Why Wyoming patients choose Wasatch Foot & Ankle Institute
Southwestern Wyoming has limited access to fellowship-trained podiatric surgeons, so many residents already travel to the Wasatch Front for specialty medical care. We see patients regularly from Evanston, Mountain View, Lyman, Kemmerer, Rock Springs, and Green River who prefer the shorter drive to our Farmington or South Ogden clinics over farther options. Both offices offer the same board-certified physicians, the same conservative-first treatment philosophy, and the same same-day availability for emergencies.
Whether you need a single consultation, ongoing diabetic foot care, or a surgical procedure with local follow-up visits, our team is set up to make travel from Wyoming as painless as possible — including coordinating appointment times that minimize the number of trips required.
Getting here from Wyoming
From Evanston and the Bridger Valley, I-80 west to I-84 connects directly to Farmington and South Ogden, typically a 60-90 minute drive depending on your starting point. Patients from Kemmerer, Rock Springs, and Green River generally take I-80 to I-84 as well, arriving in roughly two to three hours. Both clinics have free parking directly outside the building with ground-level entrances.
Conditions we treat
We treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions for patients of all ages, including:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Bunions and Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction
- Ankle fractures and ankle instability
- Diabetic foot care and limb salvage
- Ingrown toenails and general nail care
See our complete list of services for the full range of conditions and procedures we offer.
Planning a same-day or urgent visit
If you're dealing with a sudden foot or ankle emergency and are willing to make the drive, call ahead — 801-451-7500 for Farmington or 801-627-2122 for South Ogden — and we'll work to fit you in the same day whenever possible.
Insurance & scheduling
We accept nearly all major insurance carriers, including United Healthcare, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, PEHP, Tricare, and Aetna. Call our office ahead of your trip and our staff will help verify your out-of-state coverage before you travel.
Reviewed by the physicians at Wasatch Foot & Ankle Institute. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained podiatrists provide foot and ankle care in Farmington and South Ogden, Utah, serving patients from across the region, including southwestern Wyoming. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for an in-person evaluation.