Innovation
Advancing Spine Care.
Continued advancement, evolving spine techniques, minimally invasive approaches, research and development.
Clinical and credible—without “best,” “revolutionary,” “cutting-edge,” or unsupported superiority language.
Practitioners
The Specialists Who Have Your Back.
Premier begins with the person and the problem, bringing physician leadership and advanced-practice support together around structure, nerves, movement and function—and a patient experience that begins with understanding. Each practitioner's experience appears with their profile so patients can understand who they are, what they do and how they contribute to care.
Founding physician
Brent A. Felix, MD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon · Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon
Dr. Felix has spent his career treating complex conditions of the spine, with a particular interest in advances that improve surgical precision, recovery and patient care. His approach centers on understanding the source of a patient's symptoms, explaining options clearly and helping patients make informed decisions.
- Medical degree, University of Utah
- Orthopaedic training including the University of Southern California
- Spine fellowship, New England Baptist Hospital
- Founder and clinical authority, Premier Ortho Neuro
Education, training and authority
Education
- University of Utah School of Medicine, MD, 1987–1991
- University of Utah, BA, 1983–1987
- Graduated cum laude
- Honors in chemistry
- Foreign language: Portuguese
Residency & Internship
- Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, University of Southern California, 1994–1996
- Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Tampa Orthopaedic Program, 1992–1994
- General Surgery Intern, Creighton University, 1991–1992
Spine Fellowship
- New England Baptist Hospital, Boston
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery Spine Fellow, 1996–1997
Clinical Experience
- Private practice focused on back and neck surgery
- Salt Lake Orthopaedic Clinic, publicly listed from August 1997
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Complex spinal reconstruction
- Advanced spinal fusion techniques
- Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine care
Procedural Experience
- Lumbar microdiscectomy, discectomy, laminectomy, laminotomy and foraminotomy
- Spinal fusion and spinal deformity surgery
- Anterior cervical discectomy, cervical foraminotomy and cervical laminectomy
- Laminoplasty, kyphoplasty and scoliosis surgery
- Spine injections
Research & Innovation
- Active participation in research and development of spinal procedures
- Focus on evolving technology and improvements in spine surgery
- Published research addressing pedicle-screw insertion accuracy
Professional Societies
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Utah Medical Association
- North American Spine Society
- American Cancer Society
Certification & Licensure
- Publicly identified as a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon
- Legacy profile lists medical licenses obtained in Utah, Massachusetts, California and Florida
- Written orthopaedic board examination passed in 1996
- Historical ACLS certification and recertification listed
Honors
- Academic All-American, 1987
- Graduation cum laude honors, 1987
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, 1984
- Dean's Scholar, 1983–1987
- Summer Research Fellowship, 1988
Service & Humanitarian Work
- Partners with surgeons in Peru to provide specialized spine procedures
- Medical envoy to Mexico, 1991
- Volunteer physician, Utah Special Olympics, 1991
- Teaching service with the Guadalupe Center and Salt Lake Institute
- American Cancer Society summer camp advisor, 1986–1987
Nurse practitioner
Kyler A. Cluff, NP
Spine & Orthopedic Care
Kyler supports patients through spine and orthopedic evaluation, education and follow-through. His clinical role includes general back and neck pain evaluation, spinal surgery and injection consultation, assisting Dr. Felix in the operating room, and coordinating postoperative recovery.
- BA, Utah Valley University
- Master's nursing/NP education, Northern Kentucky University
- Five years of orthopedic-trauma nursing experience
- Family Nurse Practitioner certification
Education, experience and authority
Education & Certification
- BA, Utah Valley University
- Master's nursing/NP education, Northern Kentucky University, 2024
- Family Nurse Practitioner certification, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2024
- Utah nurse-practitioner license publicly listed
Clinical Experience
- Five years as an orthopedic-trauma nurse at Utah Valley Hospital
- General back and neck pain evaluation
- Spinal surgery consultation
- Injection consultation
Role With Dr. Felix
- Assists Dr. Felix in the operating room
- Coordinates postoperative recovery
- Supports spine and orthopedic evaluation, education and follow-through
Affiliations & Location
- Alpine Orthopaedic Specialists, Salt Lake City
- Alta View Hospital affiliation publicly listed
- Intermountain Medical Center affiliation publicly listed
Personal Interests
- Skiing and soccer
- Hiking and camping
Premier Ortho Neuro
Advancing Movement. Improving Lives.
Structure. Nerves. Movement. Function.
