The 20 Best Childhood Pancreatitis Doctors in Utah, US

Jared Bratvold, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in acute care surgery at Intermountain Health's McKay-Dee Hospital. He supports patients in Ogden and Northern Utah, performing a wide range of general surgical operations. He is passionate about helping patients in urgent need and is dedicated to providing high-quality care every time. Dr. Bratvold began his medical journey with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Dakota – College of Nursing before earning his Medical Doctorate from the University of North Dakota – School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his surgical residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he developed a strong foundation in emergency and general surgical care. Originally from Northern Minnesota, Dr. Bratvold has lived in Texas and Tennessee, bringing a broad perspective to his practice. Outside of surgery, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, fishing, hunting, skiing, SCUBA diving, and traveling.Conditions treated:General surgical treatmentAcute care surgical servicesEmergency and trauma surgical servicesProcedures performed:Open and laparoscopicTraditional general surgery proceduresGallbladders, appendix, hernias, cancer, breathing tubs, feeding tubes, abscess drain,Robotic surgeries. Dr. Bratvold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Scott Stern is a Gastroenterologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Stern has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.

Allan Anderson is a General Surgeon in Logan, Utah. Dr. Anderson has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Mawhinney is a General Surgeon in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Mawhinney has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mawhinney is currently accepting new patients.

Nick Byrge, MD, is a general surgeon at Intermountain Health’s Trauma and General Surgery in Murray, Utah. He supports patients across the Wasatch Front, performing surgeries to treat gallbladder disease, gallstones, appendicitis, breast cancer, and more.Dr. Byrge is interested in the breadth of general surgery from elective surgery to acute care surgery.He received his undergraduate degree in biology and Spanish from the University of Utah. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Texas A&M System Health Science Center. He completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of Utah. Outside the clinic, the Price, Utah native enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.Conditions Treated: Gallbladder diseaseGallstonesAppendicitisBreast cancerInguinal herniaUmbilical herniaIncisional herniaParastomal herniaSpigelian herniaDiverticulitisGastroesophageal reflux diseaseHiatal herniaAchalasiaSpleen disordersHemochromatosisHereditary spherocytosisITPLipomasAbscessesSebaceous cystEmergency general surgeryProcedures Performed: CholecystectomyCommon bile duct explorationAppendectomyColon resectionAbdominal wall reconstructionNissen FundoplicationToupet FundoplicationHeller MyotomyDor fundoplicationSplenectomyIncision and Drainage of abscessesComplex open laparoscopic and DaVinci Robotic Surgery. Dr. Byrge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

John Pohl is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pohl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pohl is currently accepting new patients.

inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Woerlein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Kyle Eliason is a Gastroenterologist in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Eliason has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Eliason is currently accepting new patients.

Nathaniel Kwak is a Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Kwak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kwak is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Wills is a Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Wills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wills is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Sorenson, MD, FACS is a cancer surgeon with dual board certifications in surgical oncology and general surgery. His expertise is in abdominal surgical oncology, with a specific focus on cancerous and benign tumors of the pancreas, stomach, adrenal gland, gallbladder, liver, and intestine. He performs both minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and standard (open) surgical procedures. Dr. Sorenson enthusiastically supports the multidisciplinary team approach to the care of cancer patients, and he enjoys working with outstanding Intermountain colleagues in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and others in delivering the best possible care to patients with challenging diagnoses. Dr. Sorenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Courtney Scaife is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Scaife has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Dr. Christopher Flannery is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist providing expert, compassionate care to patients in St. George, Utah. With a background as both an enlisted soldier and officer in the U.S. Army, Dr. Flannery brings a strong sense of integrity, discipline, and dedication to his medical practice.His philosophy of care is rooted in the belief that every individual is uniquely created with divine worth. He is committed to whole-person care, addressing not only physical concerns but also the emotional and social aspects of health. Through evidence-based medicine and deep empathy, Dr. Flannery strives to serve his patients with honesty, respect, and genuine concern for their well-being—always honoring their values throughout the healing process.Dr. Flannery earned his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. He served as Chief Resident during his residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at Loma Linda University Medical Center.Outside of work, Dr. Flannery finds joy and adventure in spending time with his family—doing whatever they love most, together. Dr. Flannery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Priyanka Patel, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology provider at Intermountain Health's Gastroenterology Specialists at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. She supports patients in Murray, Cottonwood Heights, Millcreek, Midvale, and surrounding communities, treating multiple general gastroenterology conditions involved in preventative care and diagnosing and treating other complex conditions. She specializes in a wide range of conditions that encompass esophageal disorders, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pancreaticobiliary disorders, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and several other gastroenterology conditions.Dr. Patel performs endoscopies and colonoscopies for the prevention or diagnosis of colon cancer, Barrett’s disease, gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and other wide range of gastroenterology conditions. She also utilizes these procedures for the treatment of several conditions, including bleeding peptic ulcer, variceal band ligations, and removal of precancerous colon polyps.Dr. Patel has additional expertise and training in performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures, which involve treating biliary and pancreatic conditions.Conditions Treated: Esophageal disordersColon cancer prevention and diagnosisBarrett's diseaseGastro esophageal refluxPeptic ulcer diseaseIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Pancreaticobiliary disordersDiverticulitisInflammatory bowel diseaseBleeding peptic ulcersProcedures Performed: Banding esophageal varicesRemoval of precancerous colon polyps. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

John Schmidt is a Gastroenterologist in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

The Granite Peaks Endoscopy center is where patients visit for a colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD) and treatment for esophageal strictures (dilation). We also test for and diagnose colon cancer, celiac disease, IBD/Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn’s disease, diverticulosis, lactose intolerance, liver disease, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus and more. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Kevin Mangum, D.O. was born and raised in southern Utah with his three siblings. He received an Associate of Art degree in Accounting from Dixie State University, and then transferred to the University of Utah, where he finished his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He went to medical school at A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona and then completed his family medicine residency at Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Arizona Family Medicine Program. He then completed his primary care sports medicine fellowship at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho and Idaho Sports Medicine Institute. During his fellowship, he was a team physician for local club sport athletes, high school athletes and the division one athletes at Boise State University. Dr. Mangum enjoys treating patients of all ages, for all different types of conditions. Dr. Mangum can treat general medical problems and all sports and orthopedics conditions. Dr. Mangum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Testicular Failure.

Brett Doxey is a Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Doxey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Doxey is currently accepting new patients.

David Krzymowski is a General Practice provider in Richfield, Utah. Dr. Krzymowski has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Esophagitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Krzymowski is currently accepting new patients.