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Graham E. Wagner
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Graham E. Wagner, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • Graham E. Wagner, MD is a physiatrist with a focus on the care and treatment of painful spine and musculoskeletal conditions. He holds specialty board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and subspecialty board certification in Pain Medicine. Dr. Wagner works closely with patients to diagnose the source of their pain and to help them understand their treatment options. Treatment plans span the spectrum of conservative care with rehabilitation and exercise all the way through interventional spinal procedures and cutting-edge neuromodulation, with the overarching goal of restoring function and improving quality of life. He also collaborates closely with spine surgeons at the Department of Neurosurgery to ensure that patients have access to the full gamut of spine treatment options and are receiving the “right treatment at the right time for the right reason.”

    Dr. Wagner completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Dartmouth. He currently serves on the Health Policy Division of the International Spine Intervention Society and the Health Policy Council of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wagner is also a mountain sports enthusiast and a community advocate for sustainable trail development as a means of promoting outdoor recreation and fostering active lifestyles.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 339 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    November 27, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Smart, kind and compassionate. Also has a keen sense of the best of 80¿s rock music.

    November 25, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    One has to be grateful to have Dr. Wagner on one's medical team. He is kind, thoughtful, and takes the fear out of having this procedure done. Exceptional!

    November 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is a great listener and addressed all my questions.

    November 21, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Wagner was very thorough with explaining everything to me.

    November 20, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very good Droctor.

    November 18, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Wagner is amazing; he also has a great team. They treat you with care and lesson to your concerns.

    November 14, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I need to schedule the next shut sequence.

    November 14, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Wagner was very gentle and explained the procedure as he proceeded with the injection. He tried to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. He is a great provider and understands the pain I have been having after my spinal fusion. I would recommend him to anyone with back pain

    November 14, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    The best

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  • Graham E. Wagner, MD is a physiatrist with a focus on the care and treatment of painful spine and musculoskeletal conditions. He holds specialty board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and subspecialty board certification in Pain Medicine. Dr. Wagner works closely with patients to diagnose the source of their pain and to help them understand their treatment options. Treatment plans span the spectrum of conservative care with rehabilitation and exercise all the way through interventional spinal procedures and cutting-edge neuromodulation, with the overarching goal of restoring function and improving quality of life. He also collaborates closely with spine surgeons at the Department of Neurosurgery to ensure that patients have access to the full gamut of spine treatment options and are receiving the “right treatment at the right time for the right reason.”

    Dr. Wagner completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Dartmouth. He currently serves on the Health Policy Division of the International Spine Intervention Society and the Health Policy Council of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wagner is also a mountain sports enthusiast and a community advocate for sustainable trail development as a means of promoting outdoor recreation and fostering active lifestyles.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pain Medicine - Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Fellow
    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Chief Resident Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Georgetown University Medstar Washington Hospital Center Intern
    Undergraduate Political Science - University of Rhode Island B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Joyce AA, Conger A, McCormick ZL, Kendall RW, Wagner G, Teramoto M, Cushman DM (2020). Changes in Interventional Pain Physician Decision-Making, Practice Patterns, and Mental Health During the Early Phase of the SARS-CoV-2 Global Pandemic. Pain Med, 21(12), 3585-3595. ()
    2. Conger A, Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Burnham TM, Mahan MA, Onofrei LV, Cushman DM, Wagner GE, 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, 21(11), 2699-2712. ()

    Review

    1. Yang AJ, Wagner G, Burnham T, McCormick ZL, Schneider BJ (2021). Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Complex Pain: A Comprehensive Review. [Review]. Pain Med, 22(Suppl 1), S9-S13. ()

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