Kirk, Melissa N MD

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Dr. Richard W. Kendall is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician who specializes in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of spine and musculoskeletal disorders using exercise, therapy, interventional spine procedures, medications and complementary and alternative management. He has special interest in back and neck pain in cyclists, triathletes, endurance athletes and musculoskeletal rehabilitation in all individuals to reduce pain and improve function. He holds Board Certifications from the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a sub-specialty Board Certification in Pain Management. He has participated and led research in a broad array of clinical investigations of on diagnosis and treatments of musculoskeletal and spine disorders.

Dr. Gee is Board Certified in Primary Care Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine who focuses on the treatment of non-operative musculoskeletal conditions at the University Hospital, South Jordan Health Center, and the University Orthopedic Center. He is a member of the teaching faculty at the University Hospital and educates resident physicians and medical students through clinical teaching rounds and formalized didactic sessions. He is Board Certified in Sports Medicine and treats a number of musculoskeletal, neurologic, pulmonary, cardiac, and metabolic issues surrounding athletes and active patients. He is involved in the core faculty of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and helps educate Sports Medicine Fellows and resident physicians in clinical settings and through formal didactics. Dr Gee is heavily involved in sports medicine coverage and currently is a Team Physician for the US Speed Skating team and is the Medical Director for the NHL's Utah Hockey Club. He has accompanied Team USA in the Korea and China Olympics. He has also provided medical support for the Tour of Utah. He is the Medical Director for the Salt Lake City Marathon and serves as the attending team physician for Copper Hills High School. He has served as the Chief Medical Officer for the Nitro Circus World Games and Dew Tour Summer and Winter competitions. Dr Gee enjoys working with active people who are trying to improve their health. He enjoys being outdoors running, cycling, camping, skiing and playing with his family.