Duchesne county, UT

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Duchesne County, Utah[edit | edit source]

  • Duchesne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,607. Its county seat is Duchesne, and the largest city is Roosevelt. The county was named for the Ute Indian wife of trader William H. Ashley, an early explorer of the Uinta Mountains, and is the only county in the United States with this name.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Duchesne County is located in the northeastern part of Utah. It is bordered by Uintah County to the east, Carbon County to the south, and Summit County to the west. The county's topography is characterized by the Uinta Mountains to the north, the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation to the east, and the Duchesne River Valley to the south and west.

Healthcare in Duchesne County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Duchesne County is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Uintah Basin Healthcare and the Duchesne County Healthcare Clinic.

Uintah Basin Healthcare[edit | edit source]

  • Uintah Basin Healthcare is the largest rural healthcare provider in Utah, serving Duchesne County and the surrounding areas. It offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including emergency care, primary care, specialty care, and surgical services. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly trained healthcare professionals.

Duchesne County Healthcare Clinic[edit | edit source]

  • The Duchesne County Healthcare Clinic is a primary care clinic located in Duchesne. It provides a range of healthcare services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care. The clinic is staffed by a team of experienced healthcare professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care to the residents of Duchesne County.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2010 census, there were 18,607 people, 6,003 households, and 4,703 families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 89.15% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 4.53% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 2.64% from other races, and 2.89% from two or more races. 6.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Education[edit | edit source]

  • Education in Duchesne County is provided by the Duchesne County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools in the county. The county is also home to the Uintah Basin Technical College, which offers a variety of vocational and technical training programs.

Economy[edit | edit source]

  • The economy of Duchesne County is primarily based on agriculture, oil and gas extraction, and tourism. The county is known for its production of hay, grain, and livestock, and it is also home to several oil and gas fields. The county's scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities also attract a significant number of tourists each year.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Duchesne county, UT



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Breitenbach Karl 1457447906 M University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine 1984 Family Practice Obstetrics/gynecology Roosevelt UT 84066
Morrill Lynn 1497715593 MD M Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1986 General Practice 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066
Smith Kent 1588625479 MD M Other 1986 Internal Medicine 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066



Duchesne county, UT - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Ekram Tashfeen 1477714087 M Other 2008 Diagnostic Radiology 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066
Smythe Jason 1831361963 M Other 2004 Diagnostic Radiology 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066
Kerr Jon 1609036094 M Tufts University School Of Medicine 2008 Emergency Medicine 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066
Vanbibber Michael 1598851503 M University Of Utah School Of Medicine 2002 Urology Roosevelt UT 84066



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Wallace Allen 1295798163 CNA M Other 1994 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 2 Uintah Basin Medical Center Roosevelt UT 84066
Bryson Angala 1831773449 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Roosevelt UT 84066
Killian Shalese 1346875325 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066 4357224691
Gilbert Robert 1922659762 M Other 2019 Physician Assistant 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066
Potter Derek 1679906481 M Other 2013 Physician Assistant 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066
Gardner Brian 1396943825 M Other 2005 Podiatry 75 2 Roosevelt UT 84066


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