Jarin Leavitt, MD

Jarin Leavitt, MD, chose obstetrics/gynecology (OBGYN) as his specialty because he found it to be “the happy part of medicine.” Along with delivering babies, this board-certified physician is skilled in all treatment aspects of gynecology, surgical and non-surgical. He is based at the Layton Parkway Clinic on the third floor.

Dr. Leavitt joins Tanner Clinic following a research-intensive residency at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, which is affiliated with the University of Arizona.

The Kamas, Utah native began his education at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah, transferring to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, to earn a B.S. in microbiology. He received his M.D. at Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, a program that is nationally recognized for education and research.

Dr. Leavitt has extensive training in robot-assisted surgery, including single-site hysterectomy. He was recognized for this skill with the Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery Award, presented by the Good Samaritan’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

His research has covered such topics as the effects on the fetus while continuing methadone use by heroin-addicted women, as well as the effects of obesity on pregnancy complications.

Dr. Leavitt and his wife Nancy are the parents of four children. A farm boy by birth, Dr. Leavitt enjoys horseback riding and roping. He also loves mountain biking and has taken up competing in triathlons and marathons.

Dr. Leavitt is fluent in Spanish.