Jessica M. Donigan

John F. Valentine, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and specializes in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. His clinical interests and expertise are in inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract that include inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) and celiac disease.Dr. Valentine received his M.D. degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1985. He received his training in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia-Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and his training in Gastroenterology at the University of Florida. While on faculty at the University of Florida, he rose to the position of Professor of Medicine, served as the Chief of the Gastroenterology Section at the Malcom Randal Veterans Administration Medical Center, and founded the Southeastern Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He remains active with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and has served a Co-Chair of the CCFA patient education committee and was a member of the editorial board for the journal Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Dr. Valentine is a Fellow in the American Gastroenterological Association and the director of the University of Utah Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. Dr. Valentine has extensive experience with treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease and he is developing laboratory research and clinical trials in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease in order to expand the understanding and treatment options for patients with these diseases.

Robert Teixeira, MD is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at University of Utah Health who specializes in the hand and upper extremity. His clinical interests include peripheral nerve surgery, spinal cord injury upper extremity reconstruction, hand and wrist injuries, pediatric hand surgery, and microsurgical free tissue transfer. He sees patients at the University of Utah Ambulatory Care Center at the main hospital, at the South Jordan Health Center, and at Primary Children’s Hospital. Dr. Teixeira grew up in the Midwest. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University...

Hi, I'm Tracy Syddall, a proud Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a passion for healthcare and rugby coaching. My journey began in the US Army, where I dedicated 20 years of my life in service to my country, retiring in 2018 with a wealth of experience and a deep sense of pride. Throughout my military career, I faced numerous deployments, honing not only my medical skills but also my resilience and adaptability. Since transitioning to civilian life, I've embraced my role as a healthcare provider with enthusiasm. With over a decade of experience under my belt, I've primarily specialized in urgent...