Northen Region Physicians - Utah Emergency Physicians (UEP)

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The northern UEP region serves McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden and Layton Hospital in Layton. All northern physicians work shifts at both hospitals, fostering close communication and camaraderie.

Our Physicians

Our diverse physician group resides across Northern Utah, including Eden/Huntsville (near Pineview Lake), Mountain Green (in Weber Canyon), Layton, Kaysville, Farmington, and Davis County. Some also commute from the Salt Lake area.

Interests and Lifestyles

Beyond medicine, our physicians enjoy a wide range of interests, reflecting Northern Utah's vibrant culture. Many pursue outdoor adventures like hiking, boating, climbing, canyoneering, and skiing, leveraging Utah's stunning landscapes. They also engage in unique hobbies, from ranching to restoring vintage cars, and balance their lives with family and travel. The northern UEP group is a community dedicated to exceptional patient care and the unique Northern Utah lifestyle.

Layton Hospital ED

• ED Director:
  Cabe Clark (3 years as Director)
  • Enjoys wake surfing, dirt biking, hiking, backpacking, and fishing; eager to connect for outdoor adventures.
• Facility Overview:
  Community hospital in Layton, UT, ~32,000 annual patients (20% pediatric), increasing volumes. 26 ED beds, 43 inpatient beds.
• Key Aspects:
  Exceptional team environment, highly praised nursing staff and CCTs. Diverse patient mix offers a rewarding practice.
• Staffing:
  5 physician and 2 APP shifts/24 hrs, 8-hour shifts. Average PPH 1.8. Staffing handles peak evening volumes effectively.

McKay-Dee Hospital ED

• ED Director:
  Jed Southwick (9 years as Director)
  • Enjoys water skiing, snow skiing, Buckeye football, and family travel. Lives in Ogden Valley near Snowbasin.
• Facility Overview:
  Tertiary referral, Level 2 trauma center in Ogden, UT. ~60,000 annual visits, highest pediatric ED volume outside Primary Children's. 35 ED treatment rooms.
• Key Aspects:
  Community hospital with referrals from Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. Excellent collegiality among ED and specialist colleagues. A great place to see all types of patients with specialty backup in a community ED atmosphere.
• Coverage:
  10 physician shifts/day, 2 APP shifts/day. Always staffed with at least 2 physicians. All 8-hour shifts. PPH averages ~1.8.