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Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD

(Dr. Junius Clawson, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical College of Wisconsin (1997)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

5770 South 250 East Suite 135
Murray, UT 84107

(801) 314-2225

Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD is a spine surgeon in Murray, UT specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD is affiliated with Lone Peak Hospital, MountainStar Healthcare and JUNIUS CLAWSON MD PC.

Office Locations

5770 South 250 East Suite 135
Murray, UT 84107

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5770 South 250 East Suite 135
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

(801) 314-2225

(801) 314-2345

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Some issues Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Elaine.Our family would like to thank Dr. Reed Fogg and Dr. Junius Clawson at Tosh- The Orthopedic Hospital, the staff at Silverado Care...”—"Obituary: LEWIS, JOHN", Desert News, October 2012

“Conquering gravity doesn't just help people who have been injured, according to Dr. Junius Clawson, an orthopedic surgeon with the Intermountain Spine Institute at Cottonwood Hospital.”—"Defying gravity", Desert News, March 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD performed more spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

In 2012, Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD had a list price for neck X-ray, spine imaging, spine X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Utah. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	168
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	140
X-rays	81

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	176
nerve procedures	39
spinal procedures	175
X-rays	105

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	176
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	174
X-rays	102

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	185
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	165
X-rays	102

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	142

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	209
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	224
X-rays	154

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	257
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	291
X-rays	197

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	34
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	199
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	51
spinal procedures	289
X-rays	192

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	227
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	197
X-rays	154

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	139
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	155
X-rays	120

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	229
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	220
X-rays	172

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	335
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	255
X-rays	217

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Murray, UT were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	209
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	207
X-rays	145

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	74

**Age**
75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1997. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (1997)

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lone Peak Hospital

MountainStar Healthcare

JUNIUS CLAWSON MD PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Murray, UT.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-26

Dr Clawson is wonderful. My Aunt and my Husband have seen him for years due to injuries from auto accidents. When I started having issues we made an appointment and saw him right away. He explained my issues in a way I could understand and showed me on the x-rays why I was in pain and suffering nerve issues. He even referred me to a nerve conduction specialist so we cold pin down exactly where the issues were when the injections did not help.  Once all of that was completed we scheduled surgery. 
The surgery corrected the issue and I feel so much better! His aftercare and staff have been wonderful through all of this and always made me feel at ease. They take the time to answer my questions; no matter how silly. LoL I would give him a higher score if I could. I have even sent my Mom and some others to him since!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Cerapedics, Inc.	$1,791 i-FACTOR Putty $1,791
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,706 SABLE $1,706
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,016 Mobi-C $911	Mobi C $53	Virage $37	ROSA Spine $15
Centinel Spine, LLC	$848 PRODISC C VIVO $464	PRODISC C $384
SpineFrontier, Inc.	$656 Inset $656
Other	$1,528 COFLEX $175	I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $167	SERRATO $151	Mobi-C $148	NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM $124	Other $761

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,148
Food and Beverage	$2,846
Honoraria	$1,550

Research Payments

Dr. Junius J. Clawson, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $167,060.

Biography

Dr. Junius Clawson specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Clawson's clinical interests encompass musculoskeletal problems. He is professionally affiliated with Lone Peak Hospital. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota, Dr. Clawson attended Medical College of Wisconsin for medical school.