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Rich Wolferz
( out of 82 reviews )

Rich Wolferz, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-8000

  • Rich Wolferz, MD (he/him) is a board-certified family medicine physician in Park City, UT. He attended the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Connecticut earning Bachelor of Science degrees in biological sciences and physiology & neurobiology at the Storrs campus. He returned to his home state of New Jersey to earn his medical doctorate at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. For residency training, Dr. Wolferz chose the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah for its distinctive blend of community and university training. During residency, he served as chief resident and was awarded the Utah Academy of Family Physicians Resident Leadership Award in 2023.

    Dr. Wolferz strives to take a whole-person, lifestyle medicine approach to patient care. He practices evidenced-based holistic care and believes our nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and social connections are the foundation of our health. His clinical practice includes taking care of patients across the lifespan for preventive, acute, and chronic disease management. Dr. Wolferz is trained in prescribing medication-assisted treatment for addiction (opioid use, alcohol, and tobacco), HIV PrEP, and psychiatric medications while being skilled in office procedures such as joint injections, long-acting contraception, and minor skin procedures. His research interests include whole food, plant-predominant nutrition for chronic disease remission. His medical interests also include exercise as medicine, public health policy toward active transportation, and the impact of community-oriented physicians.

    When outside the clinic, he enjoys trail and marathon running, hiking in the Wasatch, and cooking for friends and family. He competes in local races and loves meeting friends new and old at these events. You will likely find him riding his bike around his new home in Salt Lake City so make sure to wave hello.

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    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 82 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 31, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    A setious, personable physician with excellent listening skills.

    October 19, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Very personable and willing to take time with me. He is an asset to the U of U health care system.

    October 05, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Attentive; thorough; great follow-up

    October 05, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    My annual physical with Dr. Wolferz went great. he is knowledgeable, he listened to what i had to say, did not rush me and advised me on a number of issues i brought up. I am so happy to have found him.

    October 03, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Es un Doctor extraordinario, extremadamente profesional, compasivo, con muy buen trato , da confianza que todo saldrá bien , extremadamente preocupado de encontrar el problema , de verdad lo sigo a la clínica donde este , muy agradecida del Doctor

    September 26, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Patient and thorough. Listens carefully and explains everything well.

    September 20, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Wolferz took adequate time to listen to my concerns, answered my questions, and included me in the decision making process.

    September 07, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    I've been looking for a whole food plant based doctor. I was happy to have found Dr. Wolferz. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. I look forward to working with him on my health journey.

    September 06, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Wolferz is a breath of fresh air in the realm of Family Practice. His focus on diet, lifestyle, preventative care and patient empowerment is what is needed today.

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  • Rich Wolferz, MD (he/him) is a board-certified family medicine physician in Park City, UT. He attended the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Connecticut earning Bachelor of Science degrees in biological sciences and physiology & neurobiology at the Storrs campus. He returned to his home state of New Jersey to earn his medical doctorate at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. For residency training, Dr. Wolferz chose the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah for its distinctive blend of community and university training. During residency, he served as chief resident and was awarded the Utah Academy of Family Physicians Resident Leadership Award in 2023.

    Dr. Wolferz strives to take a whole-person, lifestyle medicine approach to patient care. He practices evidenced-based holistic care and believes our nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and social connections are the foundation of our health. His clinical practice includes taking care of patients across the lifespan for preventive, acute, and chronic disease management. Dr. Wolferz is trained in prescribing medication-assisted treatment for addiction (opioid use, alcohol, and tobacco), HIV PrEP, and psychiatric medications while being skilled in office procedures such as joint injections, long-acting contraception, and minor skin procedures. His research interests include whole food, plant-predominant nutrition for chronic disease remission. His medical interests also include exercise as medicine, public health policy toward active transportation, and the impact of community-oriented physicians.

    When outside the clinic, he enjoys trail and marathon running, hiking in the Wasatch, and cooking for friends and family. He competes in local races and loves meeting friends new and old at these events. You will likely find him riding his bike around his new home in Salt Lake City so make sure to wave hello.