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Sports Medicine

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This department offers

  • Athletic Injuries and Prevention
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports medicine and performance
  • Sports Performance

Our providers

Jake D. Veigel
4.9

Jake D. Veigel, MD

Integrative Medicine
West Valley Clinic – Sports Medicine
801-902-7960
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