Summary

Dr. Richard J. McMurtrey, MD, MSc is an accomplished physician, surgeon, scientist, and engineer, with clinical expertise in complex minimally-invasive surgical procedures in orthopedics & neurosurgery combined with a focus on regenerative medicine. He holds degrees with highest honors in medicine and surgery, biomedical engineering, and neuroscience. Dr. McMurtrey has led new advancements in minimally-invasive interventions for sports medicine, critical care medicine, and orthopedic surgery, as well as complex spine, brain, nerve, & pain conditions with state-of-the-art diagnostics and cutting-edge image-guided procedures for optimized injury recovery and regenerative repair of many types of pathologies and disorders. This is complemented by his high-impact research in tissue engineering, stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and the synthesis of biochemical cell signaling cues with minimally invasive tissue repair mechanisms and interventions. Dr. McMurtrey was distinguished as one of the top innovators for his work at the University of Oxford (including the Oxford Institute of Biomedical Engineering, the Department of Engineering Science, and the Oxbridge Biotech Roundtable), where he pioneered new tissue engineering techniques for growing mini-organs, elucidated stem cell signaling pathways, and won top awards for his innovative design of novel biomedical devices.

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Office Location

Alpine Spine & Orthopedics Institute

920 E 800 N Ste 202Orem, UT 84097

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • University of Oxford
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 5 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard McMurtrey, MD, MSc

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard McMurtrey, MD, MSc has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesia
  • Interventional Spine & Pain Medicine
  • Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Performance
  • Regenerative & Critical Care Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Physician & Surgeon, Utah, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Oxford2013

Residency

University of Virginia Medical Center2011

Medical School

University Of Colorado School Of MedicineGraduated in 2008

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