Chad, a Utah native brings over two decades of experience in pediatric and young adult endocrinology, pediatrics, and opioid use disorder treatment to Granger Medical Clinic. As a bilingual Physician Assistant fluent in Spanish, he’s dedicated to helping patients and their families manage chronic conditions effectively.
Chad’s patient-centered approach emphasizes building strong relationships and providing clear, informative education. He believes that by understanding patients’ unique needs and perspectives, he can empower them to take an active role in their healthcare journey.
Beyond his clinical practice, Chad is a passionate community member. He’s served as a coach, board member, and league president for West Jordan Youth Soccer and has volunteered with various youth organizations. His experiences in Northern Chile not only honed his Spanish skills but also deepened his commitment to serving diverse communities.
Chad and his wife, Nicole, have been married since 1999 and have five children, three of which are adults and attending college. As a family, they love to camp, hike, and explore state and national parks.
Services Offered:
Height and weight growth evaluations, growth hormone treatment, pediatric and adult type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, diabetes education, hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism, early or delayed puberty, mental health treatment, depression/anxiety, ADHD, smoking/vaping cessation, weight loss, nutrition and exercise education, well-child exams, sports physicals, adult wellness exams, high cholesterol, hypertension, sick child, primary care.
Experience:
Volunteer Work:
Chad has enjoyed spending many hours coaching both soccer and basketball teams for each of his five children. He has been with West Jordan Youth Soccer as a board member and later as league president. He has served many years with children and youth including as a cubmaster and scoutmaster. He served among the people of Northern Chile where he learned to speak Spanish.
Languages:
Spanish
B.S. Biology - Utah State University; Logan, UT - 2000
Master of Health Education - Idaho State University; Pocatello, ID - 2001
B.S. Physician Assistant Studies - Idaho State University; Pocatello, ID - 2003
“Dr. Rodriguez is the most attentive doctor I’ve ever had. She truly listens and explains things in a way that makes sense. I feel like a partner in my own healthcare.”
“Excellent bedside manner and very knowledgeable about chronic disease management. She helped me get my type 2 diabetes under control after years of struggling.”
“Our whole family sees Dr. Rodriguez. She is wonderful with our kids and always makes them feel at ease during their annual checkups. Highly recommend!”
