New Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Spine Care at Arapeen Clinic Opens
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ is proud to announce the official opening of Spine Care at Arapeen, a new state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to delivering coordinated, comprehensive care for individuals experiencing back, neck, and spine conditions.
Located in the heart of the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ campus, the Arapeen clinic brings together expert providers from Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Orthopaedics, and Neurosurgery under one roof. This collaborative model is designed to simplify the patient experience, streamline diagnostics and treatment, and ensure personalized care plans that align with each patient’s goals and lifestyle.
"This clinic represents our focus on spine care. By bringing our teams together in one location, we can offer patients a more efficient, effective, and personalized care experience."
Celebrating a Major Milestone in Spine Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ
Earlier this month, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the clinic. Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ and health system leaders, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the occasion, including:
- Dan Lundergan, MHA – CEO & System COO, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Hospitals and Clinics
- Gina Hawley, DrPH, MHA – COO, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Hospitals and Clinics
- Bart Adams, MBA – Executive Director, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Orthopaedic Center & Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital
- David Steinberg, MD, MMM – Chair, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Executive Medical Director, Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital
- Darrel Brodke, MD – Chair, Orthopaedics; CEO, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Orthopaedic Center
- Zack McCormick, MD – Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, PM&R; Chief, Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Piper Ferrel, MBA – Director of Outpatient Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ
A Clinic Designed for Collaboration
Spine Care at Arapeen is more than a new location—it’s a model of care centered on collaboration. The clinic features:
- 6 spacious exam rooms
- 2 advanced procedure suites
- On-site X-ray imaging for faster, more coordinated diagnosis and treatment
With shared access to clinical resources and real-time consultation among specialties, patients benefit from a full spectrum of spine care—ranging from non-surgical therapies and image-guided injections to surgical evaluations and post-operative support.
Now Seeing Patients
Whether facing a new spine injury, chronic back pain, or a complex spinal condition, patients now have access to integrated care in a setting designed for comfort, communication, and recovery.
Appointments can be scheduled online or by visiting:
healthcare.utah.edu/locations/arapeen/back-neck-spine
Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and research, offering a comprehensive range of services to communities across the Mountain West.