Archive for September 2025
Trusted Care in an Uncertain Time: The Role of Family Medicine
My name is Lynsey Drew, and I am a family medicine physician. Across Utah, family physicians are delivering babies, managing chronic conditions, and supporting patients through life’s most difficult moments. My own practice is focused on caring for older adults in a skilled nursing facility, but I am proud to represent a specialty that provides cradle-to-grave care…
Read MoreMcKay-Dee Resident Representative – Claire Baumgartner
Hometown: Bemidji, Minnesota Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School Best thing about Utah? The mountains and the wonderful people! Favorite way to de-stress: Biking/hiking/camping in the mountains. Why family medicine? I love working with patients of all ages and stages in life. I like that I am able to get to know my patients on a more…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Resident Representative – Ellie Zurbuchen, MD
Hometown: Ogden Medical School: University of Utah Best thing about Utah? The outdoors Favorite way to de-stress: Yoga Why family medicine? I love patient directed care and getting to know my patients over time.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Resident Representative – Hendrik Stegall, MD
Hometown: Salt Lake City Medical School: Ohio State University Best thing about Utah? The beautiful nature and being close to my family. Favorite way to de-stress: Exercise of any kind Fun fact about you: I love to garden! Why family medicine? I love the breadth of medicine and the relationships I get to develop with my patients.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Medical School Representative – Izak Walker
Hometown: Baraboo, WI Best thing about Utah? Access to the outdoors and the chance to roam from the desert to the mountains Favorite way to de-stress: Fly fishing, skiing, or camping Fun fact: I can touch my tongue to my nose or perform Gorlin’s sign. Why family medicine? I enjoy building long-term relationships with patients and caring for the entire…
Read MoreUtah Valley Regional Medical Center Resident Representative – Clayton Watts, MD
Hometown: Boise, ID Medical School: Creighton Best thing about Utah? Outdoor recreation Favorite way to de-stress: Backpacking Why family medicine? I love taking care of everyone!
Read MoreMember of the Month – September: Emily Chin
Practice: I currently practice in an urgent care setting at the InstaCares through Intermountain. Even though it’s an acute care environment, I feel very fortunate that our clinics are equipped with strong support systems. This includes the ability to obtain advanced imaging like CTs, labwork, and also allows us to reach out to care managers…
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