Richard W. Hurst, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent 13-18
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Spanish
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliation
- Intermountain Medical Center
About Richard W. Hurst
About The Provider
Richard Hurst, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation provider at Intermountain Health’s Orthopedic Specialty Group in Murray, Utah. He supports patients throughout the Salt Lake Valley, providing care in spine, MSK/joints, NCS/EMG, and ultrasound-guided injections. Potential patients should know that Dr. Hurst takes the time to listen and truly tries to figure out the problem, making the experience as enjoyable as possible.
Dr. Hurst finds any medical case interesting and enjoyable, as no two cases are the same. He enjoys getting to know his patients and their history to determine what else needs to be done diagnostically or to help them. His philosophy of care is encapsulated in the quote, "The needs of the patient come first," by the Mayo Brothers.
Dr. Hurst completed his undergraduate studies at BYU, earning a BS in Exercise Science. He attended Drexel University College of Medicine for his medical degree and completed his internship at Hahnemann University, and his residency at the Mayo Clinic. His clinical interests include providing care in spine, MSK/joints, NCS/EMG, and ultrasound-guided injections.
Originally from Sunnyvale, California, Richard enjoys listening to music of all kinds. He has a wonderful wife and four wonderful children, and he enjoys spending time with them in their interests, which currently include lacrosse and dance.
Locations
- TOSH Clinic - Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 5770 South 250 East, Suite 235, Murray, UT 84107
- Get Directions
- phone: 801-314-5100
- fax: 801-314-5111
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2013
- Internship: Drexel University College of Medicine GME, Internal Medicine, 2010
- Medical School: Drexel University, 2009
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2025
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2014
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
76 ratings, 23 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr Hurst has been my doctor for allot of years & is extremely helpful. He takes the best notes of any doctor that I have been to......so he always have information to help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
He was so informative! Helped me understand everything and let me ask as many questions as I needed and when it came to the needles!!!!! He was very comforting to get me through it and it wasn't as bad as it was in my mind! Thank you again!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Surperb caregiver
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Very competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Richard Hurst is a very knowledgeable, kind and caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
He has a good bedside manner as a doctor. Made me feel at ease. Answered and explained what he was doing and why. Really good. Like him a lot as a doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Hurst is awesome! I totally trust his diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
concerned and working to make life better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Very professional, helpful, supportive and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Awesome Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
He did all he could! He is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Very caring and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
I feel I’m in good hands with Dr. Hurst.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Seems to be a very caring doctor who explains options and reviews reports to determine care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
It’s all good…!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Thank you to Dr Hurst. Excellent care, excellent explanation of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
He is very kind and explains very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
The explanation and the step by step and the recommendations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
He was great!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Very good person and doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr Hurst always takes good care of my husband. I will be going to him as a patient for a problem I have.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
He took the time to listen and was willing to help treat the medical problem.