Sarang K. Yoon, DO, MOH

Languages Spoken: English

Dr. Yoon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. Her responsibilities include research, teaching, administration, and patient care. She is board-certified in Occupational Medicine. She has performed research on lateral epicondylitis of a large prospective cohort study and on the health and wellness of firefighters, specifically focusing on the topic of obesity. She has also participated in research projects on non-fatal hand injuries in Alaskan fishermen and mercury exposure in demolition workers at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), respectively. Currently, she is performing research on a large prospective cohort study on COVID-19 in essential workers. She is dedicated to teaching opportunities. During residency, she presented at professional medical conferences and presented to various community audiences. She was also a teaching assistant for a graduate course and taught in small group settings. She enjoys teaching and mentoring and looks forward to the opportunity to further develop this aspect of scholarship in her career. She has served in leadership roles during her residency as Chief Resident and Graduate Medical Education Wellness Champion. Prior to residency, she volunteered on several international medical trips and provided service to local underserved populations. She plans to continue community service in areas with needs in occupational health. Her clinical interests include occupational injury and illness management and prevention.

Dr. Yoon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. Her responsibilities include research, teaching, administration, and patient care. She is board-certified in Occupational Medicine. She has performed research on lateral epicondylitis of a large prospective cohort study and on the health and wellness of firefighters, specifically focusing on the topic of obesity. She has also participated in research projects on non-fatal hand injuries in Alaskan fishermen and mercury exposure in demolition workers at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), respectively. Currently, she is performing research on a large prospective cohort study on COVID-19 in essential workers. She is dedicated to teaching opportunities. During residency, she presented at professional medical conferences and presented to various community audiences. She was also a teaching assistant for a graduate course and taught in small group settings. She enjoys teaching and mentoring and looks forward to the opportunity to further develop this aspect of scholarship in her career. She has served in leadership roles during her residency as Chief Resident and Graduate Medical Education Wellness Champion. Prior to residency, she volunteered on several international medical trips and provided service to local underserved populations. She plans to continue community service in areas with needs in occupational health. Her clinical interests include occupational injury and illness management and prevention.