Marcus D. Mazur
( out of 162 reviews )

Marcus D. Mazur, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

  • Dr. Marcus D. Mazur is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah. His clinical focus is on disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He completed a postgraduate complex spine fellowship at the University of Virginia, where he received advanced training both in the correction of spinal deformity and in minimally invasive spine surgery. He specializes in the treatment of deformity, scoliosis, spinal instability, spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, stenosis, myelopathy, tumor, infection, and trauma. He also practices general neurosurgery. Dr. Mazur is actively in clinical research and has has authored several peer-reviewed publications and frequently presents his research at national scientific meetings. He sees patients both at the Clinical Neuroscience Center and at Farmington Health Center. Within the department he serves as the Director of our CAST approved Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship and Program Director of the Neurosurgery Residency.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Neurological Surgery (Neurosurg)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 162 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 28, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Thorough, listens well, includes me in decisions about my care, very respectful, outstanding surgeon who leads an outstanding team.

    February 16, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Great surgeon = great results. Dr Mazur was amazing, explained everything in a way I could understand and instilled confidence in his skills as a surgeon.

    February 03, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Kind , expert specialist

    January 25, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    He was highly recommended to me by another physician in another clinic. He is kind, explains well, thorough, does not make you feel rushed, includes you in all decisions. I believe he is a brilliant surgeon but not at all scalpel happy

    January 25, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I can't thank you enough for the care you provide me with.

    December 22, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

    Great overall experience!

    November 25, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very patient and thorough in explaining findings and necessary procedure to surgically correct

    November 23, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Mazur was so professional and so personable! I am so pleased with the way I was treated with respect from the entire team. My back is back in business thanks to Dr. Mazur!

    November 17, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    VERRY GOOD CONCERNED ABOUT MY PROBLEM

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  • Dr. Marcus D. Mazur is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah. His clinical focus is on disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He completed a postgraduate complex spine fellowship at the University of Virginia, where he received advanced training both in the correction of spinal deformity and in minimally invasive spine surgery. He specializes in the treatment of deformity, scoliosis, spinal instability, spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, stenosis, myelopathy, tumor, infection, and trauma. He also practices general neurosurgery. Dr. Mazur is actively in clinical research and has has authored several peer-reviewed publications and frequently presents his research at national scientific meetings. He sees patients both at the Clinical Neuroscience Center and at Farmington Health Center. Within the department he serves as the Director of our CAST approved Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship and Program Director of the Neurosurgery Residency.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurosurgery -Associate Professor
    Board Certification
    American Board of Neurological Surgery (Neurosurg)

    Education history

    Fellowship Complex Spine - University of Virginia School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Neurosurgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine M.D.
    Other Training Education abroad program - University of California, San Diego, University of Nottingham
    Undergraduate Literatures of the World - University of California, San Diego B.A.
    Undergraduate Biochemistry and Cell Biology - University of California, San Diego B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Twitchell S, Findlay MC, Nelson J, Sherrod BA, Menacho ST, Dorsey D, Dailey AT, Mazur MD (2024). Establishing a Benchmark for Iatrogenic Hemodilution and Blood Transfusion in Long-Segment Spine Fusion Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 50(5), 311-317. (Read full article)
    2. Gautam D, Vivekanandan S, Mazur MD (2024). Robotic Spine Surgery: Systematic Review of Common Error Types and Best Practices. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown), 28(3), 295-302. (Read full article)
    3. Zhang JK, Javeed S, Greenberg JK, Yakdan S, Noroozi Gilandehi S, Shah LM, Iyer RR, Dailey AT, Bisson EF, Mahan MA, Mazur MD, Song SK, Ray WZ (2025). The Role of the Glymphatic System in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Insights From Advanced Imaging. Clin Spine Surg. (Read full article)
    4. Wandvik C, Greil ME, Colby S, Gautam D, Mazur MD (2024). Limitations of current robot-assisted pedicle screw insertion systems. Neurosurg Focus, 57(6), E14. (Read full article)
    5. Findlay MC, Kim RB, Warner WS, Sherrod BA, Park S, Mazur MD, Mahan MA (2023). Identification of an Operative Time Threshold for Substantially Increased Postoperative Complications Among Elderly Spine Surgery Patients. Global Spine J, 14(5), 1532-1541. (Read full article)
    6. Hamrick FA, Sherrod BA, Cole K, Cox P, Croci DM, Bowers CA, Mazur MD, Dailey AT, Bisson EF (2023). Using Frailty Measures to Predict Functional Outcomes and Mortality After Type II Odontoid Fracture in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Global Spine J, 14(5), 1552-1562. (Read full article)
    7. Sherrod BA, Young JB, Wilkerson CG, Bisson EF, Dailey AT, Mazur MD (2023). Epidemiology of Gunshot-related Spinal Injuries and Related Risk Factors for In-hospital Mortality in the United States from 2015-2019: An NTDB Analysis. J Neurotrauma, 41(9-10), 1112-1121. (Read full article)
    8. Kim LJY, Mazur MD, Dailey AT (2023). Mid-term and Long-term Outcomes After Total Cervical Disk Arthroplasty Compared With Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Clin Spine Surg. (Read full article)
    9. Sherrod BA, Schwehr T, Waldram D, Adams A, Averett S, Ha J, Kahle S, Mitchell D, Polevoi S, Dailey AT, Merryweather AS, Mazur MD (2023). Motorized Robotic Closed Cervical Traction: Biomechanical Proof of Concept. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 48(15), E247-E254. (Read full article)
    10. Findlay MC, Kim RB, Sherrod BA, Mazur MD (2023). High Failure Rates in Prisoners Undergoing Spine Fusion Surgery. World Neurosurg, 172, e396-e405. (Read full article)
    11. Croci DM, Nguyen S, Streitmatter SW, Sherrod BA, Hardy J, Cole KL, Gamblin AS, Bisson EF, Mazur MD, Dailey AT (2022). O-arm accuracy and radiation exposure in adult deformity surgery. World Neurosurg, 171, e440-e446. (Read full article)
    12. Sherrod BA, Kim R, Hunsaker J, Rada C, Christensen C, Stoddard GJ, Brodke D, Mahan MA, Mazur MD, Bisson EF, Dailey AT (2022). Postoperative ileus risk after posterior thoracolumbar fusion performed with total intravenous anesthesia versus inhaled anesthesia. J Neurosurg Spine, 38(3), 307-312. (Read full article)
    13. Sherrod BA, Wilkerson CG, Rolston JD, Bisson EF, Mazur MD, Couldwell WT, Dailey AT (2022). Neurosurgery at Pearl Harbor: Ralph Cloward's legacy. Neurosurg Focus, 53(3), E14. (Read full article)
    14. Azab M, Gamboa N, Nadel J, Cutler C, Henson JC, Lucke-Wold B, Panther E, Brandel MG, Khalessi AA, Rennert RC, Menacho ST, Mazur MD, Karsy M (2022). Case Series and Systematic Review of Electronic Scooter Crashes and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. World Neurosurg, 167, e184-e195. (Read full article)
    15. Croci DM, Gamboa NT, Osman AEG, Maese L, Mazur M, Bisson EF, Dailey AT (2021). Solitary manifestations of primary B-lymphoblastic lymphoma of the spine: Systematic literature review with case illustration. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 212, 107064.
    16. Kundu B, Eli I, Dailey A, Shah LM, Mazur MD (2021). Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities Predict Symptomatic Adjacent Segment Degeneration After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Cureus, 13(8), e17282. (Read full article)
    17. Levi AD, Shaffrey CI, Haid RW, Boden SD, Clarke MJ, Mazur MD (2021). Introduction. Biologics in spine surgery. Neurosurg Focus, 50(6), E1. (Read full article)
    18. Buell TJ, Buchholz AL, Mazur MD, Mullin JP, Chen CJ, Sokolowski JD, Yen CP, Shaffrey ME, Shaffrey CI, Smith JS (2018). Kickstand Rod Technique for Correcting Coronal Imbalance in Adult Scoliosis: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown), 19(2), E163-E164. (Read full article)
    19. Eli IM, Karsy M, Brodke DS, Bachus KN, Couldwell WT, Dailey AT, Mazur MD (2019). Restabilization of the Occipitocervical Junction After a Complete Unilateral Condylectomy: A Biomechanical Comparison of Unilateral and Bilateral Fixation Techniques. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown), 19(2), 157-164. (Read full article)
    20. Scoville JP, Mazur MD, Couldwell WT (2018). Unique Far-Lateral Closure Technique: Technical Note. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown), 18(4), 384-390. (Read full article)
    21. Ravindra VM, Mazur MD, Brockmeyer DL, Kraus KL, Ropper AE, Hanson DS, Dahl BT (2020). Clinical Effectiveness of S2-Alar Iliac Screws in Spinopelvic Fixation in Pediatric Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Systematic Literature Review. Global Spine J, 10(8), 2192568219899658. (Read full article)
    22. Wilkerson C, Mortimer V, Dailey AT, Mazur MD (2020). Minimally invasive oblique interbody fusion for correction of iatrogenic lumbar deformity. Neurosurg Focus Video, 2(1), V3. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Rajkumar S, Iyer RR, Stone L, Kelly MP, Plonsker J, Brandel M, Gonda DD, Mazur MD, Ikeda DS, Lucas DJ, Choi PM, Ravindra VM (2024). Frequency and predictors of complication clustering within 30 days of spinal fusion surgery: a study of children with neuromuscular scoliosis. [Review]. Spine Deform, 12(3), 727-738. (Read full article)
    2. Croci DM, Cole K, Sherrod B, Yen CP, Dailey AT, Mazur MD (2022). L4 Corpectomy: Surgical Approaches and Mitigating the Risk of Femoral Nerve Injuries. [Review]. World Neurosurg, 166, e905-e914. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Croci DM, Gamboa NT, Osman AEG, Maese L, Mazur M, Bisson EF, Dailey AT (2021). Solitary manifestations of primary B-lymphoblastic lymphoma of the spine: Systematic literature review with case illustration. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 212, 107064. (Read full article)
    2. Sherrod BA, Condie CK, Brock AA, Ledyard H, Menacho ST, Mazur MD (2019). Emergent Reversal of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Permitting Neurosurgical Intervention for Nonhemorrhagic Pathology. World Neurosurg, 135, 38-41. (Read full article)
    3. Eli I, Guan J, Karsy M, Mazur MD, Dailey A (2019). A Case of Ventral Spinal Cord Herniation from a Chronic Dural-pleural Fistula Resulting in Thoracic Myelopathy. Cureus, 11(11), e6123. (Read full article)

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Fredrickson VL, Hollon TC, Rennert RC, Mazur MD, Couldwell WT (2022). Laminectomy at T4 and T5 for Resection of Symptomatic Cavernous Malformation. [World Neurosurg]. United States. (Read full article)

    Patent

    1. (2023). Motorized Skeletal Traction Device. U.S. Patent No. 18/114,157. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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