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David Stevens, MD

ORTHOPEDICS

Layton Antelope A

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David Stevens, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery (neck and back). He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery, fellowship trained in spine surgery, and has had advanced training in cervical disc arthroplasty/replacement, anterior and lateral lumbar fusion, and minimally invasive spine surgery techniques. His practice is located on the main floor of the Layton Antelope Building A west wing.

Dr. Stevens received his Bachelor’s from Brigham Young University and his MD at the University of Texas Southwestern. He then completed his surgery internship, orthopedic surgery residency, and combined orthopedic/neurosurgical spine surgery fellowship at the University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center.

He feels that “by choosing the right procedure for the right patient, I am able to maximize their opportunity for a successful outcome. When I am able to help someone feel better and/or improve their function I feel deeply satisfied. I am grateful that I have a career that has allowed me to help many people and will continue to provide that opportunity for years to come.”

Dr. Stevens is always looking for more efficient ways to get things done. As a surgeon, he is very conservative leading to better outcomes. Being mechanically inclined, and having a talent for understanding how things work, he uses those strengths to help his patients. He is very consistent and loves musculoskeletal anatomy, which makes surgery enjoyable.

Volunteer work is important to Dr. Stevens and he has enjoyed volunteering for many organizations including the North American Spine Society, AO Spine North America, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Utah Medical Association.

His family moved to Utah from his home state of Washington when his three daughters were little. He has enjoyed watching them grow up over the last 16 years that they have lived here. In his spare time, he enjoys the restoration of antique equipment/vehicles, machining/metalwork, welding/fabrication, climbing, gardening/horticulture, and beekeeping. He enjoys reading many books of many genres and in his book club loves to be introduced to new books and authors to enjoy. He also loves listening to rock and roll music spanning the 70’s to the 90’s. If he wants to relax, he heads to his shop to fix up some old or damaged items.

  • Bachelor of Arts – Brigham Young University
  • MD – University of Texas Southwestern
  • Surgery Internship – University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center
  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency – University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center
  • Combined Orthopedic/Neurosurgical Spine Surgery Fellowship – University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

  • Joined Tanner Clinic in 2022
  • Bachelor of Arts – Brigham Young University
  • MD – University of Texas Southwestern
  • Surgery Internship – University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center
  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency – University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center
  • Combined Orthopedic/Neurosurgical Spine Surgery Fellowship – University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center

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All insurance accepted by Tanner Clinic.

  • Spine Surgery (neck and back)
  • Disc herniations
  • Osteoarthritis of the spine
  • Degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine
  • Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Scoliosis
  • Discectomies
  • Fusions (arthrodesis)
  • Decompressions
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Cervical disc replacement (arthroplasty)
  • Lateral and Anterior surgery

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