Allison Glinka Przybysz
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 415 reviews )

Allison Glinka Przybysz, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University Orthopaedic Center

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
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  • Dr. Allison Glinka Przybysz, MD, MPH is a board-certified Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with spine and musculoskeletal pain. She has expertise in non-operative spine care including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions affecting the sacroiliac joints, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine.

    Her treatment philosophy is guided by a multimodal, holistic approach that embraces collaboration with physical therapists, psychologists, acupuncturists, and surgical specialists to provide comprehensive spine care and to optimize patients’ individual goals.

    Dr. Glinka Przybysz completed her training as a surgical intern at Northwestern University and was a resident at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago, IL (affiliated with University of Chicago). She completed her pain medicine fellowship at the University of California, Davis. Following training she served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

    Dr. Glinka Przybysz is an active clinical researcher with degrees in engineering, epidemiology and public health. She has research interests in multimodal spine care, access to opioid-sparing interventional therapies, and utilization of new biomedical technologies in patient care. She serves on the Evidence Analysis Committee for the Spine Interventional Society (SIS) and the Ethics and Professionalism Committee for the North American Spine Society (NASS).

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 415 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

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    August 31, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr, Przybysz is simply one of the best physicians I have ever had. She explains everything completely, she is professional yet allows for some personal interaction. By the way, the treatment I received is like a miracle! I am very pleased!

    August 28, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 1 out of 5

    Honestly, not sure what to say. My experience has not been that great. I think she's a good person but' very passive aggressive is the best way to put it I think she's pretty good at what she does but doesn't always have a cooperative approach to the current issue at hand

    August 28, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I really appreciated the doctor's friendly, kind demeanor along with her helpful attitude. She listened carefully, asked great questions and answered mine completely. I'm very happy with the care I received.

    August 28, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very nice and professional Doctor. Very impressed!

    August 27, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I was very impressed with Allison's care and explanations. I also had a trusted friend with a medical background sit in to make sure he could explain things later in terms I would understand...he was very impressed with her approach, expertise, and recommendations. I think I am in good hands with Dr. Glinka Przybysz.

    August 27, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Glinka Przybysz is an excellent doctor. Her ability to care, listen, diagnose, and communicate is exceptional, and I would recommend her to all.

    August 22, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    You would be very wise to never lose this physician! She is cool,calm, and instills confidence in her patients.

    August 17, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Medical personnel were very patient with me. Took time to explain everything. I didn't feel rushed or pushed.

    August 14, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Well, she's the best. Kind, informative, calming. Told me everything she was doing and kept me included in the procedure. So good. Thank you.

  • Dr. Allison Glinka Przybysz, MD, MPH is a board-certified Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with spine and musculoskeletal pain. She has expertise in non-operative spine care including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions affecting the sacroiliac joints, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine.

    Her treatment philosophy is guided by a multimodal, holistic approach that embraces collaboration with physical therapists, psychologists, acupuncturists, and surgical specialists to provide comprehensive spine care and to optimize patients’ individual goals.

    Dr. Glinka Przybysz completed her training as a surgical intern at Northwestern University and was a resident at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago, IL (affiliated with University of Chicago). She completed her pain medicine fellowship at the University of California, Davis. Following training she served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

    Dr. Glinka Przybysz is an active clinical researcher with degrees in engineering, epidemiology and public health. She has research interests in multimodal spine care, access to opioid-sparing interventional therapies, and utilization of new biomedical technologies in patient care. She serves on the Evidence Analysis Committee for the Spine Interventional Society (SIS) and the Ethics and Professionalism Committee for the North American Spine Society (NASS).

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pain Medicine - University of California, Davis Fellow
    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital Resident
    Residency Preliminary Surgery - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences M.D.
    Graduate Training Public Health - Case Western Reserve University M.P.H.
    Undergraduate Electrical Engineering - Massachusetts Institute of Technology B.S.E.E.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Cooper AN, Sen H, Kanjanapanang N, Saad K, Wahl G, Young C, Essman M, Fogarty AE, Burnham T, Conger AM, McCormick ZL, Glinka Przybysz A (2025). Adverse Events Associated With Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: An Analysis of the MAUDE Data base and Implications for Pain and Spine Clinicians. Neuromodulation, 28(4), 619-626. (Read full article)
    2. Glinka Przybysz A, Galang E, Sangio CA, Wirawan C, Cooper AN, Amatto A, Martin B, Burnham R, Conger AM, McCormick ZL, Burnham TR (2025). Evaluating prognostic block selection criteria in cervical medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy: A retrospective cohort study. Interventional Pain Medicine, 4(1), 100559. (Read full article)
    3. Brown TK, Caragea MA, Beckwith M, Ni A, Chen L, Woodworth T, Blatt M, Cheney C, Carson D, Kuo K, Randall D, Huang EY, Carefoot A, Mills M, Cooper AN, Przybysz AG, Burnham T, Conger AM, McCormick ZL (2025). Evaluating the effectiveness of genicular radiofrequency ablation for chronic knee pain using the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) global health-physical health domain: Results of a cross-sectional cohort study. Interventional Pain Medicine, 4(1), 100539. (Read full article)
    4. Boos A, Cooper A, Martin B, Burnham R, Glinka Przybysz A, Conger AM, McCormick ZL, Burnham TR (2024). The effectiveness of sacral lateral branch radiofrequency neurotomy for posterior sacroiliac joint complex pain in patients selected by dual sacral lateral branch blocks; A real-world cohort study. Interventional Pain Medicine, 3(4), 100442. (Read full article)
    5. Caragea M, Le A, Curtis T, Ni A, Clark T, Joyce A, Hickman C, Lawrence B, Randell Z, Goodman P, Poduska A, Rasmussen M, Cooper A, Teramoto M, Glinka Przybysz A, Burnham T, Conger A, McCormick ZL (2024). The effect of lumbar medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy on cobb angle progression in individuals with adult scoliosis compared to natural history: A cross-sectional study. Interventional Pain Medicine, 3(2), 100411. (Read full article)
    6. Glinka Przybysz A, Cooper A, McCormick ZL (2023). Response to: Commentary by Dr. Wahezi et al., "The importance of interventional pain research in academic settings: a call for change to fortify our future. A message from the Association of Pain Program Directors (APPD)". Pain Med, 24(12), 1401-1402. (Read full article)
    7. Singh N, Jung MJ, Yusuf F, Khan A, Su T, Glinka-Przybysz A, Taylor SL (2023). The Use of Immersive Audiovisual Distraction with Virtual Reality During Pain Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Med. (Read full article)
    8. Glinka Przybysz A, Khudeira Z, Khudeira S, Graham J, Machino K, Jacobs J, Gittler M (2021). Opioid Prescribing and Utilization During Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Admissions. Pain Med, 22(12), 3089-3091. (Read full article)
    9. McGowan ML, Glinka A, Highland J, Asaad G, Sharp RR (2014). Genetics patients' perspectives on clinical genomic testing. Per Med, 10(4), 339-347. (Read full article)
    10. LaBeaud AD, Cross PC, Getz WM, Glinka A, King CH (2011). Rift Valley fever virus infection in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herds in rural South Africa: evidence of interepidemic transmission. Am J Trop Med Hyg, 84(4), 641-6. (Read full article)
    11. LaBeaud AD, Glinka A, Kippes C, King CH (2008). School-based health promotion for mosquito-borne disease prevention in children. J Pediatr, 155(4), 590-2. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Gill B, Cheney C, Clements N, Przybsyz AG, McCormick ZL, Conger A (2022). Radiofrequency Ablation for Zygapophyseal Joint Pain. [Review]. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am, 33(2), 233-249. (Read full article)