Steward is now offering telehealth virtual visits for its patients from the comfort of their home. Your doctor’s office will contact you closer to your appointment time, or you may contact the office after booking an appointment to discuss options. Important Information for Coronavirus (COVID-19): If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms,... Read More about Benjamin G. Williams, MD

The Injury Clinic at the University Orthopaedic Center provides timely, specialty orthopedic care for acute injuries (those less than six weeks old), offering same-day scheduled appointments to minimize wait times. Conditions treated include bumps and bruises, dislocations, fractures, sprains, strains, and other orthopedic pain requiring prompt evaluation. Visits are performed by sports medicine specialists who arrange follow-up care at the... Read More about Injury Clinic at University Orthopaedic Center

Brian K. Foster, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in hand & upper extremity surgery. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Geisinger Medical Center and a hand and upper extremity fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Emily Harold, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine. She received her bachelor's degree from Washington University, where she also played basketball and contributed to three National Championship teams. Dr. Harold received her medical degree from Ohio State University, and went on to complete a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. While in Cleveland, she worked with local high... Read More about Emily J. Harold

Dr. Florian Nickisch, Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics specializes in the care of the foot and ankle and traumatic injuries to the lower extremity. Dr. Nickisch’s clinical interests include acute and subacute traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle (Achilles Tendon ruptures, calcaneus fractures, talus fractures midfoot fractures and fracture dislocations), reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle,... Read More about Florian Nickisch

Dr. Robert Tashjian is the Ezekiel R. Dumke, Jr. Presidential Endowed Professor and Vice Chairman for Research in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Tashjian received his medical doctorate from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. He completed an orthopaedic... Read More about Robert Z. Tashjian

Dr. Robert Burks, Professor, specializing in the field of sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His practice focuses on injuries to and degenerative conditions of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Burks graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of California at San Diego and subsequently did a sports medicine fellowship... Read More about Robert T. Burks

Dear Patients: I hope this message finds you well. After a great deal of thought and consideration, I have decided to retire after 34 years in clinical practice. My last day in the operating room is October 16, 2024. I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you as my patient. It has been a true honor... Read More about Charles L. Saltzman

Dr. Nick Monson, Associate Professor, (clinical) is a board certified primary care sports medicine specialist within the Orthopedic Department of the University of Utah. Dr. Monson specializes in evaluation and treatment of spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee and foot and ankle issues. He also has special interest in concussion management and treatment of chronic tendon issues. Dr. Monson utilizes... Read More about Nick Monson

Dr. Anderson is a faculty member at the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in surgical solutions for degenerative diseases and deformities of the hip and knee including osteoarthritis, AVN, Perthes, SCFE, FAI and hip dysplasia. He performs minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery including anterior hip replacement (including bikini incision for women) and partial knee... Read More about Lucas A. Anderson

Dr. Pelt specializes in hip replacement and revision, as well as knee replacement and revision. Minimally invasive joint replacement, partial knee replacement (unicompartmental, patellofemoral), and direct anterior hip replacement are all aspects of his practice. Dr. Pelt is a Tenured Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. He serves as Medical Director of the Orthopaedic and... Read More about Christopher E. Pelt

Dr. Doug Hutchinson, Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, specializes in hand and microvascular surgery. Dr. Hutchinson currently serves as the hand fellowship director at the University of Utah and chief of Hand Surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Shriners Intermountain Hospital. He also holds an adjunct appointment in the Departments of Bioengineering and... Read More about Douglas T. Hutchinson

Dr. Amy Powell, Professor, (clinical) is a board certified Sports Medicine physician serving as a team physician for the University of Utah Utes. She specializes in the care of athletes and active people of all ages, focusing on attaining and maintaining a patient’s physical performance goals. Dr. Powell received her medical degree from the University of Washington, followed by residency... Read More about Amy P. Powell

Please call (801) 587-5451 if you would like to make an appointment and are not able to schedule online. Dr. Karamian is a Board Certified spine surgeon at the University of Utah who manages all aspects of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including stenosis, disc herniations, radiculopathy, myelopathy, deformity/scoliosis, trauma, tumors, and infection. Dr. Karamian takes a patient-centered approach,... Read More about Brian A. Karamian

David J Petron MD is an Associate Professor(clinical) in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah where he serves as the Aline Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair. He is a primary care orthopaedic/sports medicine specialist. He originally trained in family medicine and then completed a fellowship in nonoperative orthopaedics and sports medicine at Michigan State University. He has served... Read More about David J. Petron

Dr. Chalmers is the Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs for the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He focuses on the care of all shoulder and elbow problems, from young athletes to shoulder arthritis. His practice includes minimally invasive arthroscopy, ligament and tendon repair, and joint replacement. As a former coach and division I athlete, Dr. Chalmers knows the... Read More about Peter N. Chalmers

David L Rothberg, MD. - His area of clinical expertise includes pelvic and acetabular fractures, nonunion and malunion, peri-articular fractures, pediatric orthopaedic trauma, and post-traumatic reconstruction. He is an Associate Professor and the Residency Program Director in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah and the Orthopaedic Trauma Liaison for Primary Children's Hospital, He has a clinical practice... Read More about David Rothberg

Dr. Gee is Board Certified in Primary Care Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine who focuses on the treatment of non-operative musculoskeletal conditions at the University Hospital, South Jordan Health Center, and the University Orthopedic Center. He is a member of the teaching faculty at the University Hospital and educates resident physicians and medical students through clinical teaching rounds and formalized... Read More about Christopher A. Gee

Justin Haller, MD specializes in pelvic and acetabular trauma, non-union and mal-union surgery, peri-articular fractures, post-traumatic reconstruction, limb length and rotational deformity, osteomyelitis and bone infections, and pediatric orthopedic trauma. He is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthodpedics. He has a clinical practice at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, Primary Children’s Medical Center, and the Salt... Read More about Justin M. Haller

Dr. Anderson is a faculty member at the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in surgical solutions for degenerative diseases and deformities of the hip and knee including osteoarthritis, AVN, Perthes, SCFE, FAI and hip dysplasia. He performs minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery including anterior hip replacement (including bikini incision for women) and partial knee... Read More about Lucas A. Anderson

David J Petron MD is an Associate Professor(clinical) in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah where he serves as the Aline Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair. He is a primary care orthopaedic/sports medicine specialist. He originally trained in family medicine and then completed a fellowship in nonoperative orthopaedics and sports medicine at Michigan State University. He has served... Read More about David J. Petron