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Scott R. Junkins, MD

Languages spoken: English
  • Dr. Junkins completed anesthesiology residency at the University of Utah followed by a fellowship in pain medicine. Dr. Junkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, practicing anesthesia and chronic pain management at both the University of Utah and the Salt Lake City VA Hospital. He is currently the Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine witihin the department of Anesthesiology, and the Vice Chair for Pain Medicine. Other interests include global health, anesthesia education, and hospice and palliative medicine.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Anesthesiology - Primary

    Patient Rating

    4.9/5

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    November 16, 2022

    Very good

    October 10, 2022

    Scott is always unbelievably helpful. His insights generally work well. I'm so grateful to have him on my team.

    December 29, 2021

    Dr. Junkins is empathetic beyond words. An amazing provider

  • Dr. Junkins completed anesthesiology residency at the University of Utah followed by a fellowship in pain medicine. Dr. Junkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, practicing anesthesia and chronic pain management at both the University of Utah and the Salt Lake City VA Hospital. He is currently the Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine witihin the department of Anesthesiology, and the Vice Chair for Pain Medicine. Other interests include global health, anesthesia education, and hospice and palliative medicine.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Anesthesiology -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Chronic Pain Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Anesthesiology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas Intern
    Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center M.D.
    Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences - Texas A&M University B.S.