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Nicholas E. Gavern
( out of 39 reviews )

Nicholas E. Gavern, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-646-8000

  • Nick Gavern, MD., is an instructor (Clinical) and Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Gavern is a Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation attending physician at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital where he manages an inpatient service dedicated to the rehabilitation care of medically complex patients including patients with transplant, amputee, poly-trauma, neuromuscular and cancer diagnoses.

    As a provider in the outpatient Neurorehabilitation clinic Dr. Gavern specializes in spasticity management, electrodiagnostics, peripheral nerve injuries and the care of neurologically complex patients. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, where he served as chief resident. He has particular interest in research work focusing on patient safety and quality improvement.



    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 39 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

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    March 21, 2025
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    He was very good and knowledgable

    March 21, 2025
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Gavern is knowledgeable, personable, and trustworthy. All noteworthy characteristics in our culture where these qualities have sadly diminished.

    January 09, 2025
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    He is a very caring person. And he explains things well.

    January 02, 2025
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr Gavern was able to get the preauthorization with the insurance for the medicine I needed.

    October 29, 2024
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Gavern was terrific. He's highly competent and is a great communicator.

    October 29, 2024
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Gavern has excellent bedside manner. He is genuine and very clear about my treatment plan. He is also a wonderful teacher and I appreciate how he interacts with his trainees.

    October 11, 2024
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Gavern is very compassionate and explains the options you have for care well.

    September 15, 2024
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr Nicholas is an amazing doctor. He explained everything that he was doing, and also took the time to let know how your test went in detail so you understood. He is friendly and makes you feel comfortable.

    September 01, 2024
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    He was careful to explain everything clearly and minimize pain. He was great.

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  • Nick Gavern, MD., is an instructor (Clinical) and Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Gavern is a Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation attending physician at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital where he manages an inpatient service dedicated to the rehabilitation care of medically complex patients including patients with transplant, amputee, poly-trauma, neuromuscular and cancer diagnoses.

    As a provider in the outpatient Neurorehabilitation clinic Dr. Gavern specializes in spasticity management, electrodiagnostics, peripheral nerve injuries and the care of neurologically complex patients. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, where he served as chief resident. He has particular interest in research work focusing on patient safety and quality improvement.



    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Education history

    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
    Chief Resident Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Michigan State University College of Human Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Human Biology - Michigan State University Lyman Briggs College B.S.