Board-certified orthopaedic surgeons, fellowship-trained in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. A clear diagnosis, your options, and a plan to get you back to normal activity.
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Dr. Huntsman has built this practice around helping people return to the lives that matter to them. Hear patients share their experiences with him and the Huntsman Spinal Clinic team.
Individual experiences vary. Patient stories do not predict another person’s results.
From a pinched nerve to a complex reconstruction, our focus stays the same: understand the problem and recommend treatment that fits the person.
Whether you need a first opinion, a second look, or complex reconstruction, we start by understanding your goals.
More than two decades of spine-surgery experience, with a practice spanning minimally invasive procedures, motion preservation, and complex reconstruction.
Surgeon leader, Complex Spine at St. Mark’s Hospital
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A Utah native whose practice includes minimally invasive techniques, motion preservation, and complex and revision surgery, with care built around each patient’s anatomy, function, and goals.
Harvard fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery
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Chase Naylor is a board-certified physician assistant who has worked in spine surgery since 2017. Alongside Dr. Huntsman, he helps diagnose and treat complex spinal conditions, guides patients through care before and after surgery, and assists in the operating room.
Clinical research and robotic spine surgery experience
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Mark Orlandi is a board-certified physician assistant who works alongside Dr. Huntsman in orthopaedic and spine care. He supports patients before and after surgery and assists in the operating room.
Surgical preparation, operating-room care, and recovery
View full profile →Your care team includes our surgeons and physician assistants, Chase Naylor and Mark Orlandi. You may meet a PA-C during your initial evaluation or ongoing care. They work with your surgeon before and after surgery and assist in the operating room.
Get to know Chase and Mark →We chose private practice so care can stay personal. Our commitment is to treat you with the attention and respect we would want for our own families.
We want to understand what hurts, what you have tried, and what you want to get back to. Your symptoms, daily life, and goals belong in the conversation alongside your imaging.
We discuss your options, their tradeoffs, and the reasoning behind a recommendation. You should understand the plan and have room to ask questions before deciding.
Our goal is a care team that knows you, communicates with you, and stays invested in your progress—from the first conversation through follow-up.
Our team uses EOS at St. Mark’s Hospital for evaluation, planning, and follow-up. An additional office system is planned.
View the relationship between the spine, pelvis, and lower limbs in a weight-bearing position.
Use alignment measurements and 3D planning tools to consider a surgical strategy for the individual.
Compare alignment before and after surgery alongside symptoms, function, and recovery.
Our surgeons participate in clinical research and collaborate on surgical technology development, with a focus on improving patient care.
Explore the work and original sources →Active studies evaluate approaches to spine surgery. Collaboration on implants, instruments, and planning tools connects surgical challenges with potential solutions.
Experience, evidence, and your goals guide treatment. A new technology is an option to evaluate, not a reason to recommend an operation.
Three simple steps to get started.
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Discuss your symptoms and a treatment plan that fits your needs.
Begin your personalized treatment plan with support from our team.
We accept most major insurance plans and can help verify your benefits and network status before your visit. We also recommend contacting your insurance carrier directly to confirm that Huntsman Spinal Clinic and your provider are in-network with your specific plan.
Not necessarily. Many patients come in for a clear answer on whether surgery is the right next step. When it is, we explain exactly what we'd recommend and why. When it isn't, we'll tell you that too.
Call (801) 346-7788 or visit our consultation page. Our scheduling team will confirm appointment availability.
Our guides cover neck conditions, back conditions, and spine injuries and deformity. They include disc and joint problems, nerve-related symptoms, spinal fractures, and changes in alignment. The Advanced Treatments directory explains the procedures available to discuss with your team.
It depends on your insurance. Some plans, especially HMOs and certain Medicare Advantage plans, require a referral from your primary care provider before a specialist visit. Contact your insurance carrier directly to confirm your plan's referral requirements before your visit. Our team can help with questions about preparing for your appointment.
