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Family Medicine

Asthma is a long-term lung disease. It causes your airways to swell and narrow. This makes breathing difficult. Asthma often begins in childhood, but people of all ages can have asthma.

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Lower back pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your lower back.

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This condition is a neurological problem that results in periodic episodes of intense pain. Cluster headaches are one of the most painful types of headaches. They often strike in cyclical patterns. The person will have frequent bouts of cluster headaches, and then the headaches will stop completely for a period of time.

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A migraine is an intense, throbbing headache that may be accompanied by nausea or dizziness. A migraine can last from hours to days.

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This is a common type of headache that can be painful and frustrating for many people. It tends to start in the back of the head and then move forward to surround your head.

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Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It results in a rash of small red bumps that form all over the body. Chickenpox spreads easily between people. It can be very serious. But this disease can be prevented with the chickenpox vaccine.

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Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It spreads easily between people. This disease can be prevented with the hepatitis A vaccine.

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Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. This disease can be prevented with the hepatitis B vaccine. It prompts the body to create antibodies that will protect against the virus.

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Hib disease is a serious illness that usually strikes children under five years old. It is caused by bacteria. This bacteria can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. A Hib infection can lead to meningitis, a swelling of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can be deadly. Hib disease can be prevented with the Hib vaccine.

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Influenza affects the lungs and is caused by several types of flu viruses. It can be serious, especially for people who are very old or very young. It spreads easily between people. Influenza can be prevented by the flu vaccine.

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This “combination” vaccine protects against three serious diseases: measles, mumps and rubella. These were once common childhood diseases, and they spread easily. The MMR vaccine can prevent these diseases in children and adults.

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These are substances given to you to help protect your body from disease. Vaccines can be made from dead or weakened germs, or from portions of germs. A vaccine introduces your body to a disease in a safe way. It stimulates your body’s immune system to protect you against the disease without causing you to become sick.

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Ligaments are fibrous, elastic bands of tissue that connect and stabilize the bones. An ankle sprain is a common, painful injury that occurs when one or more of the ankle ligaments is stretched beyond the normal range of motion. Sprains can occur as a result of sudden twisting, turning or rolling movements.

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Neck pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your neck.

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This condition is an accumulation of excess fat that results in a body weight considered unhealthy for a person’s height. Excess weight can increase the likelihood of diseases and health problems.

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Centered on providing continuing and comprehensive health care to individuals and entire families. The scope of family medicine is vast, encompassing all ages, sexes, organ systems and disease entities. 

Our Services

  • Adolescent Care
  • Annual Exams
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Back Pain
  • Bladder Problems (Female)
  • Bladder Problems (Male)
  • Childhood Diseases
  • Cholesterol Management
  • Fatigue
  • Headache Treatments
  • Heartburn / GERD
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Immunizations
  • Immunizations (Adult)
  • Immunizations (Child)
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Joint Injections
  • Joint Pain & Dysfunction
  • Menopause
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Minor Injuries
  • Mission Physicals
  • Neck Pain & Dysfunction
  • Obesity
  • Pediatric Care
  • Physical Exams
  • Premarital Exams
  • Preventive Care
  • Prostate Problems
  • PSA Screening
  • Senior Care
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Sore Throat
  • Stomach Flu
  • Warts
  • Weight Loss
  • Well Baby Care
  • Well-Child Exams
  • Wellness Exams

Specialties

Weight Management/Obesity Medicine focuses on the innovative obesity treatments that help create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our specialists offer further direction to patients wishing to take control of their weight and health. Providers and staff are knowledgeable about the body’s physical (and emotional) ability to respond to diet changes,…

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to the comprehensive health and wellness for patients of all ages and gender. Practitioners of family medicine are commonly referred to as primary care providers. Unlike other specialties that focus on one area of the body, family medicine integrates all areas of medicine…

Pediatric medicine is a medical specialty devoted to the comprehensive health and wellness for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, integrating all areas of medicine to treat the whole person. Our pediatricians here at Granger Medical Clinic provide preventative care such as well-child checkups and immunizations as well as diagnose…

Pulmonology is the area of medicine that deals with the respiratory tract which includes the lungs, bronchial tubes, throat, pharynx, and nose. Common disorders of the respiratory tract include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and tuberculosis. Testing for these disorders may include lab…

Urology is the area of medicine that deals with the medical and surgical care of the urinary tract which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra as well as the male reproductive organs. Our urologists here at Granger Medical Clinic specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract…

Locations

999 E. Murray Holladay Rd., Ste. 207
Holladay, UT 84117

2326 N. 400 E., Bldg. C, Ste. 203
Tooele, UT 84074

11724 S. State St.
Draper, UT 84020

12391 S. 4000 W.
Riverton, UT 84096

1160 E. 3900 S., Ste. 1000
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

3181 W. 9000 S.
West Jordan, UT 84088

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