Primary Care - Family Medicine

What is Primary Care?

Primary care encompasses a broad range of healthcare services aimed at promoting overall well-being, preventing illnesses, diagnosing and treating common medical conditions, and coordinating specialized care when necessary. Some key aspects of primary care include:

  1. Preventive Care: Primary care practitioners focus on preventive measures, such as routine check-ups, vaccinations, screenings, and health education. They strive to identify potential health risks, provide guidance on healthy lifestyle choices, and offer interventions to prevent the onset or progression of diseases.

  2. Diagnosis and Treatment: Primary care physicians are trained to evaluate and manage a wide range of medical conditions. They assess symptoms, conduct physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, interpret results, and provide appropriate treatment or referrals to specialists, if required.

  3. Chronic Disease Management: Primary care plays a crucial role in managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease. Primary care providers work closely with patients to develop personalized care plans, monitor disease progression, adjust medications, and provide ongoing support to optimize health outcomes.

  4. Coordination of Care: Primary care practitioners act as coordinators of healthcare services, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between different healthcare providers. They facilitate referrals to specialists, monitor treatment plans, and ensure comprehensive and integrated care for their patients.

  5. Health Promotion and Education: Primary care providers engage in health promotion activities to enhance overall well-being. They educate patients about healthy lifestyles, disease prevention strategies, proper nutrition, exercise, and mental health support.

Overall, primary care serves as a foundation for an individual's healthcare needs, emphasizing preventive care, early detection of health issues, and the provision of comprehensive and continuous care throughout a person's life.

435-709-8786

primary care membership

We value your time and money. That’s why we’ve put together a Primary Care Membership program that gives you affordable, accessible, and high quality family medicine healthcare.

Our Primary Care Physician

Dr. Murlan Grise, DO

Dr. Grise is a graduate of Western University-College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific, receiving his degree in 1982. With a strong clinical expertise, he is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health through promoting a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. Dr. Grise provides high-quality and compassionate care by prioritizing open communication and respect for patient concerns, regardless of their health status. He offers patient-centered and comprehensive care that is easily accessible when needed. Dr. Grise's approach is focused on building strong doctor-patient relationships, delivering personalized attention, and incorporating a lifestyle-based approach to healthcare.

Accepted Insurances:

Humana

Medicare

United Healthcare

University of Utah

Blue Cross Blue Shield

DMBA

First Choice Health

Cigna

Prior to your appointment, please verify with your insurance company that your plan is accepted with Dr. Murlan Grise at Corner Clinic.

PHEP

EMI

SelectHealth

Primary care FAQs

  • Primary care encompasses a broad range of healthcare services aimed at promoting overall well-being, preventing illnesses, diagnosing and treating common medical conditions, and coordinating specialized care when necessary. Some key aspects of primary care include:

    Preventive Care: Primary care practitioners focus on preventive measures, such as routine check-ups, vaccinations, screenings, and health education. They strive to identify potential health risks, provide guidance on healthy lifestyle choices, and offer interventions to prevent the onset or progression of diseases.

    Diagnosis and Treatment: Primary care physicians are trained to evaluate and manage a wide range of medical conditions. They assess symptoms, conduct physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, interpret results, and provide appropriate treatment or referrals to specialists, if required.

    Chronic Disease Management: Primary care plays a crucial role in managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease. Primary care providers work closely with patients to develop personalized care plans, monitor disease progression, adjust medications, and provide ongoing support to optimize health outcomes.

    Coordination of Care: Primary care practitioners act as coordinators of healthcare services, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between different healthcare providers. They facilitate referrals to specialists, monitor treatment plans, and ensure comprehensive and integrated care for their patients.

    Health Promotion and Education: Primary care providers engage in health promotion activities to enhance overall well-being. They educate patients about healthy lifestyles, disease prevention strategies, proper nutrition, exercise, and mental health support.

    Overall, primary care serves as a foundation for an individual's healthcare needs, emphasizing preventive care, early detection of health issues, and the provision of comprehensive and continuous care throughout a person's life.

  • Yes, all primary care visits must have a scheduled appointment time. Please schedule your primary care appointment by giving our clinic a call. 435-709-8786

  • A Primary Care visit fee cash price is $150. Additional fees may apply if additional services were agreed upon between you and your physician.