Zach Pinter, M.D.

Spine Specialist

Dr. Zach Pinter is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of degenerative, oncologic, infectious, and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine in adult patients.

Dr. Pinter focuses on patient individuality, tailoring treatment plans to match their symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. Dr. Pinter employs the latest in cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Dr. Pinter strives to avoid spinal fusion whenever possible in favor of alternative treatments that preserve motion, including cervical disc arthroplasty, lumbar disc arthroplasty, laminoplasty, lumbar facet arthroplasty, and minimally invasive decompressions. He was a lead investigator on the TOPS lumbar facet arthroplasty Food and Drug Administration Randomized Controlled Trial and is proud to be the first spine surgeon in Utah to provide access to this motion-preserving technology.

When spinal fusion surgery is needed, Dr. Pinter has extensive experience with advanced technologies, including computer navigation and robotic-assisted spine surgery, powerful tools to reduce the invasiveness of surgery, promote more rapid recovery, and improve patient safety.

Dr. Pinter is married to the love of his life, Megan. They have 4 wonderful children. Together as a family, they enjoy skiing, traveling, playing sports, and exploring all of the incredible natural beauty that the Mountain West has to offer.

Areas of Expertise

  • Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
  • Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty
  • Laminoplasty
  • Lumbar Facet Arthoplasty
  • Minimally Invasive Decompression
  • Robotic-assisted Spine Surgery

Specialty

Physician Assistants

Sundi Brown, NP
Nurse Practitioner with Dr. Pinter

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Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - ABOS

Professional Memberships

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - AAOS

Education & Training

Fellowship

  • University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Residency

  • Emory University
  • Orthopedics
  • Atlanta, GA

Internship

  • Emory University School of Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Atlanta, GA

Medical School

  • Emory University School of Medicine
  • Medicine
  • Atlanta, GA

Undergraduate

  • Auburn University
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Auburn, AL

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Professional Memberships

  • Cervical Spine Research Society, Candidate Member
  • Lumbar Spine Research Society, Fellow/Resident Member
  • North American Spine Society, Fellow/Resident Member

Education & Training

Fellowship

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, Rothman Orthopedic Institute

Medical School

  • M.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency

  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic

Undergraduate

  • B.S., magna cum laude, Business Management, Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah

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