Jacob C. Saunders, MD Owner verified

About

Dr. Jacob Saunders is a family medicine physician, practicing at Intermountain Health’s Layton Clinic. He supports patients in Layton, north Davis County, and surrounding communities, providing the full spectrum of family medicine care, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, heart disease, and more. Dr. Saunders is dedicated to helping his patients live long, healthy lives and feel their best. He believes the right blend of a healthy lifestyle and medical care is key to achieving this goal.

Dr. Saunders is passionate about continually learning new evidence-based practices, teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals, and integrating point-of-care ultrasound and office-based procedures into his practice

Born and raised in Utah, Dr. Saunders has a deep appreciation for the mountain cities that he calls home. He grew up in North Ogden and now resides in Layton with his wonderful wife and three boys. Outside of work, Dr. Saunders enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it is gardening, running, hiking, or fishing. He's also an avid painter and cherishes time with his family.

Conditions Treated: 


Diabetes
Hypertension 
Obesity
Heart disease management
Newborn, child, and adolescent care
Mental health treatment
Sports medicine
Acute illnesses and injuries


Procedures Performed: 


Vasectomy
Newborn circumcision
Ultrasound guided joint injections
Carpal tunnel injection
IUD and nexplanon insertion and removal
Wound and abscess care
Preventative screenings
Wellness examinations

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