
Charles L Saltzman MD
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Professor and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Utah
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590 S Wakara WaySalt Lake City, UT 84108
Phone+1 801-587-7109
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Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Arizona)Fellowship, Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 1990 - 1991
University of MichiganResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1990
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
UT State Medical License 2005 - 2028
IA State Medical License 1991 - 2006
MI State Medical License 1986 - 1993
AZ State Medical License 1990 - 1992
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2018
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- An Acta Orthopaedica educational article: Weightbearing assessment to guide nonoperative treatment of lateral malleolar fractures: the paradigm change.Emilia Möller Rydberg, Kristian Pilskog, Harri Pakarinen, Per Henrik Randsborg, Charles L Saltzman
Acta Orthopaedica. 2025-10-16 - Subtalar Joint Statistical Shape Modeling Differentiates Cavus-to-Planus Foot Types From Weightbearing CT.E Renae Lapins, Andrew C Peterson, Charles L Saltzman, Shireen Y Elhabian, Bopha Chrea
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. 2025-10-01 - History of the ABOS.Harold K Dunn, James H Beaty, Charles L Saltzman
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2025-09-17
Journal Articles
- Currently Used Imaging Options Cannot Accurately Predict Subtalar Joint InstabilityAlexej Barg, Megan K Mills, Charles L Saltzman, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Press Mentions
Spine Surgeon Named CEO of Orthopedic Services for University of Utah HealthJune 16th, 2021
Chair of Department of Orthopaedics Named at University of UtahJune 15th, 2021
Michael L. Good Appointed Senior Vice President for Health Sciences at the University of UtahJune 27th, 2018
Grant Support
- Biophysical Determinants Of Diabetic Foot Ulcer HealingNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
- Biophysical Determinants Of Diabetic Foot Ulcer HealingNational Institute Of Nursing Research2000–2003
- Effects Of Distraction And Motion On OsteoarthritisNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2002
Committees
- President, International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies 2014 - Present
- Director, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 2012 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
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