OsteoarthritisofFoot near Tooele, UT

Biography: Dr. Christiaan Goebel, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Millcreek, UT. He is 43 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Christiaan Goebel, DPM is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Martin's clinic is different from any other medical office experience you have had. When you come into our clinic, you are treated like a family member. Our goal is to take care of every patient physically, emotionally, and financially. Dr. Martin has developed this motto in every aspect of the Foot & Ankle Specialty Clinic. You and your loved ones will be treated with compassion and respect. Our belief is that if you can avoid surgical intervention, it is best. There will always be times when surgical care is required, however, if it can be avoided, and the condition be treated with conservative care, that is what we want to do. In this day and age with so many different types of infections and complications, we believe that non invasive treatments are the safest for patients who do not require immediate surgical intervention. Physically, we believe this is the best way to begin your treatment plan.

Biography: Dr. Weston Packard, DPM is a Davis County native. He received his bachelor's degree from Utah State University followed by Midwestern University in Arizona for his medical training. He completed a 3 year surgical residency at Intermountain Medical Center where he was trained extensively in surgical correction of advanced pathology of the foot and ankle. Emphasis was also provided in non-invasive conservative techniques to help patients return to activities they enjoy. He was chief resident during his final year of training. Dr. Packard grew up working and playing in the mountains, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, boating, and camping, activities he continues to enjoy today. He enjoys most of all spending time with his wife and two girls.

Care Philosophy: I'm grateful to help improve the quality of life of those who desire to get back to work, sports and an active lifestyle.

Biography: Dr. Kelly Hamblin, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Riverton, UT. He has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Kelly Hamblin, DPM is affiliated with Lone Peak Hospital.

Care Philosophy: One of Dr. Hoopes' mentors, Dr. Sigvard T. Hansen taught Dr. Hoopes the principle of identifying the cause of an ailment and to not just focus attention on the symptoms. As Dr. Hansen likes to say ``Nothing happens for no reason.`` By taking the time and effort to figure out why a patient has their injury, Dr. Hoopes hopes to not only treat the current symptoms, but also the root cause of the condition. This unique approach to medicine sets Dr. Hoopes apart from the many doctors and physicians who eagerly jump on a diagnosis and offer operations that may provide some temporary relief, but often lead to a recurrence of the original problem as time passes.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Matich takes the time to listen to each patient in order to create an individualized care plan. She optimizes evidence-based sports medicine care to find the non-surgical solutions her patients need to get back to their active lifestyle.