Dr. David Mortin Gontrum M.D.
Family Practitioner
4745 S 3200 W Salt Lake City UT, 84118About
Dr. David Gontrum is a family practitioner practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Gontrum specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Gontrum possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1996
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Acid Reflux
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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