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Graham E. Wagner
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 698 reviews )

Graham E. Wagner, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

οƵ 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 οƵ of Utah where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Dartmouth. He currently serves on the οƵ Policy Division of the International Spine Intervention Society and the οƵ 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

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 698 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    August 23, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He has always been friendly & respectful of me. I would highly recommend him to others.

    August 21, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    A good listener and very compassionate. I had questions about going to work after

    August 21, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Good bedside manner.

    August 20, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I had spine surgery done by Dr. Wagner about three years ago and made sure that I was taken good care of after my surgery. He really cares about his patient. He's also respectful. Thank you for the medical service you provide for the patients of Utah which also includes myself.

    August 17, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent Dr, tells me what he is doing and it helps me immensely.

    August 13, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Wagner is the most excellent professional physician

    August 13, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Unbelievably beautiful way of explaining things to me and made it very easy, I was very nervous before the appointment but he assured me everything can be fixed and there is solution for everything. Fantastic doctor and human being. If I need to go back I am definitely going to see him.

    August 13, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I completely trusted Dr. Wagner with the procedure he performed on my spine.

    August 10, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I am so grateful in having a trusting provider like Dr. Wagner. He is very kind, compassionate and personable. He takes the time to explain the procedure he performs. i have had excellent care from Dr. Wagner for past year. My spinal pain is complex and he is helping me through it. Awesome provider.

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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 οƵ of Utah where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Dartmouth. He currently serves on the οƵ Policy Division of the International Spine Intervention Society and the οƵ 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 -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Neurosurgery -Adjunct Assistant Professor
    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 - οƵ of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Chief Resident Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - οƵ of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - οƵ of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Georgetown οƵ Medstar Washington Hospital Center Intern
    Undergraduate Political Science - οƵ 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 οƵ 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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