Dr. Joshua D. Jaramillo

Joshua Jaramillo, MD is a trauma surgeon at American Fork Surgical Associates in American Fork, Utah, and a general surgeon with Provo Surgical Associates in Provo, Utah. He supports patients throughout Utah County treating traumatic injuries, rib fractures, abdominal wall hernias, sepsis, critical illnesses, and more. He enjoys working in the trauma bay, operating room, and in the surgical ICU, caring for acute surgical patients who require emergency surgeries and surgical critical care, as this requires critical decision making and a multidisciplinary team approach.Dr. Jaramillo’s philosophy of care is the belief that medicine is about serving people and meeting their needs. He recognizes that the heart of medicine lies in compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting patients and their families through challenging times. Dr. Jaramillo cares deeply for his patients and strives to provide care that truly supports their well-being and meets their individual needs.Dr. Jaramillo currently holds the rank of Major in the United States Air Force and serves as an active-duty officer. Originally from Denver, Colorado, he enjoys being active outside, trail running, lighting weights, road biking, fly fishing, surfing on vacations, reading good books, serving his community, and spending time with his wife and their four children.Conditions Treated: Traumatic injuriesRib fracturesAbdominal wall herniasSepsisCritical illnessProcedures Performed: LaparotomySplenectomySurgical rib fixationAbdominal wall reconstructionRobotic hernia repair.

His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Appendicitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.