Graham E. Wagner
( out of 339 reviews )

Graham E. Wagner, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • Graham E. Wagner, MD is a physiatrist with a focus on the care and treatment of painful spine and musculoskeletal conditions. He holds specialty board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and subspecialty board certification in Pain Medicine. Dr. Wagner works closely with patients to diagnose the source of their pain and to help them understand their treatment options. Treatment plans span the spectrum of conservative care with rehabilitation and exercise all the way through interventional spinal procedures and cutting-edge neuromodulation, with the overarching goal of restoring function and improving quality of life. He also collaborates closely with spine surgeons at the Department of Neurosurgery to ensure that patients have access to the full gamut of spine treatment options and are receiving the “right treatment at the right time for the right reason.”

    Dr. Wagner completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Dartmouth. He currently serves on the Health Policy Division of the International Spine Intervention Society and the Health Policy Council of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wagner is also a mountain sports enthusiast and a community advocate for sustainable trail development as a means of promoting outdoor recreation and fostering active lifestyles.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 339 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    September 27, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Concerned and vigilant during the whole process

    September 27, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I appreciate the pre talk snd prep before the procedure. And what to expect during and after.

    September 27, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He has such a great upbeat attitude amazing people skills I'd let him treat me in a heartbeat. I was very pleased with him and would highly recommend him to anyone else needing pain treatment.

    September 26, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Wagner has always been superior when injecting my back and with the ablation he did this week. The best

    September 26, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I love Dr Wagner

    September 22, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very thorough and his explanation

    September 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Graham cares, you can just tell. He really wants to make you feel better

    September 22, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Wagner is a very caring Doctor listens to the patient and explain things if you don't understand it I would recommend him to anyone

    September 20, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Wagner is amazing at treating my back issues. Even though I hate going in for the ablation, him and his staff make me feel pretty at ease.

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  • Graham E. Wagner, MD is a physiatrist with a focus on the care and treatment of painful spine and musculoskeletal conditions. He holds specialty board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and subspecialty board certification in Pain Medicine. Dr. Wagner works closely with patients to diagnose the source of their pain and to help them understand their treatment options. Treatment plans span the spectrum of conservative care with rehabilitation and exercise all the way through interventional spinal procedures and cutting-edge neuromodulation, with the overarching goal of restoring function and improving quality of life. He also collaborates closely with spine surgeons at the Department of Neurosurgery to ensure that patients have access to the full gamut of spine treatment options and are receiving the “right treatment at the right time for the right reason.”

    Dr. Wagner completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Dartmouth. He currently serves on the Health Policy Division of the International Spine Intervention Society and the Health Policy Council of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wagner is also a mountain sports enthusiast and a community advocate for sustainable trail development as a means of promoting outdoor recreation and fostering active lifestyles.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Primary
    Neurosurgery -Adjunct
    Board Certification
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pain Medicine - Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Fellow
    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Chief Resident Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Georgetown University Medstar Washington Hospital Center Intern
    Political Science - University of Rhode Island B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Joyce AA, Conger A, McCormick ZL, Kendall RW, Wagner G, Teramoto M, Cushman DM (2020). Changes in Interventional Pain Physician Decision-Making, Practice Patterns, and Mental Health During the Early Phase of the SARS-CoV-2 Global Pandemic. Pain Med, 21(12), 3585-3595. (Read full article)
    2. Conger A, Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Burnham TM, Mahan MA, Onofrei LV, Cushman DM, Wagner GE, Shipman H, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Axial Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis. Pain Med, 21(11), 2699-2712. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Yang AJ, Wagner G, Burnham T, McCormick ZL, Schneider BJ (2021). Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Complex Pain: A Comprehensive Review. [Review]. Pain Med, 22(Suppl 1), S9-S13. (Read full article)

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