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Gordon Harmston, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Gordon Harmston is a board-certified gastroenterology and hepatology with Utah Gastroenterology. He performs routine GI procedures including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in the diagnosis, screening, surveillance and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. Dr. Harmston also specializes in the management of liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancers, and liver transplant medicine. He is fluent in English and dabbles in Spanish. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the American Association for the Study of LIver Diseases (AASLD). He is the Director of Endoscopy at Intermountain Medical Center. He is also on the adjunct faculty for the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Harmston is a native Utahn and enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying the great outdoors.
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
Our gastrointestinal health has a huge impact on our quality of life. The spectrum of diseases found in gastroenterology and hepatology are rewarding to care for because many of the disease processes are treatable and allow the care team to have a huge impact on patient’s lives. The combination of clinical work mixed in with procedural work also keeps the job different and engaging from day to day.
Do you have a specialty of interest in Gastroenterology?
In addition to gastroenterology, I am also board certified in transplant hepatology, so I spend about 50% of my time working with liver disease patients and am intricately involved with the Intermountain Medical Center Liver Transplant program. While I certainly enjoy the challenge of caring for liver patients, I also continue to enjoy general gastroenterology.
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
Traveling with my family is my favorite pastime. I also enjoy good food and exercise. I am a proud Utahan and enjoy the mountains and deserts of Utah. I am an avid skier and hiker and also dabble in paddle boarding and snow shoeing. At times in my life, I have tried to figure out the game of golf.
Education
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology, University of Utah
- Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine
Awards/Recognitions
- Utah Gastroenterology President on 2 occasions
- Medical Director of the Intermountain Liver Transplant program 2009 to 2013
- Director of Endoscopy at Mountain West Endoscopy Center 2005-2018
- Director of Endoscopy at Intermountain Medical Center 2018-present
- University of Utah School of Medicine Alumni Board 2019-present
- University of Utah Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
- AASLD
Professional Certifications
- Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Academic Appointments
- University of Utah School of Medicine: Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
- Intermountain Medical Center
- Mountain West Endoscopy Center
- Lakeview Hospital
Location
Old Mill - Salt Lake City
6360 S 3000 E
Suite 310
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Suite 310
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: 801-944-3144
Reviews
If you want the best gut doctor on the planet Dr. Harmston is your man. He is very approachable and is a trusted friend. He is bold but not over bearing. He will not tell you what you want to hear but will tell you his honest opinion. What he feels is right for you. If you don’t want that then don’t ask him. He is very good at his profession. Known him for years. He loves what he does. And he is good at it.
Dr Harmston is wonderful! He makes me feel comfortable and patiently answers all my questions
Dr Harmston is EXCELLENT ‼️ very happy with Dr Harmston.
Pleasant and asks for all meds you take, what diet you eat, etc. I've been seeing him for years. He found my cancer too!!!!
Dr. Harmston was helpful, pleasant and very thorough in his explanations and recommendations. P
The procedure whent very well and was done very professionally I would like to thank the Doctor for that
Dr. Harmston in my opinion is an excellent physician, he listens to your concerns and has the answers.
Always very professional, and easy to work with. They're rwo PA'S are very good also!
I have been going to Dr. Harmston for ten years. He is easy to talk to and has a world of knowledge. I was told by a previous physician to go home and get things settled because I had only 2-3 months to live. It’s nice to be still here and doing great.
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Dr Harmston
Wonderful expierenc,e, Dr Harmston and nurse Jane took time to listen and they care!
I have been going to Dr. Harmston for 24 years. He is an excellent doctor and always listens to my concerns. I have a lot of trust in the doctors diagnosis.
I have been going to Dr. Harmston for ten years. He is easy to talk to and has a world of knowledge. I was told by a previous physician to go home and get things settled because I had only 2-3 months to live. It’s nice to be still here and doing great.
Thank you
Dr Harmston
Thank you
Dr Harmston
Great appointment with concerned, caring staff and physicians who go out of their way to make your visit pleasant.
The staff are so friendly and helpful, and I rarely have a long wait when I get there. The practitioners are all top notch! I know my health is in great hands when I’m with them!!
Worth driving 4 1/2 hours for.
Dr. Harmston is personable, interested in what is going on with my health, forward-looking in making sure we are doing what we need to in order to keep me as healthy as is possible.
Straight forward, personal, you understand everything he's doing. Excellent care doctor.
Great doctor. Cares about his patients.
He covered all my questions and gave me the exact advice to get my liver under control. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing specialized treatment.
Excellent doctor and staff. The doctor is friendly and can explain health problems in laymen terms. He is extremely competent!