Gary Alexander, MD

PULMONOLOGY/SLEEP MEDICINE

Layton Antelope A

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Gary J. Alexander, MD, specializes in chronic lung diseases and sleep medicine at Tanner Clinic. His practice is located at our Layton Antelope Building A on the west wing’s second floor. As a pulmonologist, he also reads and interprets reports from the Tanner Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, a multi-room sleep assessment lab.

Dr. Alexander is board-certified in sleep medicine. In addition to his position at Tanner Clinic, he works with chronic tracheostomy patients on ventilators at South Davis Community Hospital and Rocky Mountain Care.

Dr. Alexander joined Tanner Clinic after finishing his medical training in 1997. The Bountiful native completed his undergraduate work at the University of Utah, continuing his education with a master’s degree in environmental engineering and public health. Following his M.D. at the U of U School of Medicine, his interest in environmental factors prompted him to complete his residency in the pulmonary specialty at the U of U Hospital.

Dr. Alexander lives in Layton with his wife and three children. In his spare time, he likes to do outdoor activities such as skiing, ATVing, and hiking.

Training and Education

  • Residency, University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
  • M.D. – University of Utah School of Medicine
  • M.S. in environmental engineering and public health  – University of Utah
  • B.S. – University of Utah

Professional History

  • Joined Tanner Clinic in 1997
  • Practicing physician since 1996

Certifications

  • Board certified in Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine

Affiliations

  • Utah Medical Association
  • American Medical Association
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Accepted Insurance

All insurance accepted by the clinic excluding SelectHealth plans.

  • PULMONOLOGY:
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis/Bronchiectasis
  • Chronic Cough
  • COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
  • COVID-19
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Smoking Cessation
  • SLEEP MEDICINE:
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia 
  • Inspire
  • Narcolepsy
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Snoring
  • Weight Loss Education
  • TESTS OFFERED IN OFFICE: Spirometry

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