Dan Cushman, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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  • Dan Cushman, M.D., is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries with a particular interest in runners, cyclists, swimmers, and triathletes. He cares for all levels of athletes, from the weekend warrior to Olympic athletes and has a niche expertise in nerve disorders of the arms or legs in athletes. His conservative approach revolves around using exercise as medicine and avoiding medications whenever possible.

    He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Chicago, IL at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Northwestern University), where he served as chief resident, then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Cushman is active in research and is the director of Non-Operative Sports Medicine Research at the University of Utah, with interests including sports epidemiology and musculoskeletal ultrasound for the treatment/prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

    Outside of work, he is active in endurance sports and has 3 children.

    As Dr. Cushman does not see all conditions, in order to better identify the appropriate physician, it is recommended:

    For those with spine pain (low back pain, neck pain) to see a spine specialist by clicking here.

    For those who require pain medications to manage their chronic pain, the University of Utah pain management center can be found here.

    For those with headaches, a University of Utah headache specialist can be found here.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments - Primary
    Orthopaedics - Adjunct

    Patient Rating

    4.9/5

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    November 27, 2022

    Very interested in what I said. Listened and addressed my questions and concerns.

    November 25, 2022

    Dr Cushman is the most caring and attentive Doctor I have ever been treated by. He always treats me with so much respect and concern. I could not have gotten through these last 3 years without him caring for me. The University of Utah Med center is very lucky to have Dr Cushman on their staff!

    November 06, 2022

    Dr Cushman and Megan always listen to the issues I bring up and have suggestions on how to improve. I am so fortunate to have them treating me

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  • Dan Cushman, M.D., is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries with a particular interest in runners, cyclists, swimmers, and triathletes. He cares for all levels of athletes, from the weekend warrior to Olympic athletes and has a niche expertise in nerve disorders of the arms or legs in athletes. His conservative approach revolves around using exercise as medicine and avoiding medications whenever possible.

    He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Chicago, IL at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Northwestern University), where he served as chief resident, then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Cushman is active in research and is the director of Non-Operative Sports Medicine Research at the University of Utah, with interests including sports epidemiology and musculoskeletal ultrasound for the treatment/prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

    Outside of work, he is active in endurance sports and has 3 children.

    As Dr. Cushman does not see all conditions, in order to better identify the appropriate physician, it is recommended:

    For those with spine pain (low back pain, neck pain) to see a spine specialist by clicking here.

    For those who require pain medications to manage their chronic pain, the University of Utah pain management center can be found here.

    For those with headaches, a University of Utah headache specialist can be found here.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments -Primary
    Orthopaedics -Adjunct

    Research interests

    Education history

    Fellowship Sports Medicine - University of Utah Fellow
    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Chief Resident
    Residency Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Resident
    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine M.D.
    Optical Engineering - University of Arizona B.S.

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