OsteoarthritisofFoot near Provo, UT

Biography: Brett Martindale is a family medicine physician with a special interest in sports medicine. After receiving his undergraduate education from Brigham Young University, Brett went on to Ohio State to obtain his doctorate. He returned to Utah to complete a residency at McKay-Dee Hospital followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Utah Valley Hospital. As a Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Martindale works closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other professionals to treat various conditions that affect active Utahns. Sports medicine is not just for high-level athletes – Dr. Martindale sees patients of all ages and athletic abilities. He addresses many sports injuries including: Acute sports injuries like sprains, dislocations, and non-surgical fractures Overuse injuries including stress fractures and tendonitis Concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) Pre-participation and ``return to play`` physical examinations Rehabilitation plans and exercise regimens Subtaylor and ankle arthritis Injury prevention and nutrition coaching

Care Philosophy: I enjoy providing a full spectrum of family medicine. I have delivered hundreds of babies, see children for both well and sick visits, and enjoy providing adults with preventative care as well as treating complex medical illnesses. I have a particular interest in evidence based medicine and enjoy staying current with advances in medical science. I chose Family Medicine after being exposed to a group of excellent family physicians who were tightly integrated with their community.

Care Philosophy: Intrigued by the science of the body and his love for people, Dr. Barker chose to make medicine his life work. He pursued orthopedic surgery to better understand the biomechanics of the body. He is committed to listening to his patients and helping them achieve their goals of being active and moving without pain.

Care Philosophy: I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while helping you to prevent health problems and get support to manage any chronic conditions you may have. Call now to get started.