We are excited to have Dr Jordan Pitt on this episode of Tanner Talks to discuss how Allergy and Immunology specialists can help our patients

Dr Pitt, What inspired you to specialize in allergy and immunology?

Prior to becoming a board certified allergist, you did a pediatric residency, is that right?

I know I tend to shorten your description to being an allergist, but you are also an immunologist. So along with allergies, What kinds of disorders do you see in your office?

Going back to your allergy hat, Let’s talk today about some of the most common allergens you see—

Environmental allergies:

What are the most common environmental allergies here in Utah?

Is there a reason why those are most prevalent?  People often think that because they have a specific allergy, their kids will have the same. Is there any genetic tendency to the same kind of allergy?

What are the different methods of allergy testing, and what should patients expect during the testing process?

I often tell people that the value in testing and seeing an allergist is to help in making decisions. 

How does testing guide treatment and what are the different treatment options available?

Let’s move into the food allergy space. What are the most common food allergies you see in your practice?

When I started pediatric 20 plus years ago it was absolute doctrine that we didn’t do peanuts before a year of age. But now we do them early to prevent peanut allergies.  

So talk to us about what can be done to prevent food allergies?

What are the available treatment options for food allergy?

How are food allergies tested for and is there a difference between testing for food allergy and food intolerances?

One of the most severe and scary allergic reactions for parents  is anaphylaxis.Can you explain what anaphylaxis is and how to recognize its symptoms?

How is anaphylaxis treated?

Who needs to carry an epinephrine autoinjector?

Dr Pitt. You have done an amazing job in caring for the patients that I have sent to you.  Thank you for your great care! If somebody wants  to schedule an appointment with you how can they do that?

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BIO:

Jordan Pitt, MD is an Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology provider at our Farmington and Layton clinics; he joined the Tanner Clinic in 2022. Dr. Pitt grew up in Centerville, Utah and attended Viewmont High School. He then went on for his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University and his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed a pediatric residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and an allergy and immunology fellowship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Children’s Mercy Hospital. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Board Eligible in Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Pitt is also a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. 

Together, he and his wife have three children. He said his happy place is anywhere with his wife on a date. Dr. Pitt enjoys pickleball, soccer, family, board games, cooking, movies, reading, and DIY projects. His favorite movies include Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

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After earning his bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University, Dr. Farnsworth went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at top-tier Georgetown University, in Washington DC. In 2008, he completed a three-year residency in family medicine at Saint Louis University/Scott Air Force Base combined residency.

After his residency, Dr. Farnsworth practiced family medicine in the United States Air Force while stationed in Japan, Korea and Germany. During those times, he served as the Medical Director for two multi-specialty primary care clinics, and was appointed as the Chief of the Medical Staff and Ancillary Services Director (lab, pharmacy, and radiology) for his base while in Germany. In 2015, he returned to his home state of Utah to serve as the Flight Commander for the Flight Medicine clinic at Hill Air Force Base. In 2017, Dr Farnsworth joined the Utah Air National Guard (UTANG) and has been promoted to the rank of Colonel, serving as the Chief of Aerospace Medicine for the 151 MDG.

During his seven years living abroad in the Air Force, and in his travels in the ANG, Dr. Farnsworth traveled to about 40 countries. Thanks to these experiences, he has become an expert in travel medicine and loves to help patients prepare medically for travel abroad experiences. Additionally, he has been certified by the FAA as an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for 1st 2nd and 3rd class pilot physicals.

Furthermore, through providing care for the country’s troops, Dr. Farnsworth gained a wealth of experience in musculoskeletal medicine and sports medicine and has published research within these fields.

In addition to his interests in travel, aviation, and sports medicine, Dr. Farnsworth enjoys helping patients with mental health concerns like depression and anxiety. He also enjoys using his undergraduate education in family and marriage relations and human development to aid his patients.

Dr. Farnsworth and his wife are happy to be home in Utah with their five children. Besides travel, he is passionate about music, foreign languages, snowboarding, and running (he is a former Mountain View High School and BYU cross country runner).

Dr. Farnsworth speaks both Polish and German.

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In this episode, we learn more about adult weight loss from Dr. Tyler Dixon.

We learn more about Dr. Dixon as an audiophile.

We discuss the problem with obesity in America and what it means on a personal level for people who deal with obesity.

We discuss the challenges to weight loss.

We learn Dr. Dixon’s approach to helping patients with weight loss.

We review his approach to diet and exercise.

We learn the  latest medical / medication options for helping with obesity.

We learn about surgical options for managing obesity.

Bio:

Tyler Dixon, DO, practices at Westside as a family medicine physician. He is currently accepting new patients and referrals.

Dr. Dixon, a board-certified physician, enjoys providing care for patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. His practice focuses on preventative care, well-child, adult care, chronic illness treatment and acute injuries. Dr. Dixon also provides non-operative orthopedics and vasectomies to his patients.

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Flight Medicine—David Farnsworth, MD

In this episode, we discuss the topic of Flight Medicine with Dr. David Farnsworth.

We get to meet Dr. Farnsworth and learn about his life outside of work as well as his application of his education in marriage and family relations and experience in the military to his practice of medicine at Tanner.

We learn what Flight Medicine is.

We learn about an AME—an Aviation Medical Examiner—and what they do.

We discuss FAA medical certification.

We learn about the classes of Flight Physicals.

We discuss diseases that can impact ones ability to become a pilot and maintain certification.

Bio:

David D. Farnsworth, MD, specializes in family medicine at the East Layton Tanner Clinic.

After earning his bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University, Dr. Farnsworth went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at top-tier Georgetown University, in Washington DC. In 2008, he completed a three-year residency in family medicine at Saint Louis University.

After his residency, Dr. Farnsworth practiced family medicine in the United States Air Force while stationed in Japan, Korea and Germany. During those times, he served as the Medical Director for two multi-specialty primary care clinics, and was appointed as the Chief of the Medical Staff and Ancillary Services Director (lab, pharmacy, and radiology) for his base while in Germany. In 2015, he returned to his home state of Utah to serve as the Flight Commander for the Flight Medicine clinic at Hill Air Force Base.

During his seven years living abroad in the Air Force, Dr. Farnsworth traveled to about 40 countries. Thanks to these experiences, he has become an expert in travel medicine and loves to help patients prepare medically for travel abroad experiences.

Furthermore, through providing care for the country’s troops, Dr. Farnsworth gained a wealth of experience in musculoskeletal medicine and sports medicine and has published research within these fields.

In addition to his interests in travel and sports medicine, Dr. Farnsworth enjoys helping patients with mental health concerns like depression and anxiety. He also enjoys using his undergraduate education in family and marriage relations and human development to aid his patients. He also offers flight physicals for (non-military) pilots.

Dr. Farnsworth and his wife are happy to be home in Utah with their five children. Besides travel, he is passionate about music, foreign languages and running (he is a former BYU cross country runner and recently completed his first, of what’s sure to be many, marathons).

Dr. Farnsworth is fluent in German and Polish.

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Adult ADHD—Tyler Dixon, DO

In this episode we discuss Adult ADHD with Dr. Tyler Dixon.

We learn about Dr. Dixon and his life outside of Tanner Clinic.

We discuss the fast-growing diagnosis in America of Adult ADHD.

We review how Dr. Dixon makes a diagnosis of ADHD in his patients.

We cover his treatment and follow-up of this condition.

We go over the stimulant and non-stimulant medication options for treatment.

We cover medication and non-medication options for treatment.

We spend time considering other mental health conditions that can contribute to the presentation of ADHD in someone’s life.

Bio

Tyler Dixon, DO, practices at Westside as a family medicine physician. He is currently accepting new patients and referrals.

Dr. Dixon, a board-certified physician, enjoys providing care for patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. His practice focuses on preventative care, well-child, adult care, chronic illness treatment and acute injuries. Dr. Dixon also provides non-operative orthopedics and vasectomies to his patients.

The Plain City native completed his residency at the McKay-Dee Family Practice residency program in 2008 following medical school at Midwestern University. Prior, Dr. Dixon received his bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in biochemistry.

Outside of work, Dr. Dixon enjoys spending time with his wife and six children. He is passionate about music and also enjoys a variety of outdoor activities.

Dr. Dixon is fluent in Spanish.

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Osteopathic Manipulation—Eric Hogan, DO

In this episode, we review the benefits of osteopathic manipulation.

We meet Dr. Eric Hogan who practices family medicine at the Westside office of Tanner Clinic.

We learn more about physicians who have osteopathic training.

We learn about osteopathic manipulation and how it differs from chiropractic manipulation.

We learn what conditions benefit from osteopathic manipulation in both adults and children.

We learn which adult and pediatric patients may not realize they would benefit by receiving osteopathic manipulation—especially pregnant women.

Bio:

Eric Hogan, DO, practices family medicine at Westside and is now accepting new patients and referrals.

Dr. Hogan enjoys treating every member of the family regardless of age. As a specialty to his practice, Dr. Hogan provides his patients the option of osteopathic manipulation—a series of hands-on techniques, including stretching, gentle pressure and resistance, to treat illnesses.

A Davis County native,Dr. Hogan graduated from Davis High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Weber State University. Following, he attended medical school at Michigan State University. After graduation, Dr. Hogan completed a family medicine residency through Sparrow Hospital in Lancing, Michigan–an affiliate hospital of Michigan State University. He then completed an additional year of residency to specialize in neuromuscular medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine through Sparrow Hospital.

Outside of work, Dr. Hogan enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 children. They enjoy being active and doing outdoor activities. He also enjoys running, basketball and skiing.

Dr. Hogan is fluent in Spanish.

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RSV—Ryan Evans, MD

In this episode we learn about RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, from Dr. Ryan Evans who is a pediatrician at Tanner Clinic.

We learn about the pathway that got Dr Evans to Tanner Clinic.

We learn about RSV and why it is such a challenging virus and why it puts many children in the hospital, especially in the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season.

We learn why young children are affected so harshly.

We learn which children are high risk for RSV

We learn about the symptoms of bronchiolitis caused by RSV and how we can manage RSV at home and who needs doctor care and hospital care.

We talk about the prevention of RSV with vaccinations and other medications.

Bio

Ryan N. Evans, MD, is a pediatrician based at the Kaysville Tanner Clinic. He’s known and respected for his willingness to listen and his calm, knowledgeable bedside manner.

A native of Sugarhouse, Dr. Evans received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and French from the University of Utah, continuing on to the U of U School of Medicine for his M.D.

His affinity for children and infants drew him to the pediatrics specialty, and he completed his residency at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Pediatrics, focusing on comprehensive care of children. He joined Tanner Clinic in 1996 following completion of his medical training.

Dr. Evans is certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Residents of Salt Lake City, Dr. Evans and his wife are the parents of four children. He enjoys golf, tennis, squash and biking—especially if the activity includes time with family.

Dr. Evans is fluent in French.

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