OsteoarthritisofFoot near Taylorsville, UT

Care Philosophy: Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM has been practicing podiatry for 18 years and is proud to offer holistic, patient-centered care. Patients can trust Dr. Auger to help keep their feet healthy through preventative care and through solving serious foot and leg health issues with conservative and surgical treatments. Dr. Auger is a podiatrist, a believer in the importance of whole body health, and a caring medical practitioner committed to improving the lives of patients. As a sportswoman, Dr. Auger understands the types of injuries experienced by active people including runners, walkers, bikers, gym-goers, and team players. As she puts it: "My goal is to keep people moving." Dr. Auger also has a strong interest in the field of nutrition because of the ongoing research helping to empower each individual with knowledge of the incredible healing power of food. Whatever Dr. Auger does, she is positive, firm, and enthusiastic in her approach.

Biography: Dr. Dean Walker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in West Valley City, UT. He is 64 years old. Dr. Dean Walker, MD is affiliated with Lone Peak Hospital and St. Mark's Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Hello humankindness.It's more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It's the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It's in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients. Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself.

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: You, the patient, are the most important person to our practice. We are committed to providing the best possible medical care. Excellence is our goal. We have worked to provide a full range of service and have highly trained and knowledgeable staff who have been together for some ten years plus. We look forward to being part of your medical team.