Nicholas Spina
( out of 430 reviews )

Nicholas Spina, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • Farmington Health Center

    801-213-3200

  • University Orthopaedic Center

    801-587-7109

  • Nicholas Spina, MD, is a member of the University Of Utah Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in degenerative, traumatic, and oncologic conditions of the spine including lumbar stenosis, cervical myelopathy, and scoliosis. He employs a conservative approach in treating the spine. Dr. Spina’s focus is in restoring patients’ function and helping them to regain their optimal lifestyle.

    Dr. Spina graduated magna cum laude from Boston College. He attended the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and the Harold Henderson Sankey MD Award recipient for the outstanding graduating medical student in Orthopaedics. He stayed on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he held the position of chief resident and was selected by his mentors and peers as the outstanding graduating resident. He followed his residency with an Orhtopaedic spine fellowship here at the University of Utah. He spent one year as faculty in the University Of Washington Department Of Orthopaedics before returning to join the University of Utah department.

    Dr. Spina is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He enjoys escaping into the mountains whether it be mountain biking, skiing, or hiking. He is currently seeing patients at the University Orthopaedic and Farmington Health Center.

    Specialties

    • Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
    • Spine Surgery
    • Orthopaedic Surgery

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics - Primary

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 430 reviews )

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    February 19, 2023

    I have had 4 operations on my back and all the other doctors couldnt make it fell better. Dr Spina has fixed it up so I dont have as much pain in leg and back. Very good Doctor.

    February 17, 2023

    He's a great man. Honest & makes sure you totally understand what he's telling you

    February 15, 2023

    He is a good Dr and he listen to you tell you what going to happiness when you go through surgery and after surgery.

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  • Nicholas Spina, MD, is a member of the University Of Utah Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in degenerative, traumatic, and oncologic conditions of the spine including lumbar stenosis, cervical myelopathy, and scoliosis. He employs a conservative approach in treating the spine. Dr. Spina’s focus is in restoring patients’ function and helping them to regain their optimal lifestyle.

    Dr. Spina graduated magna cum laude from Boston College. He attended the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and the Harold Henderson Sankey MD Award recipient for the outstanding graduating medical student in Orthopaedics. He stayed on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he held the position of chief resident and was selected by his mentors and peers as the outstanding graduating resident. He followed his residency with an Orhtopaedic spine fellowship here at the University of Utah. He spent one year as faculty in the University Of Washington Department Of Orthopaedics before returning to join the University of Utah department.

    Dr. Spina is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He enjoys escaping into the mountains whether it be mountain biking, skiing, or hiking. He is currently seeing patients at the University Orthopaedic and Farmington Health Center.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary

    Research interests

    • Adult Spinal Deformity
    • Health Outcomes

    Education history

    Fellowship Orthopaedic Spine Surgery - University of Utah Fellow
    Orthopaedics - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency Orthopaedics - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Resident
    Medicine - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biological Sciences - Boston College B.S.

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