EMIL CHENG, M.D.
Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Spine Physiatrist
Dr. Cheng completed his residency at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where he served as a Chief Resident in his final year. He then completed a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN), and then practiced at the CINN Institute of Spine Care. Dr. Cheng continued practicing non-surgical spine medicine as a partner of New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates in Albuquerque, NM for over 11 years prior to returning to Salt Lake City.
Dr. Cheng is an alumnus of The University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors from the School of Engineering, and earned his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, NY.
Dr. Cheng believes in preventative care to avoid surgery, when possible. Dr. Cheng's primary goal is to help patients recover from injury as quickly as possible, through physical rehabilitation, medication management and spinal injection procedures. An expert in occupational and sports-related injuries, Dr. Cheng has extensive experience helping people return to their active lives.
UTAH SPINE MEDICINE STAFF
KAYLIE
Receptionist and Medical Assistant
Kaylie joined our team in August 2024. She is assisting us as a Medical Receptionist but also helps with Medical Assistant duties. She grew up in Georgia, but now resides in Utah while pursuing studies in Genetic Counseling. She recently returned from a mission in Taiwan and has fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
LEXI
Medical Assistant and Fluoroscopy Technician
Lexi joined Utah Spine Medicine in February 2024. She is a recent graduate of the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Wilderness Emergency Medicine, and will be applying to medical school. She is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician in the state of Utah. She has previously worked as a Peer Health Educator at the University of Utah's Center for Student Wellness, and volunteered with the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.
SAM
Medical Assistant and Fluoroscopy Technician
Sam joined Utah Spine Medicine in January 2023. He has finished his undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Utah and will be applying to medical school. He has been involved with numerous research projects and recently published a research article in a medical journal. He also volunteers as a Crisis Text Line Counselor.
AMELIA
Billing
Amelia has been a medical billing expert for nearly 20 years, in multiple spine medical practices. She understands the nuances of ever-changing healthcare insurance requirements. If you are an existing patient and have billing concerns or insurance claim questions, she may be reached at (385) 220-2621.