Radiculopathy near Bountiful, UT

Biography: Dr. Johnson specializes in minimally-invasive and advanced surgical treatment of the spine. He has special interest in cervical disc arthroplasty, surgical navigation and robotics. He also manages general orthopedic conditions and provides fracture care. Dr. Johnson uses the latest generation of high tech robotic assistance during surgery which allows for less invasive and more accurate fusion surgeries.

Care Philosophy: We are Canyon Ridge Pain and Spine, and we are much more than your average pain clinic. People come to us suffering from spine pain, other chronic joint pain and arthritis, and find real solutions that relieve and treat their pain in a real and lasting way. We offer treatments you are most likely familiar with such as epidural injections, but unlike the others, we specialize in the most advanced treatment methods which will help us create a more tailored and effective treatment plan for you.

Biography: Dr. Alex Jonathan Nelson was born and raised in northern Utah. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah, he attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine.In addition to his medical doctorate, he also completed the requirements for a Master of Health Administration in the OSU College of Public Health after receiving a university graduate fellowship.He received multiple honors during his medical studies, including a Dean's Scholarship, Dean's Leadership Scholarship, the Samuel J. Roessler Memorial research scholarship, and the Department of Neurology outstanding performance award.During Dr. Nelson's clinical rotations, he became fascinated with the function and pathology of the nervous system, which drove his decision to pursue a residency in Neurology. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Nelson did a preliminary medicine intern year at the University of Utah before moving to Minnesota for his Neurology residency at one of the most distinguished and respected programs in the world, Mayo Clinic. While learning the complexities of the diagnosis and management of disorders of the nervous system, Dr. Nelson became particularly interested in the painful manifestations of neurologic dysfunction, and turned this desire into a pursuance of a subspecialty in Pain Medicine.He went on to do fellowship training in Pain Medicine at one of the American Pain Society's clinic centers of excellence, the University of California - Davis Pain Center. In fellowship, Dr. Nelson was instructed in a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of chronic pain conditions. He became skilled in the full spectrum of interventional techniques, including fluoroscopically-guided procedures, ultrasound-guided procedures, and advanced techniques of spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation.Dr. Nelson is board certified in Neurology and Pain Management. He will be seeing patients with any type of chronic pain, but has particular clinical interest in the treatment of headaches and neuropathic pain conditions.

Care Philosophy: Striving for excellence in a patient-centered approach is our mission. We use a multidisciplinary approach that takes the whole person into account to provide the best care, experience, and ultimate outcomes for each patient.