems. He also has a willingness to work with me to achieve the best results with the least discomfort, and he understands and accepts when I decide not to do a certain procedure or see a certain physician. Dr. McCormick is delightful to work with and both he and his residents are polite, caring, and good listeners. I would definitely recommend Dr. McCormick to any/everyone.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick has my full confidence
UofU Patient
July 14, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. McCormick has been a blessing to my ailments. the man is very professional, skillful, focused, always caring for the patient needs first. excellent "bedside" approach. Bless him.
UofU Patient
July 04, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
great pa and doc
UofU Patient
July 02, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick is a very good doctor and I look forward to seeing him.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I appreciate the detail the physician and medical provided to me
UofU Patient
June 25, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
the best information about my condition I ever received.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormack is very friendly and skilled. The procedure was so quick.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
First time for this provider.
UofU Patient
June 20, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I've been a patient at the UOC for more than a decade and have had several Doctors but let me tell you there's absolutely none better than Dr. McCormick
UofU Patient
June 19, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
He is great! he listens to my concerns and is helping me move forward with the plan of my physical challenges. I feel that he cares for me as an individual and is truly trying to help me get out of pain pain.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. McCormick inspires confidence
UofU Patient
June 11, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Very friendly and concerned about my problems
UofU Patient
May 28, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Truly wonderful provider
UofU Patient
May 24, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
May 20, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good job
UofU Patient
May 18, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good
UofU Patient
May 17, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Meeting Dr. McCormick was a great pleasure for me. He was thorough and knowledgeable. I have complete confidence in him!
UofU Patient
May 13, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr McCormick is a life saver
UofU Patient
April 15, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent services Dr was very knowledgeable and excellent diagnostic skills
UofU Patient
March 31, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Was told orders were being sent to physical therapy about working on neck and shoulders but nothing was sent
UofU Patient
March 31, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent experience
UofU Patient
March 28, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
all so very good! explained above and beyond. definitely would strongly recommend. well worth the hour drive from North Ogden!
UofU Patient
March 23, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good
UofU Patient
March 18, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
such awesome care with all my medical issues, she is so patient and kind
UofU Patient
March 07, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
not enough time with Dr
UofU Patient
March 04, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr McCormick is OUTSTANDING!
UofU Patient
February 28, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
First doctor in almost a year that listened to my daughters symptoms and offered a solution rather than jump on the migraine band wagon like the previous 15 doctors.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Both Dr. McCormack and Eric were exceptional.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Great Dr as well as his staff
UofU Patient
January 28, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 28, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick is a great guy that honestly cares about the welfare of his patients. I would recommend him to everyone.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. was first class
UofU Patient
January 16, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick was terrific. He and his intern were thorough and efficient. I got an impression of knowledge of my issue and confident of the forward looking plan for treatment.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
excellent
UofU Patient
January 10, 2019
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Z. McCormick was outstanding.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. MacCormack was great. He explained everything I asked about and more. I was very happy that he did that. He also gave me several options and explained them all in detail. He was great. I wish he were the surgeon.
UofU Patient
December 21, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick is a great doctor he cares about his patients and made me feel at ease when I was concerned.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
GREAT DOCTOR AND EXCEPTIONAL STAFF.
UofU Patient
December 15, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Everyone was amazing. I didn't feel rushed at all. That was some of the best patient care I have had.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
excellent care and concern
UofU Patient
December 05, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
As a nurse that works for this hospital system I must say that my provider is an outstanding example of what our organization strives for in patient care and quality care.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
the doctor and the resident were very nice and answered all our questions and explained all the options.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The doctor has clearly defined an excellent plan to help my back. I am anxious to move forward with the plan and I expect everything to go well. The doctor is really making a significant effort to help me. I am very happy with Dr. McCormick.
UofU Patient
November 17, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The P.A. and the doctor were both excellent. My only complaint is that after I made my follow-up appointments and checked out, I realized that I had not gotten the referral for physical therapy that Dr. McCormich had recommended. I went back and got the referral, but I didn't notice that it was for physical therapy (P.T) at the SJHC instead of the Orthopaedic Center, as we had discussed. When I called to make the P.T. appointment, I was informed that the doctor had to change the referral location, which seems a waste of the doctor's time. Getting the P.T. location changed delayed things by a day, but it all worked out.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
he is great, he spent the time needed to address my concerns and helped me understand next steps
UofU Patient
November 13, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The Dr listened to every single thing. Not just focusing on on one spot. He made me feel like he actually cares about my condition and getting me some relief. I feel he allowed the final decision to be mine while supporting me in that.
UofU Patient
November 06, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Thanks !
UofU Patient
November 04, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
clinical notes are different than what was discussed at appt. Issue is right SI joint Office visit notes state L SI joint
UofU Patient
October 29, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Great treatment from the attending physician and the resident (who went to Hawaii for med school and is from Canada). Great docs.
UofU Patient
October 28, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr McCormick is patient with questions and very pleasant. I like him a lot!
UofU Patient
October 19, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr McCormick is very good about letting me know what he is doing and finding during the procedure. He is friendly and is concerned about my condition.
UofU Patient
October 11, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I really like Dr. McCormick and we have been working together for a few months to try to help my spinal pain, but on this visit - I was not given any treatment choices, other than to have a cortisone shot. I would have like to have him discuss any or all tx's available and get more detail on side effects, success rates, etc.
UofU Patient
October 06, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
my experience was very good
UofU Patient
September 24, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I had a little difficulty getting pre-procedure instructions. I communicated with the office a few different times before getting an answer.
UofU Patient
September 11, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I'm going to come back it was all good
UofU Patient
September 09, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I thought they knew what they were doing
UofU Patient
July 21, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Too many people were in the room. I would have preferred to just see his assistant than have the doctor come in. It made me feel like I couldn't express things that needed to be said, or let me go into detail of things I needed to go over with the doctor. I understand it's a teaching clinic/hospital yet there are other ways in making sure the patient feels their needs were met.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
excellent experience
UofU Patient
July 19, 2018
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. McCormick is hands down one of the best physicians I have ever seen. He walked me through every bit of the procedure so that I understood what was happening. He is very kind and the way he treats his staff was impressive.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McCormick is a caring, wonderful doctor. Always friendly and kind. And Zoe is wonderful and very caring too.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
His skills gave me my life back.
UofU Patient
June 27, 2018
The doctor was very thorough in answering my questions. Additionally he was able to help me remain calm despite my anxiety about the procedure.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2018
Dr. McCormick was very approachable and personable. Obviously very busy but was patient in answering my questions.
UofU Patient
June 17, 2018
He is a wonderful doctor! He takes good care of me. He shows his concern.
UofU Patient
June 14, 2018
Dr. McCormick was very nice. He explained my test results as we looked at the imaging. He clearly explained what his conclusions were and what he wanted to do next. After he listened carefully to my previous treatment, we discussed how this treatment will be administered differently. I like him because he does not mind being asked questions and having to explain his reasoning to the patient, which is refreshing.
UofU Patient
June 14, 2018
More medical terminology would have been nice--it gives a more exact location and idea of what's happening inside the body.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2018
Excellent doctor and staff!!!
UofU Patient
June 05, 2018
excellent
UofU Patient
May 23, 2018
my appt wasn't in the system because a technical problem but they gotmmenright in no problem!!! awesome people at this facility!!!
UofU Patient
May 22, 2018
Dr McCormick is a wonderful doctor. He sure appreciate him.
UofU Patient
May 12, 2018
competent and efficient. appreciate willingness to get me in.
UofU Patient
April 26, 2018
dr. McCormick is awesome w/his bedside manners and truly listened to my concerns and looking for alternatives to medication or procedures for the time being unlike Marilou Oh. I'd prefer seeing Dr McCormick about my back care .
UofU Patient
April 23, 2018
Seems to be very knowledgeable. Availability is difficult - I had to travel from Kaysville to South Jordan for the visit and it took me an hour. I also have to wait 10 more days to get the second injection between the week they say it takes to get authorization from insurance (which I think is ridiculous) and when I can get in to the provider at a closer office - UofU - still 40 minutes away, 9:40am and I have to take the entire day off work, when easier scheduling would require only 2-3 hours
UofU Patient
April 20, 2018
Dr Mccormack is amazing!!
UofU Patient
April 17, 2018
very kind
UofU Patient
April 04, 2018
Good experience: Wonderful doctor. Made my feel at ease. Gave me hope. We was super great!
UofU Patient
March 31, 2018
Dr. McCormick was disrespectful and did not care to help at all.
UofU Patient
March 28, 2018
good
UofU Patient
March 21, 2018
I don't feel like he took time to look into the problem just sent to PT
UofU Patient
March 18, 2018
Fantastic physician. Very knowledgeable and personable. He made sure I understood and agreed with the plan, and though I'm new to this clinic, didn't re-invent the wheel re: my diagnosis, but instead took into consideration my outside records.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2018
thank you all
UofU Patient
March 01, 2018
good experience
UofU Patient
February 15, 2018
the University of Utah is the best in the state, and one of the best in the country! I will always recommend to all that suffer!
UofU Patient
January 31, 2018
Dr. McCormick was attentive and showed genuine concern. He also allowed me to express my thoughts on my care plan, which I appreciated
UofU Patient
January 20, 2018
Dr McCormack was very good, and kind. Took the time to explain things to me.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2018
dr. McCormick was very skilled at performing my procedure. I will certainly recommend him to my family and friends. I'm so happy I went to see him for my health issue and I will certainly continue to have him as my doctor . He provided excellent care.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2018
Doctor was great at explaining the results of my exam and I found him to be concerned and encouraging that I will recover from my injury. He is extremely kind and I can tell he cares about my case and how I can recover quickly and effectively.
UofU Patient
December 28, 2017
I have been very impressed by the Doctors and the time they took to explain everything, with kindness to me .
UofU Patient
December 20, 2017
He kept looking at his watch. He had somewhere else to be. Based on a couple of comments he did not closely study my case. As a specialist he wasn't helpful. He even said he is only sports science back pain specialist.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2017
Everyone was great
UofU Patient
December 14, 2017
I've already shared my positive experience with friends regarding Dr McCormick and his staff.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2017
I will use the services again. had no problems to complain about!
UofU Patient
December 06, 2017
This time was the first time I saw her and she seemed to be in an extreme hurry during the exam but when I saw her the second time it was not like that at all.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2017
Have known Dr McCormick for years
UofU Patient
November 27, 2017
Thank you for trying to help with pain management. Other doctors have told me to suck it up, there was nothing else they could do.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2017
Dr. McCormick is a very kind, competent physician with excellent engagement and understanding of what my treatment goals are.
Zachary McCormick, MD is a board-certified specialist in both Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). He focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain conditions, with an emphasis on improving function and quality of life. He has expertise in the care of neck and back problems, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. His philosophy is grounded in a multi-modal, comprehensive approach that is customized to each individual patient to help achieve his or her specific goals. He received his MD at the University of Pennsylvania, completed a PM&R residency and fellowship at Northwestern University (The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago). Following training, he served as a faculty member at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. McCormick currently serves as Associate Professor of PM&R, the Director of the Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship, and the Director of Clinical Spine Research.
An active researcher, Dr. McCormick's work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spine and joint pain, specifically radicular, discogenic, zygapophyseal joint, sacroiliac joint, and knee joint pain. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and has received research awards from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the National Institute of Diabetes Digestive & Kidney Diseases, and various medical foundations. He serves on the editorial boards for Pain Medicine, The Spine Journal, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. McCormick’s leadership efforts focus strongly on educating and training physicians regarding the safe, appropriate, and effective diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain disorders. He regularly lectures on these topics nationally. He serves on the Board of Directors of Spine Intervention Society (SIS), as the Vice Chair of the SIS Standards Division, as the Chair of the North American Spine Society (NASS) Committee on Interventional Spine Fellowships, and on the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) Annual Program Committee.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-213-6980
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Education History
| Fellowship | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Pain Medicine Fellow |
| Residency | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident |
| Internship | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Transitional Internship |
| Professional Medical | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Haverford College Neuroscience B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Dudli S, Ballatori A, Bay-Jensen AC, McCormick ZL, ONeill CW, Demir-Deviren S, Krug R, Heggli I, Juengel A, Karppinen J, Brunner F, Farshad M, Distler O, Lotz JC, Fields AJ (2020). Serum Biomarkers for Connective Tissue and Basement Membrane Remodeling are Associated with Vertebral Endplate Bone Marrow Lesions as Seen on MRI (Modic Changes). Int J Mol Sci, 21(11).
- Cushman DM, Monson N, Conger A, Kendall RW, Henrie AM, McCormick ZL (2019). Use of 0.5mL and 1.0mL of local anesthetic for genicular nerve blocks. doi: 10.1093/pm/pny277. 20(5):1049-1052. Pain Med, 20(5), 1049-1052.
- Walega DR, McCormick ZL, Manning D, Beal M, Hardt K, Avram M (2019). Radiofrequency Ablation of Genicular Nerves Prior to Total Knee Replacement Has No Effect on Post-Operative Pain Outcomes: A Prospective Randomized Sham-Control Trial with 6 Month Follow-up. pii: rapm-2018-100094. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2018-100094. [Epub ahead of print]PMID:31023931. Reg Anesth Pain Med.
- Vydra, D, Hynes A, Clements N, Nagpal A, Julia J, Schneider BJ, Maus TP, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2019). Current Practice Trends in Image-Guidance During Cervical and Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections. pii: pnz065. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnz065. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available. PMID:30938803. Pain Med.
- McCormick ZL, Smith CC, MD, Engel, AJ (2018). Patient Safety Committee Preventing External Skin Burns During Thermal Radiofrequency Neurotomy. Accepted for publication. doi: 10.1093/pm/pny274. [Epub ahead of print]. Pain Med, 20(4), 852-853.
- Conger A, McCormick ZL, Henrie AM (2019). Pes Anserine Tendon Injury Resulting from Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Inferior Medial Genicular Nerve. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12155. [Epub ahead of print]PMID:30859692. PM R.
- Popescu A, McCormick ZL, Smith CC, Spine Intervention Societys Patient Safety Committee (2019). Strategies to Minimize Risk in Lumbar Transforaminal Injections: Imaging and Injectate. pii: pnz034. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnz034. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available. PMID:30856263. Pain Med.
- Tate Q, House LM, McCormick ZL, Mahan MA (2019). High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Primarily Axial Back Pain due to Degenerative Scoliosis with Spinopelvic Imbalance: Case Report. pii: pnz043. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnz043. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available. Pain Med.
- McCormick ZL, Choi H, Reddy R, Syed RH, Bhave M, Kendall MC, Khan D, Nagpal G, Teramoto M, Walega DR (2019). A Randomized Prospective Trial of Cooled Versus Traditional Radiofrequency Ablation of the Medial Branch Nerves for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Joint Pain. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2018-000035. Reg Anesth Pain Med, 44(3), 389-397.
- Burnham T, Hilgenhurst G, McCormick ZL (2019). Second-degree Skin Burn from A Radiofrequency Grounding Pad: A Case Report and Review of Risk Mitigation Strategies.doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12143. [Epub ahead of print]. PM R.
- Krug R, Joseph GB, Han M, Fields A, Cheung J, Mundada M, Bailey J, Rochette A, Ballatori A, McCulloch CE, McCormick ZL, ONeill C, Link TM, Lotz J (2019). Associations between Vertebral Body Fat Fraction and Intervertebral Disc Biochemical Composition as assessed by Quantitative MRI.doi: 10.1002/jmri.26675. [Epub ahead of print]. J Magn Reson Imaging.
- Furman MB, Bernstein J, McCormick ZL, Schneider BJ (2019). Concerns regarding Interventional Spine and Pain Procedures in Patients on Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications (Second Edition). doi:10.1136/rapm-2018-100223. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available. PMID:30635499. Reg Anesth Pain Med.
- Starr JB, Gold L, McCormick ZL, Suri P, Friedly J (2019). Trends in lumbar radiofrequency ablation utilization from 2007 - 2016. pii: S1529-9430(19)30002-6. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2019.01.001. [Epub ahead of print]. Spine J.
- McCormick ZL, Schnieder B, Smith C (2019). FactFinders for Patient Safety: Driving After an Epidural Steroid Injection Without Sedation. 10.1093/pm/pny155. Pain Med, 20(1), 195-196.
- Conger A, Burnham T, Cushman DM, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, Kendall R, McCormick ZL (2018). Does Updated Compared to Older Fluoroscopic Imaging Technology Reduce Radiation Dose During Interventional Spine Procedures? A Pragmatic Cohort Study. PRM+ Journal of Quantitative Research in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1(2), 56-60.
- McCormick ZL amp Hooton M (2018). Regenerative Medicine: Ushering in a New Era in Pain Medicine. doi: 10.1093/pm/pny259. [Epub ahead of print]. Pain Med.
- McCormick ZL, Chang Chien GC, So M, Datta R, Singh JR (2018). Three Epidural Steroid Techniques. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.09.034. PM R, 10(11), 1271-1278.
- Kendall MC, Castro Alves LJ, Suh EI, McCormick ZL, De Oliveira GS (2018). Regional Anesthesia to Ameliorate Postoperative Analgesia Outcomes in Pediatric Surgical Patients: An Updated Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. doi: 10.2147/LRA.S185554. eCollection 2018. Local Reg Anesth, 15(11), 91-109.
- McCormick ZL, Popescu A, Smith C, Spine Intervention Societys Patient Safety Committee (2018). FactFinders for Patient Safety: Risk of Bleeding with Nonaspirin Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Before Spine Procedures. doi: 10.1093/pm/pny091. Pain Med, 19(11), 2322-2323.
- Cushman DM, Ofek E, Syed RH, Clements N, Gardner JE, Sams JM, Mulvey JL, McCormick ZL (2018). The Effectiveness of Injected Corticosteroid Type, Dose, and Volume for the Treatment of Pain in Small- and Intermediate-size Joints: A Systematic Review. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.09.040. [Epub ahead of print]. PM R.
- Wagner GE, Cushman DM, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2018). Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time in Lumbar Medial Branch Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation. PRM+ Journal of Quantitative Research in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1(2), 37-41.
- Cushman D, Sliwa J, McCormick ZL (2018). Is Residency Training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation a Sedentary Activity? PRM+ Journal of Quantitative Research in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1(2), 52-55.
- McCormick ZL, Shah VN (2018). Objective Technical Considerations for Appropriate Digital Subtraction Imaging during Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.05.002. [Epub 2018 May 26]. PM R, 10(10), 1130-1133.
- Popescu A, Patel J, McCormick ZL, Maus TP, Rodes M, Walega DR, Smith CC (2018). FactFinders for Patient Safety: Are Gadolinium-Based Contrast Media Safe Alternatives to Iodinated Contrast Agents for the Safe Performance of Spinal Injection Procedures? doi: 10.1093/pm/pny090. Pain Med, 1;19(10), 2089-2090.
- Saltychev M, Mattie R, McCormick Z, Laimi K (2018). Psychometric properties of the neck disability index amongst patients with chronic neck pain using item response theory. Disabil Rehabil, 40(18), 2116-2121.
- Schneider B, McCormick ZL, Smith C (2018). FactFinders for Patient Safety: Conscious Sedation. doi: 10.1093/pm/pny048. Pain Med, 1;19(9), 1872-1873.
- Walega DR, McCormick ZL (2018). Chemical Neurolysis of the Genicular Nerves for Chronic Knee Pain: Reviving an Old Dog and an Old Trick. Pain Med, 19(9), 1882-1884.
- McCormick ZL, Reddy R, Korn M, Dayanim D, Syed RH, Bhave M, Zhukalin M, Choxi S, Ebrahimi A, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ, Khan D, Nagpal G, Bouffard K, Walega DR (2018). A Prospective Randomized Trial of Prognostic Genicular Nerve Blocks to Determine the Predictive Value for the Outcome of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis. Pain Med, 19(8), 1628-1638.
- Revivo GA, Amstutz DK, Gagon CM, McCormick ZL (2018). Interdisciplinary Pain Management Improves Pain and Function in Pediatric Patients with Chronic Pain Associated with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. PM R, S1934-1482(18), 30376-9.
- Revivo G, Amstutz DK, Gagnon CM, McCormick ZL (2018). Interdisciplinary Pain Management Improves Pain and Function in Pediatric Patients with Chronic Pain Associated with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome.LID - S1934-1482(18)30376-9 [pii]LID - 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.06.018 [doi]. (Epub ahead of print) PM R.
- McCormick ZL, Schneider B, Smith C (2018). Driving After an Epidural Steroid Injection Without Sedation.LID - 10.1093/pm/pny155 [doi]. (Epub ahead of print) Pain Med.
- Saltychev M, Liami K, Rantakokko J, Mattie R, McCormick ZL, Aalto V, Kivimaki M, Vahtera J (2018). Use of Pain Medication Before and After Lumbar Discectomy: Longitudinal Analysis of a Nation-Wide Cohort 2018. doi: 10.23736/S0026-4733.18.07580-6. Epub 2018 Feb 1. Minerva Chir, 73(3), 280-287.
- McCormick ZL, Walega DR (2018). Third-Degree Skin Burn from Conventional Radiofrequency Ablation of the Inferiomedial Genicular Nerve. Pain Med, 19(5), 1095-1097.
- Schneider B, McCormick ZL, OBrien Jr D, Bunch M, Smith C (2018). On Behalf of the Spine Intervention Society's Patient Safety Committee. Factfinders for Patient Safety: Conscious Sedation. doi.org/10.1093/pm/pny048. Pain Med.
- Smith CC, Schneider B, McCormick ZL, Gill J, Loomba V, Engel AJ, Duszynski B, King W (2018). Risks and Benefits of Ceasing or Continuing Anticoagulant Medication for Image-Guided Procedures for Spine Pain: A Systematic Review. Pain Med, 19(3), 438-448.
- McCormick ZL, Chung B, Smith C (2018). Internal Skin Burn due to Novel Radiofrequency Ablation Technology Applications in Interventional Spine Pain Procedure; Spine Intervention Society FactFinder. doi: 10.1093/pm/pny017. [Epub ahead of print]. Pain Med.
- McCormick ZL, DeFrancesch F, Loomba V, Moradian M, Bathina R, Rappard G (2018). Diagnostic Value, Prognostic Value, and Safety of Provocation Discography. Pain Med, 19(1), 3-8.
- Kennedy DJ, Zheng PZ, Smuck M, McCormick ZL, Huynh L, Schneider BJ (2018). A minimum of 5-year follow-up after lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections in patients with lumbar radicular pain due to intervertebral disc herniation. Spine J, 18(1), 29-35.
- McCormick ZL, Nelson A, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ, Nagpal G, Walega DR (2017). Does Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection with Low-Dose Lidocaine Cause Objective Upper Extremity Weakness? A Preliminary Study. Pain Med, 18(12), 2296-2305.
- McCormick ZL, Walega DR (2017). Achieving Meaningful Success in Studies of Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation.LID - 10.1093/pm/pnx265 [doi]. (Epub ahead of print) Pain Med.
- Cushman D, Teramoto M, Curtis B, Lee DT, Marcolina A, McCormick Z (2017). Does Trainee Involvement in Fluoroscopic Injections Affect Fluoroscopic Time, Immediate Pain Reduction, and Complication Rate? PM R, 9(10), 1013-1019.
- Saltychev M, Mattie R, McCormick Z, Barlund E, Laimi K (2017). Psychometric properties of the Oswestry Disability Index. Int J Rehabil Res, 40(3), 202-208.
- McCormick ZL, Korn M, Reddy R, Marcolina A, Dayanim D, Mattie R, Cushman D, Bhave M, McCarthy RJ, Khan D, Nagpal G, Walega DR (2017). Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerves for Chronic Pain due to Knee Osteoarthritis: Six-Month Outcomes. Pain Med, 18(9), 1631-1641.
- Schneider BJ, McCormick ZL, Smith CC (2017). Particulate or Nonparticulate Steroids for Lumbar Transforaminal Injections. Pain Med, 18(9), 1817-1818.
- McCormick ZL, Mattie R, Ebrahimi A, Lee DT, Marcolina A, Press J, Kennedy DJ, Smuck M, Walega DR, Cushman D (2017). Is There a Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time During Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections? Pain Med, 18(7), 1326-1333.
- McCormick ZL, Bhave M, Lee DT, Scholten P, Chu SK, Babu AN, Caldwell M, Ziegler C, Ashraf H, Clark R, Gross C, Cara J, McCormick K, Ross B, Press J, Walega DR, Cushman D (2017). The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time During Intraarticular Hip Injection: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Pain Physician, 20(5), E721-E726.
- McCormick ZL, Popescu A, Smith CC (2017). Fact Finders for Patient Safety: Routine Intravenous Access for Epidural Steroid Injections Without Sedation. Pain Med, 18(6), 1193-1194.
- Maneyapanda MB, McCormick ZL, Marciniak C, Reger C (2017). Long-Term Dosing of Intrathecal Baclofen in the Treatment of Spasticity After Acquired Brain Injury. PM R, 9(6), 556-562.
- Mattie R, Wong J, McCormick Z, Yu S, Saltychev M, Laimi K (2017). Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy for the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review of the Literature. PM R, 9(6), 603-611.
- Saltychev M, Mattie R, McCormick Z, Laimi K (2017). Confirmatory factor analysis of 12-Item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule in patients with musculoskeletal pain conditions. Clin Rehabil, 31(5), 702-709.
- Mattie R, McCormick ZL, Fogg B, Cushman DM (2017). The effect of body mass index on fluoroscopy time and radiation dose in intra-articular glenohumeral joint injections. Clin Imaging, 42, 19-24.
- Saltychev M, Barlund E, Mattie R, McCormick Z, Paltamaa J, Laimi K (2017). A study of the psychometric properties of 12-item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 in a large population of people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Clin Rehabil, 31(2), 262-272.
- McCormick ZL, Nelson A, Bhave M, Zhukalin M, Kendall M, McCarthy RJ, Khan D, Nagpal G, Walega DR (2017). A Prospective Randomized Comparative Trial of Targeted Steroid Injection Via Epidural Catheter Versus Standard C7-T1 Interlaminar Approach for the Treatment of Unilateral Cervical Radicular Pain. Reg Anesth Pain Med, 42(1), 82-89.
- McCormick ZL, Choxi SC, Lee DT, Marcolina A, Press J, Kennedy DJ, Smuck M, Walega DR, Cushman DM (2017). The Impact of Body Mass Index on Fluoroscopy Time During Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection; A Multicenter Cohort Study. Pain Med, 18(1), 25-35.
- Carr CM, Plastaras CT, Pingree MJ, Smuck M, Maus TP, Geske JR, El-Yahchouchi CA, McCormick ZL, Kennedy DJ (2016). Immediate Adverse Events in Interventional Pain Procedures: A Multi-Institutional Study. Pain Med, 17(12), 2155-2161.
- Reddy RD, McCormick ZL, Marshall B, Mattie R, Walega DR (2016). Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Genicular Nerves for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain: A Protocol for Patient Selection and Case Series. Anesth Pain Med, 6(6), e39696.
- Babu AN, McCormick Z, Kennedy DJ, Press J (2016). Local, national, and service component cost variations in the management of low back pain: Considerations for the clinician. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 29(4), 685-692.
- McCormick ZL, Cushman D, Marshall B, Caldwell M, Patel J, Ghannad L, Eng C, Makovitch S, Babu A, Chu SK, Marciniak C, Walega DR, Press J, Plastaras C, Kennedy DJ (2016). Pain Reduction and Repeat Injections After Transforaminal Epidural Injection With Particulate Versus Nonparticulate Steroid for the Treatment of Chronic Painful Lumbosacral Radiculopathy. PM R, 8(11), 1039-1045.
- Mattie R, McCormick ZL, Laimi K, Saltychev M (2016). Using Item Response Theory to Determine the Ability of the Numeric Rating Scale to Accurately Discriminate Between Levels of Pain Severity in Patients with Radicular or Musculoskeletal. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.07.330. Epub 2016 Sep 24. PM R, 8(9S), S293.
- Saltychev M, Mattie R, McCormick ZL, Laimi K (2016). Poster 109 Confirmatory Factor Analysis of 12-Item WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions. PM R, 8(9S), S197.
- Maneyapanda MB, Chang Chien GC, Mattie R, Amorapanth P, Reger C, McCormick ZL (2016). Ultrasound Guidance for Technically Challenging Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Refill: Three Cases and Procedure Description. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 95(9), 692-7.
- Cushman DM, Mattie R, Clements ND, McCormick ZL (2016). The Effect of Body Mass Index on Fluoroscopic Time and Radiation Dose During Intra-articular Hip Injections. PM R, 8(9), 876-82.
- Mattie R, McCormick Z, Saltychev M, Laimi K (2016). Poster 403 Using Item Response Theory to Determine the Ability of the Numeric Rating Scale to Accurately Discriminate Between Levels of Pain Severity in Patients with Radicular or Musculoskeletal Pain. PM R, 8(9S), S293.
- Maneyapanda MB, McCormick Z, Marciniak CM, Reger CD (2016). Poster 372 Long-Term Intrathecal Baclofen Treatment for Spasticity after Acquired Brain Injury: Does Diagnosis Affect Dosing? PM R, 8(9S), S282.
- Cushman D, Flis A, Jensen B, McCormick Z (2016). The Effect of Body Mass Index on Fluoroscopic Time and Radiation Dose During Sacroiliac Joint Injections. PM R, 8(8), 767-72.
- Chu SK, Babu AN, McCormick Z, Mathews A, Toledo S, Oswald M (2016). Outcomes of Inpatient Rehabilitation in Patients With Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty. PM R, 8(8), 761-6.
- Cushman D, Mattie R, Curtis B, Flis A, McCormick ZL (2016). The effect of body mass index on fluoroscopic time and radiation dose during lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections. Spine J, 16(7), 876-83.
- McCormick ZL, Cushman D, Lee DT, Scholten P, Chu SK, Babu AN, Caldwell M, Ziegler C, Ashraf H, Sundar B, Clark R, Gross C, Cara J, McCormick K, Ross B, Smith CC, Press J, Smuck M, Walega DR (2016). Is There a Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time During Sacroiliac Joint Injection? A Multicenter Cohort Study. Pain Med, 17(7), 1241-8.
- McCormick ZL, Chu SK, Binler D, Neudorf D, Mathur SN, Lee J, Marciniak C (2016). Intrathecal Versus Oral Baclofen: A Matched Cohort Study of Spasticity, Pain, Sleep, Fatigue, and Quality of Life. PM R, 8(6), 553-62.
- Lucas M, Stewart C, Mattie R, McCormick ZL, Saltychev M, Levin J (2016). A Systematic Review of Available Treatments for Discogenic Low Back Pain. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 4(2), 117-31.
- Mattie R, McCormick ZL, Huie H (2016). Presentation and Rehabilitation in a Patient with Toxoplasmosis Encephalitis: A Case Study and Review. Phys Med Rehabil, 8(6), 602-606.
- Carr CM, Plastaras CT, Pingree MJ, Smuck M, Maus TP, Geske JR, El-Yahchouchi CA, McCormick ZL, Kennedy DJ (2016). Immediate Adverse Events in Interventional Pain Procedures: A Multi-Institutional Study.LID - pnw051 [pii]. (Epub ahead of print) Pain Med.
- Safaeian P, Mattie R, Hahn M, Plastaras CT, McCormick ZL (2016). Novel Treatment of Radicular Pain With a Multi-Mechanistic Combination Topical Agent: A Case Series and Literature Review. Anesth Pain Med, 6(2), e33322.
- McCormick ZL, Slipman C, Kotcharian A, Chhatre A, Bender FJ 3rd, Salam A, Menkin S, Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C (2016). Percutaneous Lumbar Disc Decompression Using the Dekompressor: A Prospective Long-Term Outcome Study.LID - pnv122 [pii]. (Epub ahead of print) Pain Med.
- El-Yahchouchi CA, Plastaras CT, Maus TP, Carr CM, McCormick ZL, Geske JR, Smuck M, Pingree MJ, Kennedy DJ (2016). Adverse Event Rates Associated with Transforaminal and Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: A Multi-Institutional Study. Pain Med, 17(2), 239-49.
- Joshi AB, McCormick ZL, Sully K, Garvan C, Plastaras CT (2016). Factors That Predict Satisfaction With Medical Care: Data From 27,212 Injured Workers Surveyed for 14 Years. J Occup Environ Med, 58(1), 101-7.
- McCormick ZL, Lynch M, Liem B, Jacobs G, Hwang P, Hornby TG, Rydberg L, Roth E (2016). Feasibility for developing cardiovascular exercise recommendations for persons with motor-complete paraplegia based on manual wheelchair propulsion; A protocol and preliminary data. J Spinal Cord Med, 39(1), 45-9.
- Saltychev M, Vastamaki H, Mattie R, McCormick Z, Vastamaki M, Laimi K (2016). Psychometric Properties of the Pain Numeric Rating Scale When Applied to Multiple Body Regions among Professional Musicians. PLoS ONE, 11(9), e0161874.
- Plastaras C, McCormick Z, Nguyen C, Rho M, Nack SH, Roth D, Casey E, Carneiro K, Cucchiara A, Press J, McLean J, Caldera F (2016). Is Hip Abduction Strength Asymmetry Present in Female Runners in the Early Stages of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Am J Sports Med, 44(1), 105-12.
- McCormick ZL (2016). Public Commentary: Best Practices in Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy: Optimizing Therapy and Troubleshooting. Neuromodulation.
- McCormick ZL, Lynch M, Jacobs J, Liem B, Hwang P, Hornby TG, Ryderberg L, Roth E (2016). Feasibility for Developing Cardiovascular Exercise Recommendations for Persons with Motor-Complete Paraplegia Based on Wheel Propulsion Energy Consumption. J Spinal Cord Med, 39(1), 45-49.
- McCormick ZL, Gagnon CM, Caldwell M, Patel J, Kornfeld S, Atchison J, Stanos S, Harden RN, Calisoff R (2015). Short-Term Functional, Emotional, and Pain Outcomes of Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treated in a Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Pain Management Program. Pain Med, 16(12), 2357-67.
- McCormick Z, Kennedy DJ, Garvan C, Rivers E, Temme K, Margolis S, Zander E, Rohr A, Smith MC, Plastaras C (2015). Response to: Letter to the Editor Regarding Comparison of Pain Score Reduction Using Triamcinolone vs. Betamethasone in Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections for Lumbosacral Radicular Pain. McCormick Z et al. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2015 Apr 16 [EPUB AHEAD OF PRINT]. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 94(12), e122-4.
- McCormick Z, Kennedy DJ, Garvan C, Rivers E, Temme K, Margolis S, Zander E, Rohr A, Smith MC, Plastaras C (2015). Comparison of Pain Score Reduction Using Triamcinolone vs. Betamethasone in Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections for Lumbosacral Radicular Pain. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 94(12), 1058-64.
- Plastaras C, McCormick ZL, Garvan C, Macron D, Joshi A, Chimes G, Smeal W, Rittenberg J, Kennedy DJ (2015). Adverse events associated with fluoroscopically guided lumbosacral transforaminal epidural steroid injections. Spine J, 15(10), 2157-65.
- McCormick Z, Cushman D, Caldwell M, Marshall B, Ghannad L, Eng C, Patel J, Makovitch S, Chu SK, Babu AN, Walega DR, Marciniak C, Press J, Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C (2015). Does Electrodiagnostic Confirmation of Radiculopathy Predict Pain Reduction after Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection? A Multicenter Study.LID - e140 [pii]. J Nat Sci, 1(8).
- McCormick ZL, Chu SK, Goodman D, Oswald M, Reger C, Sliwa J (2015). An Appropriate Population for Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation? A Case Series of Three Patients With Advanced Heart Failure on Continuous Inotropic Support. PM R, 7(6), 662-6.
- McCormick ZL, Kennedy DJ (2015). Truth in Medicine: Why most reviews and commentaries on spine treatments are flawed. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 3(2), 124-8.
- Mattie R, McCormick ZL, Yu S, Kennedy DJ, Levin J (2015). Are All Epidurals Created Equally? A Review of the Literature on Caudal, Interlaminar, and Transforaminal Injections from the Last 5 years. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 3(2), 159-72.
- Cushman D, McCormick Z, Casey E, Plastaras CT (2015). Discrepancies in describing pain: is there agreement between numeric rating scale scores and pain reduction percentage reported by patients with musculoskeletal pain after corticosteroid injection? Pain Med, 16(5), 870-6.
- Lynch MM, McCormick Z, Liem B, Jacobs G, Hwang P, Hornby TG, Rydberg L, Roth EJ (2015). Energy Cost of Lower Body Dressing, Pop-Over Transfers, and Manual Wheelchair Propulsion in People with Paraplegia Due to Motor-Complete Spinal Cord Injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 21(2), 140-8.
- McCormick ZL, Walega DR (2015). Cervical epidural steroid injection for refractory somatic tinnitus. Pain Pract, 15(2), e28-33.
- McCormick ZL, Marshall B, Walker J, McCarthy R, Walega DR (2015). Long-Term Function, Pain and Medication Use Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation for Lumbar Facet Syndrome.LID - 028 [pii]. Int J Anesth Anesth, 2(2).
- McCormick Z, Margolis S, Temme K, Rivers E, Cameron SA, Smith MC, Rohr A, Zander E, Garvan C, Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C (2015). Concordant pain provocation during transforaminal epidural steroid injection for lumbosacral radiculopathy: effect on pain outcome and predictive factors. Pain Physician, 18(1), E19-26.
- McCormick ZL (2015). Public Commentary: Best Practices in Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy: Dosing and Long-Term Management. Neuromodulation.
- McCormick Z, Cushman D, Casey E, Garvan C, Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C (2014). Factors associated with pain reduction after transforaminal epidural steroid injection for lumbosacral radicular pain. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 95(12), 2350-6.
- McCormick ZL, Walker JT, Marshall B, McCarthy R, Walega DR (2014). Long-term Pain and Functional Outcomes of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation for Lumbar Facet Syndrome: A Case Series. Phys Med Rehabil Int, 1(5), 5.
- Chu SK, McCormick Z, Hwang S, Sliwa JA, Rydberg L (2014). Outcomes of acute inpatient rehabilitation of patients with left ventricular assist devices. PM R, 6(11), 1008-12.
- Chang-Chien GC, Knezevic NN, McCormick Z, Chu SK, Trescot AM, Candido KD (2014). Transforaminal versus interlaminar approaches to epidural steroid injections: a systematic review of comparative studies for lumbosacral radicular pain. Pain Physician, 17(4), E509-24.
- Plastaras C, McCormick Z, Macron D, Garvan C, Joshi A, Chimes G, Smeal W, Rittenberg J (2014). Adverse events associated with fluoroscopically guided zygapophyseal joint injections. Pain Physician, 17(4), 297-304.
- McCormick Z, Bouffard KJ, Neudorf D, Casey E (2014). A mediastinal mass presenting with unilateral periscapular and arm pain. PM R, 6(6), 560-3.
- Mathur SN, Chu SK, McCormick Z, Chang Chien GC, Marciniak CM (2014). Long-term intrathecal baclofen: outcomes after more than 10 years of treatment. PM R, 6(6), 506-513.e1.
- Chien GC, McCormick Z, Araujo M, Candido KD (2014). The potential contributing effect of ketorolac and fluoxetine to a spinal epidural hematoma following a cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection: a case report and narrative review. Pain Physician, 17(3), E385-95.
- McCormick ZL (04/29/2014). A Practical Plan for Preventing Low Back Pain. The Waiting Room.
- McCormick ZL (2014). A Systematic Review of Opioid Prescription Guidelines for the Treatment of Chronic Pain. Rehab in Review.
- McCormick Z, Chang-Chien G, Marshall B, Huang M, Harden RN (2014). Phantom limb pain: a systematic neuroanatomical-based review of pharmacologic treatment. Pain Med, 15(2), 292-305.
- McCormick ZL (2014). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Migraine Prophylaxis. Rehab in Review, 22(10).
- McCormick Z, Plastaras C (2014). Transforaminal epidural steroid injection in the treatment of lumbosacral radicular pain caused by epidural lipomatosis: a case series and review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 27(2), 181-90.
- McCormick Z, Lynch M, Chen D (2013). Fever after traumatic spinal cord injury: a case of Brucella sepsis. PM R, 5(11), 982-4.
- McCormick ZL (2013). Characterizing Long-term Pain and Pain-related Disability in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Rehab in Review, 21(10).
- McCormick Z, Chu SK, Chang-Chien GC, Joseph P (2013). Acute pain control challenges with buprenorphine/naloxone therapy in a patient with compartment syndrome secondary to McArdle's disease: a case report and review. Pain Med, 14(8), 1187-91.
- McCormick ZL (2013). The Effects of Wedged Footwear on Lower Limb Frontal Plane Biomechanics During Running. Rehab in Review.
- McCormick ZL (2013). Characterizing Diffuse Axonal Injury after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: a Novel use of Moltivoxel Proton Spectroscopy. Rehab in Review, 21(3).
- McCormick ZL (2013). The Incidence of Stingers in Professional Football Players. Rehab in Review, 21(1).
- McCormick ZL, Plastaras C (2013). Efficacy of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in the Treatment of Lumbosacral Radicular Pain in Obese, Overweight, and Non-overweight Populations; a Pilot Study. J Back Musculoskeletal Rehabil, 26(2), 183-8.
- McCormick ZL (2012). Ambient hospital noise causes sleep disruption as measured by EEG. Rehab in Review, 21(9).
Review
- Cushman DM, Bruno B, Christiansen J, Schultz A, McCormick ZL (2018). Efficacy of Injected Corticosteroid Type, Dose, and Volume for Pain in Large Joints: A Narrative Review. [Review]. PM R, 10(7), 748-757.
- House LM, Barrette K, Mattie R, McCormick ZL (2018). Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection: Techniques and Evidence. [Review]. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am, 29(1), 1-17.
- Kendall MC, Robbins ZM, Cohen A, Minn M, Benzuly SE, Triebwasser AS, McCormick ZL, Gorgone M (2017). Selected highlights in clinical anesthesia research. [Review]. J Clin Anesth, 43, 90-97.