John G. Skedros
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. John G. Skedros

Orthopedics
5316 South Woodrow Street, Suite 200, 
Murray, UT 
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Expertise in
3
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5316 South Woodrow Street, Suite 200, 
Murray, UT 

Overview

Dr. Skedros completed two fellowships after his residency training. These fellowships included:1. Shoulder and elbow surgery (reconstruction and arthroscopy). This training was completed at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.2. Total hip and knee replacement surgery. This training was completed at St. Paul Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas.Dr. Skedros focuses on shoulder and elbow problems in his clinic. This inlcudes ELBOW AND SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY. However, he also works on the general orthopaedic trauma call teams at LDS Hospital and St. Marks Hospital. Hence, Dr. Skedros is adept at trauma surgery of the ankle, wrist, knee, and hip.Dr. Skedros is an avid researcher. He is involved in research dealing with shoulder fractures and the care of common shoulder problems with the use of cortisone injections and physical therapy. Dr. Skedros is also interested in advancing current basic understanding of the cause of osteoporosis. One of his research themes is basic bone adaptation, which finds application in helping understand why bones become brittle with age.Finally, Dr. Skedros has conducted studies on the role of knee arthroscopy in avoiding total knee replacements. About 20% of Dr. Skedros's practice involves knee arthroscopy and non-operative treatment of knees with arthritis or cartilage tears.

Dr. Skedros is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Brachial Plexopathy, Frozen Shoulder, Hip Replacement, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Skedros is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Skedros is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in UT

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

WB Carrell Memorial Clinic

Hospital Affiliations

St Mark's Hospital
Intermountain Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Utah Orthopedic Specialists
5316 South Woodrow Street, Suite 200, Murray, UT 84107

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

84 Total Publications

Association of Intra-articular Ozone/Prolozone Injections With Cutibacterium acnes Infection in a Shoulder With Pseudogout and No Prior Surgery: Management Principles and Literature Review.
Association of Intra-articular Ozone/Prolozone Injections With Cutibacterium acnes Infection in a Shoulder With Pseudogout and No Prior Surgery: Management Principles and Literature Review.
Journal: Cureus
Published: July 10, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. John G. Skedros specialize in?

While Dr. John G. Skedros is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Bursitis, Brachial Plexopathy, and Frozen Shoulder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. John G. Skedros participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John G. Skedros has published 84 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bursitis. You can view a list of Dr. John G. Skedros's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. John G. Skedros accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-747-1020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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