Katharine A. Smolinski
( out of 64 reviews )

Katharine A. Smolinski, DO

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-646-8000
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Greenwood Health Center

Midvale
801-213-9400
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South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500
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  • Dr. Katharine Smolinski, DO, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, specializing in the diagnosis and management of spine and musculoskeletal pain conditions. She focuses on comprehensive, multimodal treatments, including opioid-sparing and interventional therapies, and collaborates with patients to create individualized care plans aimed at restoring function and reducing pain. Dr. Smolinski offers a variety of fluoroscopically and ultrasound-guided interventions, such as steroid injections and radiofrequency ablations, at Greenwood Health Center, Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, and South Jordan Health Center. Originally from the East Coast, she completed her residency at the University of Washington and her fellowship at the University of Utah. Outside of work, Dr. Smolinski enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and three dogs, discovering new restaurants, and relaxing with a good book or movie.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 64 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    January 24, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Smolinski treats patients with respect and understanding of their personal situation. It means a lot to those of us who need help with medical concerns. Thank you Dr. Smolinski!

    January 24, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Smolinski is very kind and answers every question I had. She got me in for treatment right away. I appreciate her attentiveness to my issues.

    January 21, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Great doctor and staff.

    January 20, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Smolinski explores all options and makes me part of the decision making process. She's the greatest.

    January 16, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Extremely capable and willing to take time with me so I understood the treatment and the steps to full recovery.

    January 14, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Easy to talk to, listens to me, explains things well. The person I spoke with on the phone to schedule my PT visits commented-in a positive way on Dr. Smolinski's notes on my referral. I would recommend her to anyone that asked.

    January 13, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. was thoughtful courteous, friendly, professional. She's a credit to your hospitial

    January 08, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    She is very personable, easy to talk to and I felt like she listened to all my concerns patiently answering my questions.

    January 06, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Smolinski was a very sweet and caring person I really enjoyed her.

  • Dr. Katharine Smolinski, DO, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, specializing in the diagnosis and management of spine and musculoskeletal pain conditions. She focuses on comprehensive, multimodal treatments, including opioid-sparing and interventional therapies, and collaborates with patients to create individualized care plans aimed at restoring function and reducing pain. Dr. Smolinski offers a variety of fluoroscopically and ultrasound-guided interventions, such as steroid injections and radiofrequency ablations, at Greenwood Health Center, Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, and South Jordan Health Center. Originally from the East Coast, she completed her residency at the University of Washington and her fellowship at the University of Utah. Outside of work, Dr. Smolinski enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and three dogs, discovering new restaurants, and relaxing with a good book or movie.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Assistant Professor (Clinical)

    Education history

    Fellowship Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Fellow
    Chief Resident Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Washington School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Washington School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Osteopathic Medicine - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O.
    Undergraduate Hispanic Studies Program: Medical Spanish and Art History of Spain - University of Virginia
    Undergraduate Comprehensive Science - Villanova University B.S.

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