Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Layton, UT

Care Philosophy: Patient Focused and Care Driven

Care Philosophy: I have a special interest in treatment and care of IBD, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis. I perform Screening Colonoscopy as well. Other procedures I perform are EGD (upper endoscopy), ERCP for treatment of bile and pancreatic duct stones, bile duct

Care Philosophy: I believe I am a patient educator and advocate, so I present patients with up-to-date medical information and treatment options. Whenever possible, I will offer patients treatment options that incorporate lifestyle modifications, state-of-the-art endoscopic procedure options as well as prescription and nonprescription therapies. I am a lifelong learner. I am constantly evaluating new science and treatment options that will benefit my patients. During my training, I participated in advanced research at the University of Utah in colon cancer detection, treatment and high-risk syndromes. I have maintained a love for learning and new science

Biography: Dr. Steven Porter, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Ogden, UT. He is 65 years old. Dr. Steven Porter, MD is affiliated with Ogden Regional Medical Center, Cache Valley Hospital and Brigham City Community Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I enjoy working closely with patients and listening to their specific and unique stories. I feel one of my greatest qualities is my patience and ability to listen. Every patient is unique and no matter how many times you have heard a complaint or treated a disease, the disease manifestations, the choice of treatments and the patient's response to the disease and treatment are unique to every patient. My goal is to give my patients excellent quality of life, my medical knowledge and expertise from years of study, the pinnacle of up-to-date modern and current diagnosis and treatment options and a patient, attentive ear

Biography: Joshua Vandersteen grew up in the Salt Lake Valley and is excited to be back living near the Wasatch Front after being away for ten years. People with frequent digestive problems such as nausea, heartburn, or abdominal pain are encouraged to visit Dr. Vandersteen for a closer look. As a gastroenterologist in Ogden, Dr. Vandersteen specializes in digestive disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas, and the biliary system. Dr. Vandersteen received his undergraduate education locally at University of Utah where he graduated cum laude. He completed his D.O at Midwestern University in Arizona and went on to complete his residency and fellowship at Loma Linda University. Joshua loves the outdoors in his free time, especially wakeboarding, hiking, and snowboarding. He is an avid college football follower and is happily married with three beautiful daughters and one son.

Care Philosophy: We believe in medical care that takes the whole person into account. We strive to provide the best clinical care combined with communications and patient involvement in the care process to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to use evidence based medicine combined with listening and compassion to help my patients get well. The art of medicine is understanding that people are different individuals with differing needs.

Care Philosophy: My interactions with patients are laid back and patient. It's important to me to take time to communicate with patients. It helps me diagnose their condition while making a meaningful connection with the patient. My philosophy of care is persistence. I have been seeing many of my patients with chronic conditions for many years, so it is a marathon, not a sprint. Patient care doesn't end after the patient walks out. I frequently think about a condition or treatment for patients I saw in the clinic earlier that day. I hope to give my time, my patience and my efforts to improve their quality of life