Graham E. Wagner
( out of 728 reviews )

Graham E. Wagner, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575
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University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
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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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 728 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    March 31, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Such a professional and a gentleman.

    March 31, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Wagner is extremely knowledgeable and kind. He doesn't jump to conclusions and instead puts together a game plan to gather necessary information.

    March 30, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Only thing is that the injection (second on in three months) seems not to have worked. Drat! Guess I'll see what is next.

    March 29, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Wagner is always very pleasant & courteous. He is very careful to make the procedure as painless as possible. I have lots of Arthritis so it is difficult to do my procedure but Dr. Wagner explains where he is at and tells me if he know it is going to hurt.

    March 26, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Again Dr. Wagner takes the time to fully explain my situation. Knowledgable and caring. Very personal.

    March 26, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Felt very comfortable and well taken care of .

    March 23, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Listened to me and discussed in detail the best corse if action for pain relief moving forward

    March 19, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Wagner is outstanding in his work on spinal injections. He is always thorough and makes sure his patients understand each procedure.

    March 17, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He talks with me about what is going to happen, what is happening, and what I should expect.

  • 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 -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Neurosurgery -Adjunct Assistant Professor
    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
    Residency 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
    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Georgetown University Medstar Washington Hospital Center Intern
    Undergraduate 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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