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Nicholas E. Gavern
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Nicholas E. Gavern, MD

Languages spoken: English

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      Nick Gavern, MD., is an instructor (Clinical) and Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah.

      Dr. Gavern is a Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation attending physician at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital where he manages an inpatient service dedicated to the rehabilitation care of medically complex patients including patients with transplant, amputee, poly-trauma, neuromuscular and cancer diagnoses.

      As a provider in the outpatient Neurorehabilitation clinic Dr. Gavern specializes in spasticity management, electrodiagnostics, peripheral nerve injuries and the care of neurologically complex patients. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, where he served as chief resident. He has particular interest in research work focusing on patient safety and quality improvement.



      Board Certification

      American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

      Patient Rating

      4.9 /5
      ( out of 53 reviews )

      The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

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

      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.

      June 27, 2025
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      Dr. Gavern is a very attentive doctor who listened to me when I had good and bad days. He helped me regulate

      May 22, 2025
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      Dr. Gavern is a very compassionate provider, and has a great deal of respect for all of his patients. He has communicated very clear and reasonable expectations about his treatment plan and provided answers for any questions I have had without any hint of condescension. He makes it obvious that his primary concerns in patient care are their comfort and quality of life.

      March 21, 2025
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      He was very good and knowledgable

      March 21, 2025
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      Dr. Gavern is knowledgeable, personable, and trustworthy. All noteworthy characteristics in our culture where these qualities have sadly diminished.

      January 09, 2025
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      He is a very caring person. And he explains things well.

      January 02, 2025
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      Dr Gavern was able to get the preauthorization with the insurance for the medicine I needed.

      October 29, 2024
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      Dr. Gavern was terrific. He's highly competent and is a great communicator.

      October 29, 2024
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      Dr. Gavern has excellent bedside manner. He is genuine and very clear about my treatment plan. He is also a wonderful teacher and I appreciate how he interacts with his trainees.

      October 11, 2024
      NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

      Dr. Gavern is very compassionate and explains the options you have for care well.

    • Nick Gavern, MD., is an instructor (Clinical) and Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah.

      Dr. Gavern is a Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation attending physician at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital where he manages an inpatient service dedicated to the rehabilitation care of medically complex patients including patients with transplant, amputee, poly-trauma, neuromuscular and cancer diagnoses.

      As a provider in the outpatient Neurorehabilitation clinic Dr. Gavern specializes in spasticity management, electrodiagnostics, peripheral nerve injuries and the care of neurologically complex patients. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, where he served as chief resident. He has particular interest in research work focusing on patient safety and quality improvement.



      Board Certification and Academic Information

      Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
      Board Certification
      American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

      Education history

      Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
      Chief Resident Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Chief Resident
      Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
      Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Intern
      Professional Medical Medicine - Michigan State University College of Human Medicine M.D.
      Undergraduate Human Biology - Michigan State University Lyman Briggs College B.S.