Tim Curtis
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Tim Curtis, MD

Languages spoken: English

  • Tim Curtis, MD is a fellow in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Utah, where he also completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and served as Chief Resident. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois, and holds an undergraduate degree in International Business from the University of Colorado – Boulder. His clinical focus is on the non-surgical management of spine and musculoskeletal conditions, with a strong interest in incorporating lifestyle medicine principles such as physical activity, nutrition, and stress management to help patients effectively manage pain and improve overall function. Dr. Curtis is actively involved in research focused on the treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain and is passionate about advancing the field through evidence-based medicine to ensure the highest quality of care for his patients.

    Originally from Kansas City, Dr. Curtis enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and two dogs, exploring new places with his family, and staying active outdoors.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 27 reviews )

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    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Curtis is patient, understanding and very confident. I feel very lucky to have found him in his staff!

    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Curtis was very thorough, very kind, very professional. He cared deeply for my healing process and invited me to contact him in the future.

    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Curtis is an exceptional physician.

    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Understood my problem and made a plan quickly.

    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He put my mind at ease and gave me some relief from my pain.

    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Curtis is an excellent doctor I trust him completely.

    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He's very attentive, very good doctor, thank you [TRANSLATED]

    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Outstanding. Very knowledgeable.

    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Love the guy!!

  • Tim Curtis, MD is a fellow in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Utah, where he also completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and served as Chief Resident. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois, and holds an undergraduate degree in International Business from the University of Colorado – Boulder. His clinical focus is on the non-surgical management of spine and musculoskeletal conditions, with a strong interest in incorporating lifestyle medicine principles such as physical activity, nutrition, and stress management to help patients effectively manage pain and improve overall function. Dr. Curtis is actively involved in research focused on the treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain and is passionate about advancing the field through evidence-based medicine to ensure the highest quality of care for his patients.

    Originally from Kansas City, Dr. Curtis enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and two dogs, exploring new places with his family, and staying active outdoors.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Visiting Instructor

    Education history

    Undergraduate University of Colorado B.S.
    Post Graduate Training Meredith College Post Baccalaureate
    Professional Medical Rush Medical College M.D.
    Internship University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Preliminary Intern
    Residency University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Fellow

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. McCormick ZL, Dusznski B, Cartagena S, Barrette K, Curtis TM, et al (2025). Multisociety Response to the Proposed Multi-Jurisdictional Local Coverage Determination on Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain: A Critical Moment in Healthcare Poloicy for the United States. Interventional Pain Medicine,
    2. McCormick ZL, Fogarty AE, Curtis TM, et al (2025). The Effectiveness of Basiveretebral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablationfor the Treatment of Vertbrogenic Low Back Pain: 1- Year Results of a Prospective Real-World Cohort Study. Interventional Pain Medicine,
    3. Civitarese D, Stephens A, Curtis TM, et al (2025). The effectiveness of cervical medial branch radiofequency neurotomy using a perpendicular approach with a three-tined probe: A single-arm, retrospective cohort study. Interventional Pain Medicine,
    4. Caregea M, Le A, Curtis T, et al (2024). The effect of lumbar medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy on cobb angle progression in individuals with adult scoliosis compared to natural history. Interventional Pain Medicine,
    5. Braun S, Mascoe J, Caragea M, Curtis T, et al (2024). The association of payer type on genicular radiofrequency neurotomy treatment outcomes: Results of a cross-sectional study. Interventional Pain Medicine,
    6. McCormick ZL, Curtis T, Cooper A, Weatley M, Smuck (2023). Low Back Pain-related Healthcare Utilization following Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation: A Pooled Analysis from Three Prospective Clinical Trials. Interventional Pain Medicine,
    7. Cargea M, Woodworth T, Curtis T, et al (2023). Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Knee Joint Pain: A Real0world Cohort Study with Evaluation of Prognostic Factors. Interventional Pain Medicine,
    8. Caragea MA, Le A, Curtis TM, Ni A, Clark TS, Joyce AA, Hickman CJ, Lawrence B, Randell Z, Goodman P, Poduska AD, Rasmussen M, Conger AM, Burham TR, Cooper A, Teramoto M, McCormick Z (2023). Does medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy accelerate degenerative lumbar spondylolistesis compared to natural progression? A cross-sectional cohort study. Interventional Pain Medicine,

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