Mark A. Mahan
( out of 200 reviews )

Mark A. Mahan, MD, FAANS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

801-585-7575

  • Dr. Mahan specializes in complex peripheral nerve surgery, spine surgery and neurologic reconstruction for diseases such as spasticity, spinal cord injury, nerve injury and stroke.

    Dr. Mark Mahan is a ABNS certified neurosurgeon who specializes in complex peripheral nerve surgery and spine surgery for diseases such as spasticity, spinal cord injury, nerve injury and stroke. He completed his residency at the internationally recognized Barrow Neurologic Institute and did fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and University of California in San Diego. He is an active researcher in spinal and nerve disorders, publishing scholarly articles routinely and dedicated laboratory research to improve patient outcomes.

    He is the only neurosurgeon in the Rocky Mountains who performs complex nerve surgery. Dr. Mahan treats nerve tumors, whether malignant, benign or related to genetic syndromes such as neurofibromatosis; nerve entrapments, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome or patients with prior surgery needing revision; nerve injuries, such as brachial plexus injuries, nerve lacerations or trauma, or iatrogenic (related to other surgery) nerve injuries; nerve pain, such as meralgica paresthetica, occipital neuralgia or other conditions requiring nerve stimulation; functional nerve reconstruction, including for post-stroke spasticity or palsy and dystonia; as well as many other conditions.

    Dr. Mahan also performs the complete range of spinal surgery, including oncologic, deformity, minimally invasive and spinal trauma. He is a national and international educator for endoscopic spinal surgery.




    Outside of work, Dr. Mahan relaxes by getting out into the wilderness with his family. He can often be found running early in the morning.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Neurological Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 200 reviews )

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    May 05, 2023

    Very knowledgeable and trustworthy doctor.

    May 02, 2023

    Dr. Mahan is the best Doctor I have ever been to. His experience and expertise is amazing. He is compassionate, caring knowledgeable Doctor I have ever been to. I trust him with my life. He is amazing.

    April 30, 2023

    We were very happy with Dr. Mahan. He was courteous and friendly. He explained all about the procedure that they are planning on doing.

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  • Dr. Mahan specializes in complex peripheral nerve surgery, spine surgery and neurologic reconstruction for diseases such as spasticity, spinal cord injury, nerve injury and stroke.

    Dr. Mark Mahan is a ABNS certified neurosurgeon who specializes in complex peripheral nerve surgery and spine surgery for diseases such as spasticity, spinal cord injury, nerve injury and stroke. He completed his residency at the internationally recognized Barrow Neurologic Institute and did fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and University of California in San Diego. He is an active researcher in spinal and nerve disorders, publishing scholarly articles routinely and dedicated laboratory research to improve patient outcomes.

    He is the only neurosurgeon in the Rocky Mountains who performs complex nerve surgery. Dr. Mahan treats nerve tumors, whether malignant, benign or related to genetic syndromes such as neurofibromatosis; nerve entrapments, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome or patients with prior surgery needing revision; nerve injuries, such as brachial plexus injuries, nerve lacerations or trauma, or iatrogenic (related to other surgery) nerve injuries; nerve pain, such as meralgica paresthetica, occipital neuralgia or other conditions requiring nerve stimulation; functional nerve reconstruction, including for post-stroke spasticity or palsy and dystonia; as well as many other conditions.

    Dr. Mahan also performs the complete range of spinal surgery, including oncologic, deformity, minimally invasive and spinal trauma. He is a national and international educator for endoscopic spinal surgery.




    Outside of work, Dr. Mahan relaxes by getting out into the wilderness with his family. He can often be found running early in the morning.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurosurgery -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Neurological Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Peripheral Nerve - University of California, San Diego Fellow
    Peripheral Nerve and Microvascular - Mayo Clinic Fellow
    Internship/Residency Neurosurgery - Barrow Neurological Institute Intern/Resident
    Medicine - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons M.D.
    Undergraduate Molecular Biology - Princeton University A.B.

  • Podcasts & News

    News

    The Scope Podcast