Carina M. Jackman
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Carina M. Jackman, MD

Languages spoken: English

  • 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

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 140 reviews )

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    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.

    January 02, 2025
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER

    Carina is the best dr I see

    December 10, 2024
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER

    I would highly recommend Dr. Jackman she is caring and always includes you in type of care I need to be doing and I would recommend her to my family and friends anytime she is good at her profession and I hope to continue under her care for ever

    December 09, 2024
    UTAH DIABETES CENTER

    Dr Jackman is everything to pain clinic. I wish she could be at pain clinic more hours each week

    November 16, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Jackman is a good provider and I have been greatful to have her has mr Doctor for the past 4 years she is caring and respectful all the time I would recommend her to my family and friends anytime

    November 03, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Excellent Doctor and very personable. Could not ask for more.

    September 28, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr Jackman is a wonderful provider, she takes the time to explain everything to you. She truly cares about her patients. I would definitely recommend her.

    July 23, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr Jackman is very concerned about my health and would like to make my life as pain free as possible! She puts me first and listens to my concerns - and also will be disappointed if you do not talk to her about that problems you have. She has the attitude of "I want to help"

    July 23, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    I think the U medical center is fortunate to have her on their medical staff.

    July 01, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr Jackson shows that she cares about her patients and wants the best for them.

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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.

    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)