Joshua N. Speirs
( out of 84 reviews )

Joshua N. Speirs, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Salt Lake City
801-662-5600

Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Lehi
385-531-3600

Shriners Hospital for Children

Salt Lake City
801-536-3500

Provo Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Provo
801-357-4470

  • Dr. Joshua N. Speirs is a fellowship trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. He has an interest in treating patients with fractures, limb deformities, scoliosis, congenital abnormalities and sports injuries.

    Dr. Speirs grew up in California and attended Brigham Young University after high school, participating as an athlete on the BYU Track and Field team. He attended medical school at Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, TX. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA. During his residency training, he served multiple international medical missions to Haiti. Dr. Speirs completed an additional year of training specializing in pediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis at Rady Children Hospital in San Diego, CA.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 84 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    October 11, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Speirs was AMAZING to work with. I loved that he wanted to get the opinion of other Drs/Surgeons to make the best possible decision for my son! We highly recommend him to others!

    October 09, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He's awesome!! I felt very confident in his decision to move forward with surgery and trust that my daughter will have a full recovery.

    September 18, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Muy bien atendida por el doctor mil gracias

    September 11, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He was very kind. However, he did not give us any advice on what to do next. He said to just wait. We'll see you in a couple of months but didn't give any advice on what to do in between visits to improve the condition.

    September 11, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Speirs is the best provider! He is expert at his craft as well as communication skills! He's like a ray of sunshine and makes every encounter fun and comfortable!

    September 11, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I am so grateful for Dr. Speirs and his staff. Everything from pre-op to post-op and recovery for my sons broken arm had been amazing! I would highly recommend Dr. Speirs!

    September 11, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    We recommend Dr. Speirs 1000%. He is excellent at what he does and so at interacting with my child as the patient and providing clear instructions to me as the parent. I hope to never need his services again (knock on wood), but confidently recommend him to other parents who suddenly find themselves dealing with a broken limb of their child.

    July 28, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr Spiers was very personable with our 15yr old son and explained things perfectly to help him understand his injury and recovery. His surgery by Dr Spiers went very well and our son is healing great

    June 27, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Muy buena enfermera muy bien capacitada

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  • Dr. Joshua N. Speirs is a fellowship trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. He has an interest in treating patients with fractures, limb deformities, scoliosis, congenital abnormalities and sports injuries.

    Dr. Speirs grew up in California and attended Brigham Young University after high school, participating as an athlete on the BYU Track and Field team. He attended medical school at Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, TX. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA. During his residency training, he served multiple international medical missions to Haiti. Dr. Speirs completed an additional year of training specializing in pediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis at Rady Children Hospital in San Diego, CA.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Scoliosis - Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Clinical Fellow
    Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - Loma Linda University Medical Center Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Speirs JN, Parent S, Kelly M, Upasani VV, Petcharaporn M, Bryan TP, Newton PO (2024). Three-dimensional vertebral shape changes confirm growth modulation after anterior vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform, 12(4), 1017-1024.
    2. Ramos O, Speirs J, Morrison M, Danisa O (2021). Effect of narcotic prescription limiting legislation on opioid utilization following pediatric spinal fusion for scoliosis. Spine Deform, 10(2), 335-341. (Read full article)
    3. Burke CA, Speirs JN, Nelson SC (2021). Maximizing mechanical advantage: surgical technique increases stiffness in spinal instrumentation. Spine Deform, 10(2), 295-299. (Read full article)
    4. Morris SC, Speirs JN, Heinrich CK, Wongworawat MD (2021). Visual Estimation of Length by Orthopaedic Surgeons: How Accurate Are Lengths Estimated in Digital Images Compared to In-Person Estimations? J Surg Orthop Adv, 30(2), 108-111. (Read full article)
    5. Burke CA, Speirs JN, Morrison MJ (2021). Pediatric On-Call Challenges for the General Orthopaedic Surgeon. Instr Course Lect, 70, 379-398. (Read full article)
    6. Morrison MJ 3rd, Speirs JN, Chicorelli AM, Garner M, Flynn JJM, Herman MJ (2019). Intramedullary Fixation of Both Bone Forearm Fractures in Children and Adolescents: Healing Correlates With Development of the Olecranon Apophysis. J Pediatr Orthop, 40(3), e198-e202. (Read full article)
    7. Speirs JN, Nelson SC (2019). The Rule of 57: Orthopaedic Trigonometry Made Easy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 27(24), e1110-e1114. (Read full article)
    8. Gomez C, Nelson S, Speirs J, Barnes S (2018). Magnetic Intramedullary Lengthening Nails and MRI Compatibility. J Pediatr Orthop, 38(10), e584-e587. (Read full article)
    9. Lanier PJ, Speirs J, Koehler L, Bader J, Abdelgawad A, Waterman BR (2017). Predictors of Persistent Pain After Fixation of Distal Clavicle Fractures in an Active Military Population. Orthopedics, 41(1), e117-e126. (Read full article)
    10. Speirs JN, Lyons MI, Johansson BE (2017). Emergency Medical Service Personnel Recognize Pediatric Concussions. Glob Pediatr Health, 4, 2333794X17719187. (Read full article)
    11. Speirs J, Showery J, Abdou M, Pirela-Cruz MA, Abdelgawad AA (2015). Dog bites to the upper extremity in children. J Paediatr Child Health, 51(12), 1172-4. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Amin NH, Speirs JN, Simmons MJ, Lermen OZ, Cushner FD, Scuderi GR (2018). Total Knee Arthroplasty Wound Complication Treatment Algorithm: Current Soft Tissue Coverage Options. [Review]. J Arthroplasty, 34(4), 735-742. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Joshua N Speirs, MD Peter O Newton, MD (2023). Endoscopic and Anterior Approaches for Spinal Deformity Surgery in the Adolescent and Young Adult. In Bernard F. Morrey, MD (Eds.), Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery; The Spine (Fourth Edition, p. 179). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.

    Case Report

    1. Ramos O, Speirs JN, Danisa O (2020). Lumbar Discitis and Osteomyelitis After a Spinal Stem Cell Injection?: A Case Report and Literature Review. JBJS Case Connect, 10(3), e1900636. (Read full article)
    2. Speirs JN, Morris SC, Morrison MJ 3rd (2019). Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in an Adult Patient With Kabuki Syndrome. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev, 3(10). (Read full article)
    3. Speirs JN, Shields TG, Morrison MJ 3rd (2019). Focal Periphyseal Edema: An Uncommon Cause of Adolescent Knee Pain: A Report of Three Cases. JBJS Case Connect, 9(3), e0391. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Speirs JN, Nelson SC (2020). Reply to Letter to the Editor: The Rule of 57: Orthopaedic Trigonometry Made Easy. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(22), e1031. (Read full article)

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Speirs JN (2024). Seven Questions for a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon [Podcast]. University of Utah Health. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/health-library/all/2024/10/seven-questions-pediatric-orthopedic-surgeon.
    2. Speirs JN (2024). Understanding Childhood Scoliosis: A Parent's Guide from Detection to Treatment.  [Podcast]. University of Utah Health. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/health-library/all/2024/09/understanding-childhood-scoliosis-parents-guide-detection.

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