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Darrel S. Brodke
( out of 381 reviews )

Darrel S. Brodke, MD

Languages spoken: English

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  • Dr. Darrel S. Brodke is the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and holds the Jack and Hazel Robertson Presidential Endowed Professorship. He is a spine specialist focused on the improvement of pain and function for people with spinal disorders through both surgical and non-surgical treatments. He has particular expertise in the care of neck and back problems, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions.

    Dr. Brodke's research interests have focused on spinal biomechanics, spinal deformity surgery treatments and patient reported outcomes. It is his aim to advance and improve care broadly through this work.

    Dr. Brodke received his MD degree at the University of California, San Francisco, completed an Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Wisconsin, and a Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. He joined the faculty of the University of Utah in 1997.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 381 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 19, 2023

    he was excellent in all respects

    August 18, 2023

    My experience with Dr. Brodke is always a good one. He is always respectful and helpful.

    August 11, 2023

    I wish all doctors were more like him.

  • Dr. Darrel S. Brodke is the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and holds the Jack and Hazel Robertson Presidential Endowed Professorship. He is a spine specialist focused on the improvement of pain and function for people with spinal disorders through both surgical and non-surgical treatments. He has particular expertise in the care of neck and back problems, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions.

    Dr. Brodke's research interests have focused on spinal biomechanics, spinal deformity surgery treatments and patient reported outcomes. It is his aim to advance and improve care broadly through this work.

    Dr. Brodke received his MD degree at the University of California, San Francisco, completed an Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Wisconsin, and a Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. He joined the faculty of the University of Utah in 1997.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Neurosurgery -Adjunct
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Spine and Neck - University of Washington Fellow
    University of Wisconsin Hospital Resident
    Internship Surgery - University of Wisconsin Hospital Intern
    University of California, San Francisco M.D.
    Undergraduate University of California - Davis B.S.