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Board Certification
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Spiker for his surgical skill and for producing meaningful improvements in pain and function after spine procedures. Reviewers emphasize his clear, thorough explanations, patient communication, and tendency to involve patients in treatment planning, and they describe his office team as helpful and supportive. Commenters also note his professionalism, compassion, and bedside manner, saying he makes them feel heard and confident in their care.
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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.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Orthopaedics
-Professor Neurosurgery -Adjunct Professor |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Education history
| Postdoctoral Training | Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery - Rothman Institute at Jefferson University | Postdoctoral Training |
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| Residency | Orthopedic Surgery - University of Utah | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Biochemistry and History - University of California at Santa Barbara | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Rizkalla JM, Weiner JA, Martin BI, Martinez FK, Truumees H, Spina NT, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Spiker WR, Karamian BA (2026). NSAID Use Is Associated With Increased Postoperative Complications, but Mortality Benefit, Following Spinal Fusion. Clin Spine Surg.
- McDonald CL, Clapp I, Zhang Y, Nelson J, Karamian B, Spiker WR, Lawrence B, Brodke D, Spina N (2026). Response to Preoperative Steroid Injections Can Predict Early Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Fusion for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976).
- Friedman LIN, Truumees H, Gonzalez F, Geerling DM, Spina NT, Spiker WR, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD, Karamian BA (2026). Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Has Higher Rates of Revision, But Lower Rates of Adjacent Segment Disease, Compared to ACDF. Spine (Phila Pa 1976).
- Philippi M, Featherall J, Connelly J, Schmirler J, Truumees H, Spina NT, Spiker WR, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD, Karamian BA (2026). Fixed-Angle Static Versus Variable-Angle Dynamic Plates for Multilevel Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg.
- Clapp IM, Kothari P, Martin B, Spina NT, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Karamian BA (2025). Comparing Complications and Costs of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in the Inpatient, Outpatient, and ASC Settings in the Medicare Population. Spine (Phila Pa 1976).
- Smolinski KA, Spiker WR, McCormick ZL, Conger AM (2025). Persistent Pain Post Lumbar Spinal Surgery: A Diagnostic Framework for the Non-Operative Clinician. Pain Med, 27(2), 219-221.
- Connelly JW, Narayanan R, Ezeonu T, Kothari P, Spina N, Spiker WR, Lawrence B, Brodke DS, Schroeder GD, Karamian BA (2025). Narrative Review of Perioperative Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Agonists in Spine Surgery. Clin Spine Surg.
- Mizels J, Connelly J, Martin B, Karamian B, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Spina NT (2024). How Do Functional Comorbidities Affect PROMIS-PF Scores Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery? Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 50(6), 383-388.
- Drain JP, Alvarez P, Spiker WR, Yu E (2024). Deformity Considerations in Cervical Laminoplasty: A Narrative Review. Clin Spine Surg, 38(1), 1-5.
- Connelly JW, Mizels J, Karamian BA, Spiker WR, Lawrence B, Brodke DS, Spina N (2024). Craniocervical dissociation: A framework for diagnosis and management of a rare but never miss injury. Semin Spine Surg, 36(2).
- Randell Z, Martin B, Hendrickson N, Brodke D, Spiker R, Lawrence B, Spina N (2023). Hypoalbuminemia as a Predictor of Mortality, Disability, and Readmission in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 48(18), 1300-1307.
- Turtle J, Randell Z, Karamian B, Spiker WR, Lawrence B, Brodke D, Spina N (2023). Response to Preoperative Steroid Injections Predicts Surgical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Fusion for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 48(13), 914-919.
- Owen RJ, Quinlan N, Poduska A, Spiker WR, Spina NT, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD (2021). Preoperative Fluoroscopically Guided Regional Erector Spinae Plane Blocks Reduce Opioid Use, Increase Mobilization, and Reduce Length of Stay Following Lumbar Spine Fusion. Global Spine J, 13(4), 954-960.
- Turtle J, Randell Z, Karamian B, Spiker R, Lawrence B, Brodke D, Spina N (2023). Response to pre-operative Steroid Injections Predicts Surgical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Fusion for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 48(13), 914-919.
- Randell Z, Martin B, Hendrickson N, Brodke D, Spiker R, Lawrence B, Spina N (2023). Hypoalbuminemia as a Predictor of Mortality, Disability, and Readmission in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 48(18), 1300-1307.
- Hendrickson NR, Zhang Y, Amoafo L, Randell Z, Rasmussen M, Zeidan M, Shorten P, Brodke DS, Spina N, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR (2022). Risk Factors for Postoperative Ileus in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery. Global Spine J, 13(8), 21925682221075056.
- Mordhorst TR, Jalali A, Nelson R, Brodke DS, Spina N, Spiker WR (2021). Cost analysis of primary single-level lumbar discectomies using the Value Driven Outcomes database in a large academic center. Spine J, 21(8), 1309-1317.
- Owen RJ, Quinlan N, Poduska A, Spiker WR, Spina NT, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD (2021). Preoperative Fluoroscopically Guided Regional Erector Spinae Plane Blocks Reduce Opioid Use, Increase Mobilization, and Reduce Length of Stay Following Lumbar Spine Fusion. Global Spine J, 13(4), 21925682211010740.
- Zeidan M, Goz V, Lakomkin N, Spina N, Brodke DS, Spiker WR (2020). Predictors of Readmission and Prolonged Length of Stay After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 46(8), 487-491.
- Shaw JD, McEntarfer R, Ferrel J, Greene N, Presson AP, Zhang C, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Spina N, Brodke DS (2020). What Does Your PROMIS Score Mean? Improving the Utility of Patient-Reported Outcomes at the Point of Care. Global Spine J, 12(4), 2192568220958670.
- Tobert DG, Davis BJ, Annis P, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Spina N (2020). The impact of the lordosis distribution index on failure after surgical treatment of adult spinal deformity. Spine J, 20(8), 1261-1266.
- Goz V, Martin BI, Donnally CJ 3rd, Brodke D, Spina N, Lawrence B, Spiker WR (2020). Potential Selection Bias in Observational Studies Comparing Cervical Disc Arthroplasty to Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 45(14), 960-967.
- Chavez JL, Porucznik CA, Gren LH, Guan J, Joyce E, Brodke DS, Dailey AT, Mahan MA, Hood RS, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Spina NT, Bisson EF (2020). The Impact of Preoperative Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Postoperative Outcomes in Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disease: 3-Month and 12-Month Results of a Pilot Study. World Neurosurg, 139, e230-e236.
- Mordhorst TR, McCormick ZL, Presson AP, Collier WH, Spiker WR (2019). Examining the relationship between epidural steroid injections and patient satisfaction. Spine J, 20(2), 207-212.
- Spina N, Schoutens C, Martin BI, Brodke DS, Lawrence B, Spiker WR (2019). Defining Instability in Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Surgeon Views. Clin Spine Surg, 32(10), E434-E439.
- Goz V, Spiker WR, Brodke D (2019). Mobile messaging and smartphone apps for patient communication and engagement in spine surgery. Ann Transl Med, 7(Suppl 5), S163.
- Goz V, Spiker WR, Lawrence B, Brodke D, Spina N (2019). Odontoid Fractures: A Critical Analysis Review. JBJS Rev, 7(8), e1.
- Hung M, Saltzman CL, Voss MW, Bounsanga J, Kendall R, Spiker R, Lawrence B, Brodke D (2018). Responsiveness of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS), Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) instruments in patients with spinal disorders. Spine J, 19(1), 34-40.
- Hung M, Saltzman CL, Kendall R, Bounsanga J, Voss MW, Lawrence B, Spiker R, Brodke D (2018). What Are the MCIDs for PROMIS, NDI, and ODI Instruments Among Patients With Spinal Conditions? Clin Orthop Relat Res, 476(10), 2027-2036.
- Kendall R, Wagner B, Brodke D, Bounsanga J, Voss M, Gu Y, Spiker R, Lawrence B, Hung M (2017). The Relationship of PROMIS Pain Interference and Physical Function Scales. Pain Med, 19(9), 1720-1724.
- Lakomkin N, Goz V, Cheng JS, Brodke DS, Spiker WR (2017). The utility of preoperative laboratories in predicting postoperative complications following posterolateral lumbar fusion. Spine J, 18(6), 993-997.
- Abtahi AM, Lyman KS, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD, Zhang C, Spiker WR (2017). Patient Satisfaction is Not Associated With Self-reported Disability in a Spine Patient Population. Clin Spine Surg, 30(8), E1165-E1168.
- Brodke DS, Goz V, Voss MW, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Hung M (2017). PROMIS PF CAT Outperforms the ODI and SF-36 Physical Function Domain in Spine Patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 42(12), 921-929.
- Colman M, Pond J, Bachus K, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Brodke DS (2017). Fenestrated Screws Augmented With PMMA Increase the Pullout Strength of Sacral Pedicle Screws. Clin Spine Surg, 30(3), E252-E256.
- Brodke DS, Goz V, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Neese A, Hung M (2017). Oswestry Disability Index: a psychometric analysis with 1,610 patients. Spine J, 17(3), 321-327.
- Hu Y, Yuan ZS, Spiker WR, Dong WX, Sun XY, Yuan JB, Zhang J, Zhu B (2016). A comparative study on the accuracy of pedicle screw placement assisted by personalized rapid prototyping template between pre- and post-operation in patients with relatively normal mid-upper thoracic spine. Eur Spine J, 25(6), 1706-15.
- Colman MW, Guss A, Bachus KN, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS (2016). Fixed-Angle, Posteriorly Connected Anterior Cage Reconstruction Improves Stiffness and Decreases Cancellous Subsidence in a Spondylectomy Model. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 41(9), E519-23.
- Haller JM, Calvert G, Spiker WR, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD (2015). Remote Cerebellar Hemorrhage after Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery. Global Spine J, 5(6), 535-7.
- Elliott IS, Spiker WR, Caputo AM, Darden BV (2015). Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion Versus Cervical Disk Arthroplasty. J Spinal Disord Tech, 28(9), 309-12.
- Gaffney C, Spiker WR (2015). Painless weakness from lumbar disc herniation: Recommended management and outcomes. (ahead of print). Semin Spine Surg.
- Goz V, Rane A, Abtahi AM, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Spiker WR (2015). Geographic variations in the cost of spine surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 40(17), 1380-9.
- Annis P, Brodke DS, Spiker WR, Daubs MD, Lawrence BD (2015). The Fate of L5-S1 With Low-Dose BMP-2 and Pelvic Fixation, With or Without Interbody Fusion, in Adult Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 40(11), E634-9.
- Abtahi AM, Brodke DS, Lawrence BD, Zhang C, Spiker WR (2015). Association between patient-reported measures of psychological distress and patient satisfaction scores after spine surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(10), 824-8.
- Hu Y, Dong WX, Spiker WR, Yuan ZS, Sun XY, Zhang J, Xie H, Albert TJ (2015). An anatomic study to determine the optimal entry point, medial angles, and effective length for safe fixation using posterior C1 lateral mass screws. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 40(4), E191-8.
- Hung M, Stuart A, Cheng C, Hon SD, Spiker R, Lawrence B, Neese A, Brodke DS (2015). Predicting the DRAM mZDI using the PROMIS anxiety and depression. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 40(3), 179-83.
- Lawrence BD, Patel AA, Guss A, Ryan Spiker W, Brodke DS (2014). Malaligned dynamic anterior cervical plate: a biomechanical analysis of effectiveness. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 39(25), 2057-61.
- Annis P, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Zhang Y, Chen W, Daubs MD, Brodke DS (2014). Predictive factors for acute proximal junctional failure after adult deformity surgery with upper instrumented vertebrae in the thoracolumbar spine. Evid Based Spine Care J, 5(2), 160-2.
- Hu Y, Yuan ZS, Spiker WR, Albert TJ, Dong WX, Xie H, Yuan JB, Wang CT (2013). Deviation analysis of C2 translaminar screw placement assisted by a novel rapid prototyping drill template: a cadaveric study. Eur Spine J, 22(12), 2770-6.
- Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Raich AL, Skelly AC, Brodke DS (2012). Surgical versus injection treatment for injection-confirmed chronic sacroiliac joint pain. Evid Based Spine Care J, 3(4), 41-53.
- Patel AA, Spiker WR, Daubs M, Brodke DS, Cannon-Albright LA (2012). Evidence of an inherited predisposition for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 37(1), 26-9.
- Patel AA, Spiker WR, Daubs MD, Brodke DS, Cheng I, Glasgow RE (2008). Retroperitoneal lymphocele after anterior spinal surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 33(18), E648-52.
Review
- Mizels J, Jalali O, Martinez F, Spiker W (2026). Activity-Related Low Back Pain in the Athlete. [Review]. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev, 34(2), 70-73.
- Connelly JW, Kothari P, Spina N, Spiker WR, Lawrence B, Brodke DS, Karamian BA (2024). Early versus late intervention for degenerative cervical myelopathy: what are the outcomes?—a review of the current literature. [Review]. AME Med J, 9.
- Moore ZJ, Rizkalla JM, Weiner J, Lawrence B, Spina N, Spiker R, Brodke D, Karamian B (2024). Transthyretin amyloidosis in spinal canal stenosis: A systematic review. [Review]. J Orthop, 53, 133-139.
- Vangsness CT Jr, Spiker W, Erickson J (2008). A review of evidence-based medicine for glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate use in knee osteoarthritis. [Review]. Arthroscopy, 25(1), 86-94.
Book Chapter
- Spiker WR (2016). Techniques for Minimizing Radiation Exposure during Fluorscopy Procedures. In Vaccaro AR, Albert TJ (Eds.), Spine Surgery: Tricks of the Trade (3rd, Chapter 76, pp. 288-91). New York: Thieme.
- Spiker WR (2016). Wound VAC Management for Spinal and Bone Graft Wound Infections. In Vaccaro AR, Albert TJ (Eds.), Spine Surgery: Tricks of the Trade (3rd, Chapter 112, pp. 419-21). New York: Thieme.
- Goz V, Spiker WR (2015). Lumbar Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis. In Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials, Spine.
- Goz V, Spiker WR (2015). Management of Spinal Data. In Benzel (Ed.), Spine Surgery (4th).
Caring and professional
Overall good experience
Thank you for the time and patience that you showed me while I was in your office. You never made me feel rushed or incompetent when I asked you some of my questions. I would recommend you.
Dr Spiker and his team are the best. I've had 3 separate lumbar surgeries with them and can't imagine anyone being able to do a better job.
He cares about himself,
Dr. Spiker did a wonderful job on the surgery he performed on my spine. My recovery has been successful and complete. I am more than satisfied with what he has done for me and previously for my wife. We also recommended a neighbor who was very appreciative of the recommendation!
Dr. Spiker knows what he is doing! Excellent Dr. He has my whole trust! I travel over 2 hours to see him and he is worth it!!
Why are you in your mind? Shouldn't William Spiker be? 5+ Stars. Sure.
I would absolutely recommend Dr Spiker for all your spine issues.
Dr. Spiker is excellent at what he does. He is also courteous, professional, and treated me with dignity and respect.
Years ago I had 3 back surgeries from didn't Dr's here in Pocatello idaho. I went to a different Dr cause my back was getting worse. Dr didn't want to work on me. I told his receptionist that will go across the United States to fix my.back. She gave several Dr's in Salt Lake City . After reading the credentials I picked Dr Spiker. He did extensive through my whole back with 2 long rods, fusions n screws. I have been painless since. Glad I chose him. Great n amazing Dr. THANK YOUR DR SPIKER.
I am very impressed with the personal sincere concern Dr. Spiker has for his patients.
Dr. Spiker has a very quieting manner about him.
Dr. Spiker is a talented surgeon and a very caring individual. I recommend him highly as a return patient.
Excellent
He and his team are one of the best I've ever had!
I have complex back issues and I trust Dr. Spiker to recommend an appropriate treatment plan. My prior experience with Dr. Spiker was positive.
Dr Spiker is an exemplary Orthopedic Surgeon. He's professional, kind, and very compassionate.
He makes me feel wonderful and I am the most important person in the world!
He's the best
Dr. Spiker has taken and is taking great care of me. He did intricate surgery on my back with rods and screws to deal with my cauda equina syndrome. If not attended to with 24 hours of diagnosis I could have been a paraplegic. As it was I am recovering, though slowly.
Works to explain everything the patient is asking
Dr. Spiker is always very thorough and professional, as well as kind and caring. Always makes sure I understand everything and involves me in all decisions.
Dr. Spiker takes time to learn about my symptoms and health history. Based on that he is clear in his explanation about my choices for next steps. He does not push surgery but informed me about my choices and outcomes. He is optimistic but also realistic. I have confidence in him as a surgeon and I'm grateful he made time to fit me in his very full surgery schedule.
I would recommend Dr. Spiker over and over again to anybody who has a problem with their back or their Spine. He's very modest. He's very kind and he's very interested in his patience being well. He's a really a good specialist when it comes to the Spine and a really good surgeon and he remembers things that you say and he takes that into consideration when you're in surgery.. I also like his whole team too. They're very very nice and helpful.
Dr. Spiker is wonderful my surgery and after care has been the best.
Dr Spiker is a great doctor
I know my pain is getting worse. More consistent pain down my right leg and the throbbing in both legs is getting worse. Don't feel the X-rays are showing the change in my back.
Dr Spiker always takes time to answer all of my questions & address concerns. He always involves me in planning out a treatment plan & what to expect in the future.
Dr. Spiker treats you like a friend not a patient he remembers things that are specific to you personally not just about your medical history
A fantastic doctor, who is very through, careful, competent, and interested in his patients. Very grateful for him and for his expertise.
I highly recommend Dr. Spiker and his staff.
Great Doctor!
Dr Spiker is a great doctor not knife happy he really tries to help you
Such a great experience
Dr. Spiker is a very competent, knowledgeable and successful doctor. Higly recommend him.
Very thorough and great experience. Explained all aspects of care
Dr Spiker and his team were very good. Proving details in a way I could understand and explaining what would happen next. Dr Spiker took his time tow explain and answer all the questions I had regarding the procedure.
Dr. Spiker operated on my back [DATE REMOVED] and from the day I walked into his office, through surgery, and through my [DATE REMOVED] recovery, he and his team have been caring, attentive and the ultimate professionals. I highly recommend him if you have back problems!
He has been my back Dr. for a long time and I think he is very professional
Knowledgeable, patient and caring.
Dr, Spiker is a great doctor
Dr Spiker is great
Very courteous and patient with my questions.
I highly recommend Dr. Spiker. He is a phenomenal surgeon, who listens, shows compassion, and helps you understand every facet of your surgery. He goes above and beyond, and executes the task with precision. His team is truly top-notch. I would recommend him to my own family. A true 10 out of 10 experience.
He is good doctor. I know him for a long time. He is good good doctor.
Dr William R Spiker is an exceptional doctor. I have felt very happy with the surgery that he did. I had extreme pain before the surgery that is now gone.
Truly a patience doctor. Spent a lot of time with me and answered all of my questions and concerns. I feel good in his hands
His explanation was very fast so difficult to to follow at times. He seemed very busy so I was less comfortable asking questions or for more explanation. But I did anyway.
Dr. Spiker is an outstanding Doctor
Dr Spiker is a great doctor and he has helped me alot!
He cares and listens to my concerns. He was a great surgeon also.
Dr. Spiker is excellent! Even though he is a surgeon he does not rush you to the surgical option. Instead he listens to you and finds solutions for my care. I highly recommend the U of U and Dr. Spiker!
I trust Dr Spirker and his associates. I felt well cared for and my recovery has been just as I was told. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
Would highly recommend.
He's a very good doctor
Dr. Spiker treats you with respect and includes you in on all aspects of your care. He is easy to talk to and listens to your concerns. I would recommend him to anyone who is considering having back surgery.
He has successfully treated my son. I feel that he can give me the help I need. My visit with him was a continuation of our great experience with him.
From the first visit, Dr. Spiker made me feel at ease. He is thorough in his explanations, answers questions with patience, and treated me like a person, not just a patient. His professionalism and genuine concern for his patients stand out. I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor
Dr. Spiker is amazing. He really listened to me and took a lot of time to make sure I understand my injury and what surgery/recovery is going to look like. He also relieved a lot of my fears about "back" surgery. I would recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Spiker is a good, caring doctor. I trust him and feel safe. He's the best.
My impression of Dr. Spiker is that he is highly knowledgeable and very professional. He established excellent rapport with me and gave me a high level of confidence in my course of treatment.
Dr Spiker and his team restored my back to a level that hasn't been this good in years! Awesome medical service, team and hospital care.
He's fine but I don't think he took my needs seriously.
Dr Spiker takes the time to speak with you about pros, cons, and options. He is empathetic and cares to help you receive the care you need.
Dr. Spiker is friendly and professional. He listens and is honest about options.
Dr Spiker is amazing. He's very humble and kind. He listened to all my concern. He is the best spine surgeon. He's so skilled and I'm so grateful that that my husband found him. My spine surgery worked right away and all my pain in my lower back, hips, and legs is completely gone. Also before my surgery I could not stand straight up. I was all bend over. Dr Spiker knew that it bothered me and He did the procedure so I can now stand up like a person should. Makes me extra happy. His team is so helpful and thorough too. Making the pre and post surgery very easy to understand. He picked a great team to work with him. I just can't say enough good about Dr Spiker. I really appreciate and like him very very much. Thank you Dr Spiker.
Dr Spiker was great!! I've already recommended him to two other people who are in need of some assistance with their back!
Thank you for offering a zoom meeting!!!!
Good
Hes tye best
Dr. Spiker is caring and thorough. Never felt rushed and always felt heard.
Dr Spiker is amazing. I won't hesitate to choose him for any future surgeries.
He was perfect plus sent out Dailey texts each day after surgery for 6 weeks! A +
Because of previously read reviews, I felt confident in coming to see Dr. Spiker, and immediately upon meeting him, I could see why everyone was so positive! I found him knowledgeable, easy to talk to, respectful but approachable, and a good listener. He explained everything I needed to know, and I left feeling heard, and empowered with my choices. I would recommend without hesitation! Superior practitioner! 5 stars!
already have
Highly recommended
Dr. Spiker is an incredibly talented surgeon. He takes the time to explain and ensure I am comfortable with all aspects of care. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing spine care..!
Dr. William Spiker & the team members that work with him have been phenomenal at diagnosing & treating my condition. They have each listened to my concerns and helped to provide options that would give me the best possible outcome. My searing sciatica pain that was also causing nerve damage is gone & my nerve is on the way to healing after a severe disc extrusion at L5-S1 with an Isthmic Pars defect that I had been trying to treat with conservative methods like physiotherapy but it was getting progressively worse. I had an L4-S1 Laminectomy & L5-S1 Fusion 7 weeks ago and I'm so grateful for the expertise & care I have received along the way. I very much appreciated the automated text messaging system before & after surgery that helped me know what to expect & kept me focused on healing correctly. I couldn't have asked for a better care team! Thank you so much! I have my life back!
Dr. Spiker and his entire staff were all incredible people who genuinely care about your health needs. They were all very kind and respectful. Many went above and beyond the call of duty during difficult, challenging times. I'm so grateful to Dr. Spiker and his entire staff who have made this health issue the best experience I could have asked for. I would recommend anyone to this great team of professionals who genuinely care! Thank you for months of great support.
Dr. Spiker is the Best. You hear about how terrible back surgery is, Dr Spiker did my husband and then he did mine. Both of us having fusions done. We both walked away from the hospital on over the counter Tylenol.. He did a second surgery on me because of my body not liking the dissolvable stitches, same thing, just Tylenol. He knows what he is doing!!.
I would recommend him as the best
He was very professional and did what he said. Very nice and professional Trust him completely !
Find another doctor
Dr. Spiker is a very caring spine surgeon with excellent understanding of how to treat a very complicated condition. Especially on elderly patients.
Dr. spiker provided great care. Gave me options, explained my condition and ways to improve it. Very impressed with him.
very disappointed he was so rushed with my appointment. most UU Dr's spend more time. hope it was just an off day for him.
Kind and gracious doctor who does great work.
Very knowledgeable and helpful. I trust his judgement.
The best!!
Dr. Spiker answered all my questions and explained everything that is going to happen with my upcoming neck surgery.
I enjoy the care and professionalism I receive from Dr Spiker
Dr Spiker is very respectful and courteous. He and his staff listened to our concerns, also explained step by step what to expect with my spine surgery. We are still at awe at how quickly they got my procedure scheduled. You are the best!!
He was awesome
Dr Spiker is great.
Very good and sensible doctor.
Dr Spiker and staff are incredibly awesome!
Dr Spiker is great.
Dr Spiker is probably the physician I've ever met, he cares about his patients and takes very good care of them
William Spiker and his entire staff was super good to work with. They genuinely care and perform very well at all levels. Dr. Spiker is a very good surgeon who has made a big difference in my health. I would recommend anyone to him and his staff. They truly, genuinely care!!!
Exceptional!
I would highly recommend Dr Spiker he is an excellent surgeon and his team is amazing Great patient care
I'm going to be going out on a limb, but there are some things that are not right with my left side. I agree that I am favoring that side. If it's because of the back surgery or what something is going on with the left side of the back and I guess the flank. I like Dr spyker I know that he did what I went to him for but since August 2024 I had been slowly going downhill. Everyone knows it and most everyone knows that my personal opinion of having the operation.
Dr Spiker is the best and I would recommend him to anyone with back issues!
He takes his time to answer all of my questions. I never feel rushed at my appointments. I trust him & his opinion.
Dr. Spiker is the very best of the best. I trust him with my care and best treatment. There is no one better.
I felt he gave me good options with pros and cons well explained.
Dr Spiker fixed my neck and made me pain free!! Dr Spiker and his whole staff are great!! Kind and caring! You'll be in good hands with them!!
Very knowledgeable
Spiker is great.
Could not have had a better physician
Great Doctor. He cares and is very easy to work with.
Dr. Spiker was very informative and very knowledgeable and very responsive to each of my questions to my complete satisfaction. And also he and his office are very available to me for any questions that I have, which I very much value.
Looking forward to working with him more.
I researched doctors years ago, as I battled severe neck and back pain. I have been with him for years trying to work through the back issues. I just scheduled by next surgery with him because I trust him, he is brilliantly talented, compassionate Orthopedic doctor, and tells all the pros and cons of the situation. The most important feature for me with Dr. Spiker, is he a good, good man with fabulous bedside manners. He is truly a gift to the U of U Orthopedic Team, his students, and his patients.
Will not visit again. I'm going to request that Tricare change my referral to another MD.
thankful he was able to fix my difficult problem I would see him again and recommend him to fix a difficult problem
Dr. Spiker, thank you for such good care and getting me better to function better in life. You are a great surgeon thanks
Dr. Spiker was very compassionate and provided Clear explanation of future treatment.
Absolutely brilliant Dr. he has always had a 10 rating through 3 procedures and multiple follow up visits!
The first visit with Dr Spiker was excellent, and I'm delightedto have him on my care team.
Dr Spiker is wonderful.
Great doc.
Dr. Spiker is always respectful and listens to my questions and concerns.
Top notch, good surgeon.
It took a while and multiple visits to get to a solution but he was just making sure we explored all avenues before surgery
He is very concerned about my back problems. He is working hard to find the best posable way to solve the problem.
He is an excellent surgeon and has a great team.
Excellent Doctor!! I would and have recommended him. He is the best!!
I believe he was honest and thoughtful regarding my treatment
Dr Spiker is knowledgeable of what needs to be accomplished. He showed in detail my exrays and and MRI images.
I really can say enough good things about Dr. Spiker he seems to be one of the most genuine doctors I have had the opportunity to meet and I have met quite a few doctors.
Dr. Spiker is incredible! So easy to talk with, helps me understand my back issues, explains in detail my X-ray results and makes me feel so cared for.
Always impressed with his service.
Dr. Spiker has cared for my needs in relieving the pain and resorting my ability to do the things I enjoy.
I just saw Dr. Spiker for a one-year follow up of a lumbar spinal fusion. This was my second fusion, which, while not common, was expected given the sad condition of my back. My first fusion came around the time of a politically popular slogan "Build back better." I said to myself then, let's hope Dr. Spiker can "build BACKS better." He did. Finally, I can walk normally. I now *prefer* sitting in a correct posture, now that it feels *better* than a slouching poor posture. I don't have to second guess every movement I make; I can hike for a few miles now pain free; I can do all the simple things that used to be so frustrating pre-op. He is a marvel.
Dr Spiker cares about about you.
Dr Spiker was very kind, soft spoken, and courteous. Was extremely willing to work with me even though I am out of state.