Eric Yochem
( out of 276 reviews )

Eric Yochem, BSEd, MS, PA-C

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500
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University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
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  • Eric Yochem, MS, MPAS, ATC/L, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, specializing in foot and ankle care. His clinical interests include traumatic foot and ankle injuries, non-operative fractures, arthritis, tendonitis, sports injuries, and foot and ankle reconstruction.

    Eric completed his Physician Assistant training at the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program before joining the foot and ankle team in February 2022. Prior to becoming a PA-C, he spent 15 years as an athletic trainer in collegiate athletics. He served as the Head Football Athletic Trainer for the University of Utah from 2012 to 2017 and as an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2009 to 2012. From 2006 to 2009, he was the Head Athletic Trainer for Baseball and Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football at the University of Kentucky.

    Eric provided athletic training coverage for the University of Kentucky baseball team while earning his Master of Science in Health Promotion and Kinesiology in 2006. In 2003, he completed an NFL Athletic Training Internship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Georgia.

    Eric is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and education in foot and ankle pathology. Outside of work, he enjoys trail running with his dog, working out, and rock climbing.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 276 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    January 23, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He's smart, knowledgeable, highly skilled and explains things clearly. Answers all my questions. Excellent professional manner, honest, kind and easy to communicate with.

    January 05, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I have seen him in the past and he is as good as the doctors he works with. He was of great assistance on aprevious visit and I have a high level of trust in his decision process.

    December 12, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Eric Yochem is an excellant health care provider. He listens to you and addresses every concern

    November 24, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent listener, attentive, offers hope.

    November 21, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Explained X-ray and possibility to help my left foot.

    November 21, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Eric seemed genuinely interested in my well-being and prescribed the compounded medication for me. I think it will give me greater relief than anything I have tried.

    November 17, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Great job

    October 18, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Such a great caring gentle Dr

    October 17, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Yochem is easy to talk to and show genuine care for his patients well being. I highly recommend him.

  • Eric Yochem, MS, MPAS, ATC/L, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, specializing in foot and ankle care. His clinical interests include traumatic foot and ankle injuries, non-operative fractures, arthritis, tendonitis, sports injuries, and foot and ankle reconstruction.

    Eric completed his Physician Assistant training at the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program before joining the foot and ankle team in February 2022. Prior to becoming a PA-C, he spent 15 years as an athletic trainer in collegiate athletics. He served as the Head Football Athletic Trainer for the University of Utah from 2012 to 2017 and as an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2009 to 2012. From 2006 to 2009, he was the Head Athletic Trainer for Baseball and Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football at the University of Kentucky.

    Eric provided athletic training coverage for the University of Kentucky baseball team while earning his Master of Science in Health Promotion and Kinesiology in 2006. In 2003, he completed an NFL Athletic Training Internship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Georgia.

    Eric is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and education in foot and ankle pathology. Outside of work, he enjoys trail running with his dog, working out, and rock climbing.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Advanced Practice Clinician