18,755 providers found in Salt Lake City, UT.
Salt Lake County · Population: 199,723
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Salt Lake City sits at the intersection of two healthcare powerhouses: the University of Utah, a national leader in genetic research and precision medicine, and Intermountain Health, one of the most studied healthcare systems in the world for operational efficiency. Between them, the Wasatch Front has a depth of care that rivals metros three times its population.
FindClarity lists 18,755 healthcare providers in Salt Lake City, UT. The city has a population of about 199,723. Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County County.
University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute occupy the foothills east of downtown, accessible via TRAX light rail and bus routes. Intermountain Medical Center, the system's largest facility, sits in Murray about 15 minutes south of downtown. Primary Children's Hospital is adjacent to the U of U campus. The Wasatch Front's north-south layout means most healthcare travel follows I-15 or I-215, and TRAX connects several key medical centers.
Hospitals in the area include University of Utah Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, nearby), Primary Children's Hospital, and Huntsman Cancer Institute. Sugar House is a walkable neighborhood with independent practices and proximity to the University of Utah medical campus. The Avenues is a historic hillside neighborhood near the University of Utah Hospital and Primary Children's Hospital. Downtown Salt Lake City is intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah clinics serve the urban core. Capitol Hill is a central neighborhood near both the U of U medical campus and LDS Hospital.
Salt Lake City is home to University of Utah School of Medicine, University of Utah, and Westminster University, which contribute to the local healthcare workforce.
Intermountain Health, headquartered near Salt Lake City, is one of the most studied healthcare systems in the world for operational efficiency.
SelectHealth, Intermountain's own insurance subsidiary, is a major carrier for both employer and individual plans. Regence BlueCross BlueShield, DMBA (Deseret Mutual), and UnitedHealthcare are also common. Utah's Medicaid expansion covers more residents through Molina and Healthy U managed care. Both major health systems participate in most commercial and government plans.
FindClarity currently lists 18,755 healthcare providers in Salt Lake City, UT. This includes doctors, therapists, dentists, and other specialists. The directory is updated regularly as new providers are added.
FindClarity covers a wide range of specialties in Salt Lake City, UT, including primary care physicians, dentists, therapists, psychologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, orthopedists, and many more. You can browse all available specialties or search for a specific type of provider.
Hospitals in the Salt Lake City, UT area include University of Utah Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, nearby), Primary Children's Hospital, and Huntsman Cancer Institute. Many providers listed on FindClarity are affiliated with these and other local hospitals. You can check a provider's hospital affiliations on their profile page.
Many providers in Salt Lake City, UT accept Utah Medicaid. You can use the insurance filter on FindClarity to find providers who accept Utah Medicaid and are currently taking new patients. Coverage and copays vary by plan type, so confirm details with the provider's office.
University of Utah and Intermountain Health are the two dominant systems, and most specialists are affiliated with one or the other. Start by checking which system your insurance covers best. For rare or complex conditions, the University of Utah is the regional referral center. Intermountain covers a broader geographic footprint with clinics across the Wasatch Front.
SelectHealth (Intermountain's insurance arm) is one of the largest carriers in Utah, alongside Regence BlueCross BlueShield, DMBA, and UnitedHealthcare. Utah expanded Medicaid in 2020, and managed care runs through Molina and Healthy U. Both major health systems accept a broad range of plans.
Many providers in Salt Lake City, UT are accepting new patients. You can filter search results on FindClarity to show only providers currently accepting new patients. Availability changes frequently, so if a provider you are interested in is not currently accepting patients, check back or call their office to ask about waitlists.
Salt Lake City, UT is home to University of Utah School of Medicine, University of Utah, and Westminster University. These institutions train physicians, dentists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Providers who trained locally often continue practicing in the area, contributing to the local healthcare workforce.
University of Utah Health is the academic medical center, focused on research, complex cases, and subspecialty care. Intermountain Health is a large nonprofit system with hospitals and clinics across Utah and surrounding states, focused on operational efficiency and population health. Both are highly regarded, and many patients use both systems depending on their needs.
During temperature inversions, typically in January and February, the Salt Lake Valley can have some of the worst air quality in the country. Local physicians see increased visits for asthma, bronchitis, and COPD flare-ups during these periods. Patients with respiratory conditions should monitor air quality indexes and limit outdoor activity on red days.