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Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Spine
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 138 reviews )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.
Patient Comments
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May 12, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. Speirs is a rare find as he is compassionate and supportive while being an exceptional doctor and surgeon. We're really grateful for this rare type of clinician.
May 05, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. Speirs is absolutely fantastic! He is kind, caring, knowledgeable, professional yet so fun. My son has had 2 nasty fractures. One with surgery and each time Dr. Speirs has made a really scary and challenging time manageable and as pleasant as experience as possible. We love Dr. Speirs and wouldnÕt go anywhere else for a pediatric orthopedic surgeon!
May 01, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr Speirs is the best! From surgery to the entire recovery/ follow up process, he's been outstanding. I highly recommmed him.
April 24, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. Spiers is amazing!! Super friendly and thorough. We love how he shows his concerns and care!!
April 24, 2025EXTERNAL SITEHe was very personable, honest, open to all questions gave detailed but understandable explanations.
April 12, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. Speirs is an exceptional physician. He is obviously competent but also has a kind and personable bedside manner that helps nervous patients feel at ease.
April 12, 2025EXTERNAL SITEThank you. You were amazing. I'm glad we had the opportunity to be seen by you.
April 02, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. treats you like family, looking out for the best care and making sure the patient is top priority. He also makes sure the family is informed of all options and possibilities that are available.
April 02, 2025EXTERNAL SITEA very kind and understanding man
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryEducation history
Fellowship Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Scoliosis - Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Clinical Fellow Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - Loma Linda ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Medical Center Resident Professional Medical Medicine - Texas Tech ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine M.D. Undergraduate Biology - Brigham Young ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Speirs JN, Parent S, Kelly M, Upasani VV, Petcharaporn M, Bryan TP, Newton PO (2024). Three-dimensional vertebral shape changes confirm growth modulation after anterior vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform, 12(4), 1017-1024.
- Ramos O, Speirs J, Morrison M, Danisa O (2021). Effect of narcotic prescription limiting legislation on opioid utilization following pediatric spinal fusion for scoliosis. Spine Deform, 10(2), 335-341. ()
- Burke CA, Speirs JN, Nelson SC (2021). Maximizing mechanical advantage: surgical technique increases stiffness in spinal instrumentation. Spine Deform, 10(2), 295-299. ()
- Morris SC, Speirs JN, Heinrich CK, Wongworawat MD (2021). Visual Estimation of Length by Orthopaedic Surgeons: How Accurate Are Lengths Estimated in Digital Images Compared to In-Person Estimations? J Surg Orthop Adv, 30(2), 108-111. ()
- Burke CA, Speirs JN, Morrison MJ (2021). Pediatric On-Call Challenges for the General Orthopaedic Surgeon. Instr Course Lect, 70, 379-398. ()
- Morrison MJ 3rd, Speirs JN, Chicorelli AM, Garner M, Flynn JJM, Herman MJ (2019). Intramedullary Fixation of Both Bone Forearm Fractures in Children and Adolescents: Healing Correlates With Development of the Olecranon Apophysis. J Pediatr Orthop, 40(3), e198-e202. ()
- Speirs JN, Nelson SC (2019). The Rule of 57: Orthopaedic Trigonometry Made Easy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 27(24), e1110-e1114. ()
- Gomez C, Nelson S, Speirs J, Barnes S (2018). Magnetic Intramedullary Lengthening Nails and MRI Compatibility. J Pediatr Orthop, 38(10), e584-e587. ()
- Lanier PJ, Speirs J, Koehler L, Bader J, Abdelgawad A, Waterman BR (2017). Predictors of Persistent Pain After Fixation of Distal Clavicle Fractures in an Active Military Population. Orthopedics, 41(1), e117-e126. ()
- Speirs JN, Lyons MI, Johansson BE (2017). Emergency Medical Service Personnel Recognize Pediatric Concussions. Glob Pediatr ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ, 4, 2333794X17719187. ()
- Speirs J, Showery J, Abdou M, Pirela-Cruz MA, Abdelgawad AA (2015). Dog bites to the upper extremity in ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵren. J Paediatr Child ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ, 51(12), 1172-4. ()
Review
- Amin NH, Speirs JN, Simmons MJ, Lermen OZ, Cushner FD, Scuderi GR (2018). Total Knee Arthroplasty Wound Complication Treatment Algorithm: Current Soft Tissue Coverage Options. [Review]. J Arthroplasty, 34(4), 735-742. ()
Book Chapter
- Joshua N Speirs, MD Peter O Newton, MD (2023). Endoscopic and Anterior Approaches for Spinal Deformity Surgery in the Adolescent and Young Adult. In Bernard F. Morrey, MD (Eds.), Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery; The Spine (Fourth Edition, p. 179). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
Case Report
- Ramos O, Speirs JN, Danisa O (2020). Lumbar Discitis and Osteomyelitis After a Spinal Stem Cell Injection?: A Case Report and Literature Review. JBJS Case Connect, 10(3), e1900636. ()
- Speirs JN, Morris SC, Morrison MJ 3rd (2019). Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in an Adult Patient With Kabuki Syndrome. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev, 3(10). ()
- Speirs JN, Shields TG, Morrison MJ 3rd (2019). Focal Periphyseal Edema: An Uncommon Cause of Adolescent Knee Pain: A Report of Three Cases. JBJS Case Connect, 9(3), e0391. ()
Letter
- Speirs JN, Nelson SC (2020). Reply to Letter to the Editor: The Rule of 57: Orthopaedic Trigonometry Made Easy. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(22), e1031. ()
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Speirs JN (2024). Seven Questions for a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon [Podcast]. ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ. Available: /the-scope/health-library/all/2024/10/seven-questions-pediatric-orthopedic-surgeon.
- Speirs JN (2024). Understanding Childhood Scoliosis: A Parent's Guide from Detection to Treatment. [Podcast]. ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ. Available: /the-scope/health-library/all/2024/09/understanding-ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵhood-scoliosis-parents-guide-detection.
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