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Specialties
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Hospice & Palliative Medicine)American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)American Board of AnesthesiologyPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 17 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.
UTAH DIABETES CENTERDr. Junkins should be wearing a cape, not a lab coat, for he is a superhero of healthcare. He is caring, respectful, adroit and adept in every aspect of patient care.
University HospitalVery good
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERScott is great. He listens! He does not negate what I tell him with his own opinions. He's willing to continue to make changes as needed to try to help solve my ongoing pain issues. I'm so grateful to have him.
UTAH DIABETES CENTERVery easy too talk to and trust in him to make the best decisions in your behalf as a patient .
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Scott Junkins is the single best position I've seen in my entire life and I'm 63 years old. I've never seen such a caring physician that truly listen to your concerns even though you knew his day was especially busy you never felt rushed and always felt cared about. I knew I could call back with any concerns at any time and they would be addressed. My medical management has been excellent and I don't think I would be doing as well as I am after having surgeries that went absolutely wrong and dealing with the aftereffects had I not had Dr. Junkins to explore all non-medical and medical therapies I could use to make my pain bearable. Is communication style is relaxed and never feels rushed.
UTAH DIABETES CENTERgood
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERHe's a great doc. He listens too you and comes up with the best health care plan for your neds
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERHe works with you listened too my needs and he cares about what is going on in my personal life so he can make the best decision on my path forward with my treatment
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERI would diffently let people know about Dr. Junkins if they were in need of your services
UTAH DIABETES CENTERDr Junkins is amazing at listening and including me in the decisions made for my health.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERI will only trust him. He listens to my crazy but very hopeful ideas that we use as cutting edge medicine in Veterinary Medicine as everyone knows opiates are a bandaid, and I have literally tried everything else, whether he knows that or not. I will not stop on my journey for better pain relief, but at least he understands that I need it until we find it together
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERI'm educated so I can generally follow what medical people tell me. However, on the occasions when I can't put what Scott is telling me into the framework of my experience all I have to do is ask him to explain what he just said or to expand on something he has said. He's patient answering questions. He has always made me feel connected to what we are trying to accomplish rather than just handing out meds or procedures leaving me to hope that they work. I'm very grateful for his ceaseless support because this has been a long, ongoing, endless road of trying to make & keep my life livable in view of the pain situation I find myself in which will no doubt be ongoing for the rest of my life. I don't have the words to really totally express my gratitude for Scott.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Junkins listens with a caring ear for what his patient needs and he adeptly applies his brilliance toward seeking an appropriate medical plan to provide the best quality of life for that individual.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERExcellent doctor! It's actually fun to go to his appointments.
UTAH DIABETES CENTERgood
UTAH DIABETES CENTERDr. Junkins is always great
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERScott is always unbelievably helpful. His insights generally work well. I'm so grateful to have him on my team.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERIt was very good he is a great Dr.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERVery good
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Junkins is an incredible person. He is extremely knowledgeable, and very empathetic.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERThe Pain Clinic and ALL their staff and Docs are so wonderful all the time the work with me and for me. I ALWAYS refer people to the Clinic.
UTAH DIABETES CENTERDr. Junkins is very caring and seems to genuinely want to help me.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERThanks Doc couldn't have reached this place in my life without YOU truly words can't ever express my gratitude
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Junkins is fabulous!
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERgood
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERExcellent care provider very professional courteous, good listener discusses what he thinks would help the most with the patient
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Judkins is amazing. He is so thorough and never makes me feel rushed. He ensures all my questions and concerns are answered and he provides me with options to consider. Very professional and caring.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERScott Junkins is great! He's an optimist with tons of info to support the optimism.
UTAH DIABETES CENTERlong time relationships with trusted professional
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Junkins and his staff have always treated me with a high degree of dignity and reapect. I appreciate the time he spends with me going over my health issues, and then making a plan for me to work on until our next visit. He has always made me feel that he understands and truly is there to care for my needs. I also appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of his staff and himself.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERHe is always graceful and helpful.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERgreat care
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERAgain Dr.Junkins is always prepared for our appointment and he is very thorough. I'm never guessing about our discussions and plan for treatment. He is thoughtful in including me in any decisions for treatment and ensuring I'm comfortably with those plans.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Judkins is always supper informative and shares my concerns about treatments and problems.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERHe's an excellent doctor. He is knowledgeable and recommends helpful alternatives. He helped me get off a pain drug, and I was fairly resistant. He is convincing. He is kind and caring and complimentary when you achieve a goal. He listens to you and respects you, but he's not a ¿pushover.¿ He always acts in your best interest. He has a great, amiable, witty sense of humor and is enjoyable to be around. He is an excellent doctor in every way. I feel lucky that he's my doctor.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERUnderstanding and caring
UTAH DIABETES CENTERDr judkins always make me feel that i can be honest with my feellings and let me make suggestions that i feel would be better for my situation
UTAH DIABETES CENTERThe problem with reccomending Scott Junkins & the pain clinic is it just makes it that much harder to get in for my care. selfish?! yes!
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERScott Junkins has been a life saver in helping me deal with my ongoing pain situation with meds & words.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERHe is an incredible Dr. So very grateful for all he does. He loves his patients and wants to help them feel good and he spends the time needed so you leave having a plan that you feel confident in. I'm beyond grateful for all he does and where we are because of him. He will rearrange his schedule to meet with you and help you in any way he can.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERI like having Dr.Junkins as my doctor I trust him with my care and I can talk to him very easily.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERI like and respect Dr. Junkins. He seems to want to help me reduce my medications, which I understand and appreciate. I would prefer more input, and if I have to reduce, I would prefer to do it more slowly.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Junkins provides excellent care.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Junkins is one of the best Dr. I have ever had I feel very comfortable to talk to him about my needs
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Junkins is adept and adroit in his profession. He listens with a keen and compassionate ear, processes my needs in a timely fashion and composes a healthcare plan that facilitates me living my best life. I am extremely grateful for the care I receive at this clinic.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERScott Junkins is great at listening & answering questions. He's also incredibly kind.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERDr. Junkins is empathetic beyond words. An amazing provider
UTAH DIABETES CENTERDr Junkins is the best of the best. We are a partnership in deciding what is best for me at any given time. He listens and makes recommendations, always asking how I feel about the decision before moving forward. I feel like I have options in taking care of my health.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Anesthesiology -Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Hospice & Palliative Medicine)American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)American Board of AnesthesiologyEducation history
Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences - Texas A&M University B.S. Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center M.D. Internship Internal Medicine - Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas Intern Residency Anesthesiology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Fellowship Chronic Pain Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Serpico V, Mone M, Zhang C, Presson A, Matsen C, Junkins S, Killian H, Porretta J, Agarwal J, Nelson (2020). Standard preoperative use of nonopioid multi-modal medications for patients undergoing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and the effect on postoperative opioid needs. The breast journal, 26(5), 966-970. (Read full publication)
- Iacob E, Hagn EE, Sindt J, Brogan S, Tadler SC, Kennington KS, Hare BD, Bokat CE, Donaldson GW, Okifuji A, Junkins S (2018). Tertiary Care Clinical Experience with Intravenous Lidocaine Infusions for the Treatment of Chronic Pain. Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 19(6), 1245-1253. (Read full publication)
- Junkins S, Drennan (2008). Methadone: Safety First. Journal of pain & palliative care pharmacotherapy, 22, 313-314.
- Serpico VJ, Mone MC, Zhang C, Presson AP, Killian H, Agarwal J, Matsen CB, Porretta J, Nelson EW, Junkins (2022). Preoperative multimodal protocol reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing mastectomy with reconstruction. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 75(2), 528-535. (Read full publication)
- Jones W, Junkins S, Rosielle D (2021). Tapering Opioids in Patients with Serious Illness: Who to Taper #413. Journal of palliative medicine, 24(5), 782-783. (Read full publication)
- Jones W, Junkins S, Rosielle D (2021). Tapering Opioids in Patients with Serious Illness: How to Taper #414. Journal of palliative medicine, 24(5), 784-785. (Read full publication)
- Harris MJ, Kamara TB, Hanciles E, Newberry C, Junkins SR, Pace N (2015). Assessing unmet anaesthesia need in Sierra Leone: a secondary analysis of a cluster-randomized, cross-sectional, countrywide survey. African health sciences, 15(3), 1028-33. (Read full publication)
- Walker, H. R., Mueller, H., Christensen, T., Cozart, H., & Junkins, S. R (2021). Using Electronic Health Record Data to Explore the Challenges of Opioid Prescribing: A Short Communication. Journal of Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy,, 2(1), 6-11.
Book Chapter
- Hopf H, Shapshak D, Junkins (2011). Chapter 26: Managing Wound Pain. 380-87.
Letter
- Pippitt K, Junkins S, Baggaley (2017). Practical Barriers to Project ECHO Innovations. Academic medicine, 92(3), 277-278. (Read full publication)
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