American Fork Specialty Clinic

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American Fork Specialty Clinic

American Fork Clinic offers imaging and radiology, audiology, dermatology, advanced endoscopy, urgent care, internal medicine, orthopedics, general pulmonology, and wound care located in American Fork, UT.

Our Services

801-855-3300
98 North 1100 East, American Fork, UT
Hearing and balance

We offer all-age hearing and balance care, where audiologists and therapists collaborate to tailor solutions to your needs.

Dermatology

Our certified dermatologists treat various skin conditions, offering quick relief and ensuring your comfort during the process.

Diabetes and endocrinology

We offer all-age diabetes and endocrinology care, crafting personalized treatment plans to fit your needs and lifestyle.

Ear, nose, and throat

Our ENT specialists address hearing, balance, voice, taste, and language issues, creating tailored treatment plans to relieve your symptoms.

Heart and vascular

Our heart and vascular experts use advanced technology to improve cardiovascular health. From diagnostics to advanced treatments, we prioritize your heart's well-being.

Internal medicine

Specialized in adult healthcare, managing complex illnesses and chronic conditions

Maternal fetal medicine (MFM)Orthopedics

See our orthopedic specialists for expert care for bones and joints, addressing injuries or conditions with personalized treatments for improved mobility and comfort

Children's health and pediatrics

Intermountain Health offers Utah's most extensive care network for kids, delivering quality, compassionate care from minor to complex issues.

Rehabilitation

Intermountain Health's Rehab Services aid in full recovery after surgery, injury, or pain, utilizing teamwork and advanced tech.

Physical therapy

Intermountain Health's physical therapy services aid in full recovery after surgery, injury, or pain, utilizing teamwork and advanced tech.

Behavioral healthGeneral pulmonologySleep medicine

From sleep apnea to insomnia, disruptive night behaviors to daytime sleepiness and fatigue, the Intermountain Sleep Disorders Center provides exceptional care for all your sleep medicine needs.

Speech therapySports medicine and performance

Intermountain Health's sports medicine team, including doctors, surgeons, therapists, trainers, and nutritionists, delivers specialized care for recovery and performance improvement.

Surgical Services

Intermountain's surgical services team offers expert care in top-ranked facilities, with a focus on better outcomes and shorter recovery times.

Women's health

Intermountain Health caters to women's evolving needs, providing holistic care from gynecology to mental health, promoting well-being at every stage of life.

Wound care

Urgent care options at this location

Urgent care

Wait time ~24 min

Intermountain offers licensed professionals for non-life-threatening urgent care, no appointment necessary.

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98 North 1100 East, American Fork, UT
801-492-2550Website

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