At the forefront of modern medicine, Dr. Richard J. McMurtrey MD, MSc stands out as a distinguished physician whose work is reshaping the future of spine and orthopedic care. As the founder of Alpine Spine & Orthopedics Institute, Dr. McMurtrey has pioneered advanced minimally-invasive regenerative procedures that promote healing, restore function, and reduce pain—all while minimizing downtime and helping avoid the need for major surgery.

Dr. McMurtrey brings together the best of two worlds: the knowledge, skill, and precision of cutting-edge therapies and the personal touch of individualized compassionate care. He meticulously analyzes each patient’s imaging and symptoms to get to the root of the problem, and he also takes time to educate patients on their conditions while covering a range of treatment options, explaining the pros and cons of each so patients are empowered to make informed decisions and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Specializing in interventional orthopedics, spine, nerve, pain, and sports medicine procedures, Dr. McMurtrey focuses on minimally-invasive image-guided regenerative techniques to treat a wide range of issues throughout the body, from complex spinal injuries to joint arthritis, cartilage damage, nerve injuries, and tendon, ligament, muscle, and bone problems. He has successfully treated every joint in the body—from hips and knees to shoulders, elbows, fingers, and toes—and he is widely recognized for his innovative work in complex spinal care, offering world-renowned treatments for conditions involving the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine, including everything from spinal facet joint arthritis and fractures to rare, delicate, and challenging areas like the cranio-cervical junction and atlanto-axial joints. His mastery of minimally-invasive microsurgical techniques has helped countless patients find significant lasting relief and renewed function—even in cases where conventional approaches have failed.

As both a doctor and an engineer, Dr. McMurtrey uses the latest technologies in his practice. Alpine Spine & Orthopedics Institute is home to the most sophisticated robotic 3D imaging system in Utah, a revolutionary tool Dr. McMurtrey was the first in the state to implement. This ultra-high-resolution system allows for robotically-guided, self-navigating movements that dramatically enhance visualization and targeting during procedures—surpassing the limits of traditional 2D imaging and enabling spectacular visualization and precision in complex interventions.

Dr. McMurtrey’s visionary work is grounded in a robust scientific foundation with publications in several prestigious research journals and textbooks. He led cutting-edge research at the University of Oxford where he pioneered new tissue engineering techniques for creating 3D neural network architecture from patients' own stem cells in order to address unmet needs in the restoration of neural function in stroke, spinal cord injury, and neurodegenerative diseases. He has expanded this work to create mini-organs and new orthopedic tissue structures using 3D biomaterial scaffoldings seeded with patient’s own mesenchymal stem cells, and he continues to advance the field of regenerative medicine through ongoing research and development. At Alpine Spine & Orthopedics Institute, patients benefit from his expertise in custom combinations of stem cells, orthobiologic scaffolding, and regenerative agents tailored precisely to the nature of their injury. These therapies are designed to stimulate natural repair, enhance recovery, and improve long-term function—without the need for surgery.

Blending world-class expertise with a human touch, Dr. McMurtrey has earned international acclaim for his leadership in complex minimally-invasive spine procedures and regenerative orthopedic interventions. In the ever-evolving world of spine and orthopedic care, he is leading the way forward with innovation, integrity, and a deep commitment to healing. With this work, Dr. McMurtrey and his team are shaping the future of medicine—a future defined by precision, compassion, and breakthrough discoveries that restore health, function, and quality of life.

Alpine Spine & Orthopedics Institute is located at the base of Mount Timpanogos and at the mouth of Provo Canyon in Orem, UT. For more information, visit their website at www.AlpineSpineOrthopedics.com.