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Taylor Burnham
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Taylor Burnham, DO, MSCI

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  • Taylor Burnham, DO MSCI is currently an Assistant Professor and Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine provider at the University of Utah, in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency - where he served as Chief Resident - and a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Burnham also completed a Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) at the University of Utah while in his residency and fellowship training.

    His clinical and research interest areas include the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of acute and chronic neck and back problems, including: disc herniations, spinal stenosis, facet joint pain, sacroiliac joint pain, and other degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is also interested in orthobiologics (PRP and BMAC) for painful spine conditions, genicular denervation for non-operative chronic knee pain, and neuromodulation (peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation). His approach is multi-modal and patient-centered.

    He is involved in multiple clinical trials with the overarching goal of improving minimally invasive, non-surgical treatments for patients with painful spine and other musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Burnham actively serves on the Research Division of the Spine Intervention Society and has published over 30 peer-reviewed abstracts, journal articles, and textbook chapters.

    He is originally from Alberta, Canada, and enjoys surfing, skateboarding, biking, snowboarding, skiing, and spending time with his wife and four children.

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 21 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 05, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Stepped in for Dr. McCormick once when he was out of town. He was just as kind and considerate as Dr. McCormick, and very knowledgeable as well! Answered many questions for me and spent a lot of time explaining them. I would recommend Dr. Burnham just as much as the others!

    March 09, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Very helpful

    February 18, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I only saw Dr Burnham briefly since my appointment was with Steven Pham

    February 11, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Demeanor very professional as well as kind and a sense of compassion regarding the issue(s)

    January 26, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    He seems to care

    January 25, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I appreciated him telling me everything he was going to do and for the encouragement.

    January 25, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Burnham is has high of a quality doctor as you can find. He listens to me, he cares about helping me feel better, he is responsive to my needs and questions. I have complete trust in him overseeing my medical care. You don't become a doctor unless you care about helping people, but Dr. Burnham has a way of making you feel like he GENUINELY cares. I would recommend him to anyone in a heart beat. I've unfortunately had my share of doctors and illness in life, and I have never found a better doctor. I feel very lucky to have his skills and expertise so accessible to me. He is so capable, and so kind. I wish everyone was able to have this kind of experience with their healthcare provider.

    January 22, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I really like him, he answered my questions and concerns. His nurse was especially kind to me

    January 15, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Very pleased with his knowledge and professionalism

  • Taylor Burnham, DO MSCI is currently an Assistant Professor and Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine provider at the University of Utah, in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency - where he served as Chief Resident - and a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Burnham also completed a Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) at the University of Utah while in his residency and fellowship training.

    His clinical and research interest areas include the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of acute and chronic neck and back problems, including: disc herniations, spinal stenosis, facet joint pain, sacroiliac joint pain, and other degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is also interested in orthobiologics (PRP and BMAC) for painful spine conditions, genicular denervation for non-operative chronic knee pain, and neuromodulation (peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation). His approach is multi-modal and patient-centered.

    He is involved in multiple clinical trials with the overarching goal of improving minimally invasive, non-surgical treatments for patients with painful spine and other musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Burnham actively serves on the Research Division of the Spine Intervention Society and has published over 30 peer-reviewed abstracts, journal articles, and textbook chapters.

    He is originally from Alberta, Canada, and enjoys surfing, skateboarding, biking, snowboarding, skiing, and spending time with his wife and four children.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pharmacotherapy -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship NASS Recognized Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Clinical Investigation - University of Utah M.S.C.I
    Residency Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Hawaii School of Medicine Preliminary Intern
    Osteopathic Medicine - A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine-Arizona D.O.
    Undergraduate Cultural Anthropology - Brigham Young University-Hawaii B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Amatto A, Burnham T, Teramoto M, Burnham B (). The Effectiveness and Predictive Factors of Sacroiliac Joint Radiofrequency Neurotomy Success - A Retrospective Cohort Study. (Epub ahead of print) Interventional Pain Medicine.
    2. McCormick ZL, Conger A, Kendall R, Wagner G, Henrie AM, Littell M, Sperry BP, Petersen R, Cooper AN, Teramoto M, Burnham TR (2023). A pragmatic randomized prospective trial of cooled radiofrequency ablation of the medial branch nerves versus facet joint injection of corticosteroid for the treatment of lumbar facet syndrome: 12 month outcomes. Pain Med, 24(12), 1318-1331. (Read full article)
    3. Beckwith M, McCormick ZL, Joyce A, Teramoto M, Mountain S, Cushman DM, Burnham T, Conger A (2023). Is Routine Intravenous Access Commonly Established Before Interventional Pain Procedures? Results of a Spine Intervention Society Practice Pattern Survey  . Interventional Pain Medicine, 2(2).
    4. Burnham T, Smith A, McCormick ZL, Teramoto M, Burnham R (2021). Evaluation of an Ultrasound-Assisted Longitudinal Axis Lateral Crest Approach to Radiofrequency Ablation of the Sacroiliac Joint. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 101(1), 26-31.
    5. Loh E, Burnham T, Burnham RS (2021). Sacroiliac Joint Diagnostic Block and Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques. Pain Medicine, 32(4), 725-744.
    6. Sperry B, Cheney C, Kuo K, Clements N, Burnham T, Conger A Cushman D, McCormick ZL (2021). Percutaneous treatments for residual and/or phantom limb pain in adults with lower-extremity amputations: A narrative review. Epub ahead of print. PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation.
    7. Yang A, Burnham T, Wagner G, McCormick Z, Scheinder B (2021). Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Complex Pain: A Comprehensive Review. Pain Med, 22(1), S9-S13.
    8. Fogarty AE, Burnham T, Kuo K, Tate Q, Sperry BP, Cheney C, Walega DR, Kohan L, Cohen SP, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL, Conger A (2021). The Effectiveness of Fluoroscopically-Guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 101(5), 482-492. (Read full article)
    9. Burnham T, Smith A, McCormick Z, Tara Moto M, Burnham R (2021). Evaluation of an ultrasound-assisted longitudinal access lateral crest approach to radiofrequency ablation of the sacroiliac joint. Epub ahead of print. Am J Phys Med Rehabil.
    10. McCormick ZL, Burnham T, Walega DR (2021). Response to 'Effect of low-dose lidocaine on objective upper extremity strength and immediate pain relief following cervical interlaminar epidural injections: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med, 46(12), 1114.
    11. McCormick ZL, Burnham T, Cunningham S, Kendall RW, Bougie D, Teramoto M, Walega DR (2020). Effect of low-dose lidocaine on objective upper extremity strength and immediate pain relief following cervical interlaminar epidural injections: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial . Reg Anesth Pain Med, 45(10), 767-773.
    12. Burnham T, Conger A, Salazar F, Petersen R, Kendall R, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Facet Joint Syndrome in Patients Selected by a Practical Medial Branch Block Paradigm. Pain Med, 21(10), 2071-2076.
    13. Speckman RA, Burnham T (2020). Summary Measures and Measures of Effect: Summarizing and Comparing Outcomes in Rehabilitation Research. Part 2: Binary Outcomes. PM R, 12(9), 933-939.
    14. Conger A, Sperry B, Cheney C, Burnham T, Mahan M, Onofrei L, Cushman D, Wagner G, Shipman H, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Axial Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis. Pain Med, 1-14.
    15. Burnham T, Sampson J, Speckman R, Conger A, Cushman D, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Suspected Sacroiliac Complex Pain; A Systematic Review. Pain Med, (0), 1-11.
    16. Conger A, Burnham T, Salazar F, Tate Q, Golish M, Petersen R, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, Kendall R, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves for Chronic Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome in Patients Selected by Guideline-Concordant Dual Comparative Medial Branch Blocks. Pain Med, 21(5), 902-909.
    17. Conger A, Cushman DM, Speckman RA, Burnham T, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness of Fluoroscopically Guided Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Radicular Pain; a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pain Med, 21(1), 41-54. (Read full article)
    18. Conger A, Burnham T, Speckman R, Randall D, Reisinger R, Tate Q, Spiker R, Schneider B, Cushman D, McCormick Z (2019). The Accuracy of SPECT/CT for Diagnosing Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Pain: a Systematic Review. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep.
    19. Burnham T, Conger A, Tate Q, Cushman D, Kendall R, Schnieder B, McCormick Z (2019). The Effectiveness and Safety of Percutaneous Platelet-Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for the Treatment of Suspected Discogenic Low Back Pain: A Comprehensive Review. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep.
    20. Tate Q, Conger A, Burnham T, Cushman D, Kendall R, Schneider B, McCormick Z (2019). The Effectiveness and Safety of Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: a Comprehensive Literature Review. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep.
    21. Conger A, Burnham T, Cushman D, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, Kendall R, McCormick Z (2018). Does Updated Compared to Older Fluoroscopic Imaging Technology Reduce Radiation Dose During Interventional Spine Procedure? A Pragmatic Cohort Study. 1(2), 56-60.
    22. Wagner G, Cushman D, Teramoto M, Conger A, Burnham T, McCormick Z (2018). Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time in Lumbar Medial Branch Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation. 1(2), 37-41.
    23. Burnham T, Higgins DC, Burnham RS, Heath DM (2015). Effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome: a pilot project. J Am Osteopath Assoc, 115(3), 138-48. (Read full article)
    24. Burnham RS, Burnham T (2009). Effect of hand warming on electrodiagnostic testing results and diagnosis in patients with suspected carpal tunnel syndrome. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 90(12), 2062-5. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Loh E, Burnham T, Agur A, Burnham R (2022). Sacroiliac Joint Lateral Branch Block and Radiofrequency Ablation. In Regional Nerve Blocks in Anesthesia and Pain Therapy: Imaging-guided and Traditional Techniques (pp. 681-688). Springer.
    2. Loh E, Burnham T, Burnham R (2021). Sacroiliac Joint Radiofrequency Ablation. In Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Issue of Medical Clinics of North America (pp. 725-744). Elsevier.

    Letter

    1. McCormick ZL, Burnham T, Walega DR (2021). Response to 'Effect of low-dose lidocaine on objective upper extremity strength and immediate pain relief following cervical interlaminar epidural injections: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial'. [Letter to the editor]. Reg Anesth Pain Med, 46(12), 1114.
    2. Burnham T, Hilgenhurst G, McCormick ZL (2019). Second-degree Skin Burn from a Radiofrequency Grounding Pad: A Case Report and Review of Risk-Mitigation Strategies. [Letter to the editor]. PM R, 11(10), 1139-1142. (Read full article)