Daniel Cottam is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Cottam is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroparesis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cottam is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Jennwood Chen is a general surgeon at Intermountain Health's Avenues Surgical Services and supports patients and their families in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, and surrounding communities. He focuses on�metabolic health, functional fitness, and emotional well-being, knowing that each�plays a vital role�in achieving true wellness. He views pharmaceuticals and surgery not as first-line solutions but as supportive tools for sustainable lifestyle changes that lead to better health.Dr. Chen has always been passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life. He believes in a holistic approach to health: ""Health and wellness is the integration of body. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Cody Nebeker is a General Surgeon in Brigham City, Utah. Dr. Nebeker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nebeker is currently accepting new patients.

Faryal M. Turtle is a dynamic family medicine physician�with an�educational background�at�Texas A&M University, where she�obtained both her�Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees and furthered her�expertise through an internship and residency. Fluent in English, she�prioritizes effective communication with patients. Beyond medicine, she finds joy in skiing, showcasing a commitment to both professional excellence and personal fulfillment. Dr. Turtle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Carolyn Vargas, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Intermountain Health�s Avenues Specialty Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah. She supports patients in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, and surrounding communities with clinical interests in cardiology, women�s health, nutrition, diabetes, and more. She particularly enjoys working on cardiac cases, as she has always had a fascination with the heart.As a healthcare provider, Dr. Vargas is committed to supporting her patients throughout their wellness journey, allowing the patient to take the lead while she offers guidance along the way. She is a strong believer in preventative care. She doesn�t like chasing her tail to fix what should never have occurred and instead establishing safeguards to support lifelong health for her patients.Born in Glendale, CA but raised in Pasadena, Dr. Vargas enjoys gardening, hiking, and exploring her neck of the woods. Her priorities outside of the clinic are God and family. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Sialuria, PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, and Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency.

Dr. Ryan Allen is a family medicine provider at Intermountain Health�s East Logan Clinic � Family Medicine in Logan, Utah. He supports patients in Cache County, Rich County, Weber County, southeastern Utah, and surrounding communities, providing care for �lifestyle medicine, diabetes, preventative care, pediatrics, and more. He sees patients of all ages for wellness visits and pediatric patients for well-child checks. Additionally, he performs procedures, including cryotherapy for warts and other skin lesions, skin biopsies, toenail removals, and newborn circumcisions.Dr. Allen is committed to supporting his patients in their health journey and ensuring they have the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their health. He believes the body is a wonderful machine that can serve us well with proper maintenance and care. Because of this belief, he is dedicated to helping patients understand their health and empowering them to make decisions that improve their lives. He believes every patient can make choices to enhance their well-being and is passionate about helping people improve their lives, regardless of their health status.�Dr. Allen�has three children, and his wife homeschools their children. Outside of work, the Arizona native enjoys reading, music, and spending time with his family.Conditions Treated:� Chronic conditions Diabetes Hypertension Thyroid disease Anxiety Depression Asthma� COPDProcedures Performed:� Cryotherapy for skin lesions� Skin biopsies Toenail removals� Newborn circumcisions Wellness Checks. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Mary Veghte, MD is a family medicine physician at Intermountain Health's Park City Clinic - Round Valley in Park City, Utah. She specializes in adult primary care and supports patients�in Park City and Summit County. Her services include health risk assessments, routine checkups, managing chronic conditions, preventative care, immunizations, treating common illnesses, and more.�Dr. Veghte grew up in central Pennsylvania and was drawn to Utah by these beautiful mountains. She loves working in the community and helping my patients live their healthiest lives. �When she's not at the office, you might find her camping, hiking, running, biking, skiing, or generally enjoying the outdoors with her�husband and their�three children. Dr. Veghte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Gout, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Robert Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Providence, Utah. Dr. Patterson has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Walter Medlin is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Medlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Medlin is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Simper is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Simper has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simper is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Volckmann is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Volckmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Volckmann is currently accepting new patients.

Juliana Simonetti is an Endocrinologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Simonetti has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

Dr. Nicholas Paulk is a native to Salt Lake City where he attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He then went to OHSU in Portland Oregon for medical school and proceeded to Exempla St. Joseph's for general surgery residency in Denver Colorado. He returned to Salt Lake in 2011 to practice General Surgery with emphasis on advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery. He joined Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians in order to pursue bariatric surgery in addition to advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. Dr. Paulk is board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery.�Bariatric surgery is not just lifesaving � it is transformative. Those who undergo surgery routinely report that the surgery changed their lives. They feel better, they're more healthy and active, and they're not limited by their disease. Not only do they have more life, they have better life. I can't think of any area in medicine where a doctor is as privileged to be part of such a positively life altering endeavor as in bariatric surgery.� �Dr. PaulkDr. Paulk is married with three children. Outside of work, he coaches his son's baseball team, participates in several road and mountain bike races each year, and is an avid skier. He is fluent in Italian and enjoys camping and going to Lake Powell with his family. Dr. Paulk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malabsorption, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Christina Richards is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Richards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

Dennis Hamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Jordan, Utah. Dr. Hamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Blood Clots, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Hamp is currently accepting new patients.

Rohn Rigby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Layton, Utah. Dr. Rigby has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. Rigby is currently accepting new patients.

Kurt Rifleman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Rifleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Rifleman is currently accepting new patients.

Rodrick Mckinlay is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Mckinlay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Malabsorption, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mckinlay is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mooers grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He and his wife attended Highland High School and were active in community service, athletics, and academics. He moved to Washington State to pursue his undergraduate degree at Whitman College where he completed research in bacteriophage and E. coli immunology. Prior to medical school, Dr. Mooers worked as a pharmacy technician and phlebotomist at Maliheh Free Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah.Dr. Mooers attended medical school and completed general surgery residency at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. He developed an interest in Bariatric Surgery due to the efficacy of interventions, which cure type two diabetes, ameliorate cardiovascular disease associated with obesity, and prolong and improve the quality of patients� lives. While at the University of Iowa, Dr. Mooers trained under colleagues of Dr. Mason, who is considered the grandfather of modern bariatric surgery.�After residency, Dr. Mooers completed fellowship in Bariatric, Foregut, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery at Summa Health in Akron, OH. His mentors were Drs John Zografakis and Adrian Dan. During fellowship he gained experience in high volume bariatric surgery including revisions, conversions, and emergency procedures. He has also completed additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and with Intuitive�s robotic assisted surgery platform, Da Vinci.�In his free time, Dr. Mooers enjoys spending time outside with his wife, young daughter, and dogs. His favorite activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Dr. Mooers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Food Allergy, and Gastrectomy.

Don Allred is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Riverton, Utah. Dr. Allred is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypothyroidism, and Prolidase Deficiency. Dr. Allred is currently accepting new patients.