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Devin Graff

PA-CA St. George native with experience in orthopedic surgery and interventional radiology, now serving Southern Utah and Mesquite in pain management.
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Michelle M.J. Johnson

MSN, AGNP-C, AGPCNP-BCA double board-certified nurse practitioner in Adult-Gerontology primary care who found her passion for pain management in outpatient surgery.
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Brian Jorgensen

MS, PA-CA physician assistant who began at Desert Pain Specialists as a medical assistant, building a strong foundation in pain management.
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Megan Shepherd

NPA family nurse practitioner with 23 years of nursing experience across critical care, oncology, and wound care, now bringing that breadth to pain management.
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Nicholas Stucki

MS, FNPA nurse practitioner with a strong background in nephrology and critical care, now serving Southern Utah in pain management.
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Mark Udy

PA-CA physician assistant proficient in diagnosing and treating all types of pain syndromes, and a strong patient advocate.
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Josh Williams

PA-CA physician assistant and former chiropractor who has served the Cedar City community for over a decade.
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Hayden Worwood

PA-CA physician assistant with experience in family medicine, geriatrics, orthopedics, and pain management, serving Southern Utah.
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ContactTalk to areal person.Same-day appointments. The front desk answers the phone.
Call(435) 216-7000Fax · (435) 216-7001
Visit617 E. Riverside Dr · St. George
HoursMon – Fri · 8 – 5
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Michelle M.J. JohnsonMSN, AGNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

About Michelle

Michelle grew up in Orem, Utah, graduating from Orem High School, then attended Dixie State College, where she earned an Associate degree in nursing, and later returned to Dixie State University for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Michelle M.J. Johnson · MSN, AGNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

Becoming a Specialist

She spent several years in outpatient surgery specializing in orthopedic spine and interventional pain medicine, finding a passion for pain management.She followed that passion to a Master of Nursing through the University of Cincinnati in 2023 and became double board-certified in Adult-Gerontology primary care.
Michelle M.J. Johnson · MSN, AGNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

Experience and Life

Over 16 years of nursing, Michelle has worked in intensive care, home health and hospice, and outpatient surgery, finding joy in connecting with patients and advocating for their best quality of life.She is excited to continue her journey in pain management, now as a provider.Michelle and her husband Ryan have been married for 21 years and have two children. She enjoys her two dogs, kayaking, fishing, golfing with her husband, and hiking.
Desert Pain Specialists

Care at Desert Pain

Desert Pain Specialists takes a multidisciplinary approach to pain treatment, combining interventional procedures, medical management, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification.Our advanced practice providers work alongside board-certified physicians to deliver comprehensive, personalized care. Same-day appointments are available, and the front desk answers the phone.
ContactTalk to areal person.Same-day appointments. The front desk answers the phone.
Call(435) 216-7000Fax · (435) 216-7001
Visit617 E. Riverside Dr · St. George
HoursMon – Fri · 8 – 5
Schedule appointment