
Overview
Dr. Joshua N. Speirs is a fellowship trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. He has an interest in treating patients with fractures, limb deformities, clubfeet, scoliosis and other congenital spinal deformities.Dr. Speirs grew up in California and attended Brigham Young University after high school, participating as an athlete on the BYU Track and Field team. He attended medical school at Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, TX. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA. During his residency training, he served multiple international medical missions to Haiti. Dr. Speirs completed an additional year of training specializing in pediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis at Rady Children Hospital in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Speirs is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Osteotomy.
Dr. Speirs is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Speirs is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joshua N. Speirs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua N. Speirs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joshua N. Speirs by calling their office at 801-662-5600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joshua N. Speirs a top-rated expert for Claw Foot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joshua N. Speirs is classified as an Advanced expert for Claw Foot, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joshua N. Speirs specialize in?
While Dr. Joshua N. Speirs is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Claw Foot, Clubfoot, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Joshua N. Speirs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joshua N. Speirs has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Claw Foot. You can view a list of Dr. Joshua N. Speirs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joshua N. Speirs accept my insurance?
Dr. Joshua N. Speirs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-662-5600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Claw FootDr. Speirs isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Speirs isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- ScoliosisDr. Speirs isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Acute PainDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- ChondrodystrophyDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Chondrodystrophy.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- DiskitisDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- Hereditary Multiple OsteochondromasDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas.
- HypochondroplasiaDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Hypochondroplasia.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- Knock KneesDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- KyphosisDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- OsteotomyDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis SyndromeDr. Speirs isExperienced. Learn about Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.
