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Justin C. Wheeler
( out of 28 reviews )

Justin C. Wheeler, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Primary Children's Hospital

100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113

Dr. Wheeler is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics working within the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Wheeler completed his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, his pediatric residency training at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah. Dr. Wheeler is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Dr. Wheeler’s clinical interest is focused on motility disorders including achalasia, dysphagia, Hirschsprung disease, pseudo-obstruction, encopresis, and severe constipation. Dr. Wheeler is the Medical Director of the Motility Disorders Program at Primary Children’s Hospital with specialty testing and management of children with motility disorders, the only such program in the Intermountain West. Dr. Wheeler’s research interests include the epidemiology of motility disorders, clinical utility of EndoFLIP testing for patients with dysphagia, and improvement in management and follow-up of chronic constipation. Dr. Wheeler is a native of Utah, and he is fluent in Spanish.

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Gastroenterology)
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

Patient Rating

4.9 /5
( out of 28 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


EXTERNAL SITE

I was very impressed by Dr. Wheeler. He was very informative, he made things comfortable for my daughter. I wish my young adult children could go to him. We were given several options as well as good information about what was going on with her condition.

EXTERNAL SITE

Dr Wheeler was very informative and was concerned with giving the best solution to my childs problems. I was very impressed with him.

INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LAYTON HOSPITAL & CLINICS

I was very pleased with how we were listened to and taken care of. I appreciated him typing everything we talked about and printing me a copy.

INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LAYTON HOSPITAL & CLINICS

Dr Wheeler took the time to explain everything. He let us know what we need to do to help [NAME REMOVED], what is going on and what to expect in the future.

EXTERNAL SITE

Dr Wheeler is a literal saint. Give that man a friggin' raise.

INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LAYTON HOSPITAL & CLINICS

We love Dr Wheeler.

EXTERNAL SITE

I was very impressed by Dr. Wheeler. He was very informative, he made things comfortable for my daughter. I wish my young adult children could go to him. We were given several options as well as good information about what was going on with her condition.

EXTERNAL SITE

Dr Wheeler is a literal saint. Give that man a friggin' raise.

EXTERNAL SITE

Dr Wheeler was very informative and was concerned with giving the best solution to my childs problems. I was very impressed with him.

INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LAYTON HOSPITAL & CLINICS

I felt heard and he was very insightful and sincere.

INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LAYTON HOSPITAL & CLINICS

I would truly say Dr Wheeler is exceptional! He took the time to go through questions very thoroughly. It was one of the most comprehensive visits I've ever had to a physician, truly top notch. Did not feel rushed or like we were wasting his time.


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Dr. Wheeler is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics working within the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Wheeler completed his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, his pediatric residency training at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah. Dr. Wheeler is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Dr. Wheeler’s clinical interest is focused on motility disorders including achalasia, dysphagia, Hirschsprung disease, pseudo-obstruction, encopresis, and severe constipation. Dr. Wheeler is the Medical Director of the Motility Disorders Program at Primary Children’s Hospital with specialty testing and management of children with motility disorders, the only such program in the Intermountain West. Dr. Wheeler’s research interests include the epidemiology of motility disorders, clinical utility of EndoFLIP testing for patients with dysphagia, and improvement in management and follow-up of chronic constipation. Dr. Wheeler is a native of Utah, and he is fluent in Spanish.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Gastroenterology)
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

Education history

Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Anthropology - Brigham Young University B.S.
Professional Medical Medicine - Ohio State University College of Medicine M.D.
Residency Pediatric - Phoenix Children¿s Hospital and Maricopa Medical Center Resident
Fellowship Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition - Cincinnati Children¿s Hospital Medical Center Fellow
Certification Clinical and Translational Research - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Certification
Fellowship Pediatric Gastroenterology - Cincinnati Children¿s Hospital Medical Center Chief Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Wheeler JC, Vanoni S, Zeng C, Waggoner L, Yang Y, Wu D, Uddin J, Karns R, Kottyan L, Mukkada V, Rothenberg ME, Hogan S (2019). 17ß-Estradiol protects the esophageal epithelium from IL-13-induced barrier dysfunction and remodeling. The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 143(6), 2131-2146.
  2. Zeng C, Vanoni S, Wu D, Caldwell JM, Wheeler JC, Arora K, Noah TK, Waggoner L, Besse JA, Yamani AN, Uddin J, Rochman M, Wen T, Chehade M, Collins MH, Mukkada VA, Putnam PE, Naren AP, Rothenberg ME, Hogan S (2018). Solute carrier family 9, subfamily A, member 3 (SLC9A3)/sodium-hydrogen exchanger member 3 (NHE3) dysregulation and dilated intercellular spaces in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 142(6), 1843-1855.
  3. Robson J, O'Gorman M, McClain A, Mutyala K, Davis C, Barbagelata C, Wheeler J, Firszt R, Smith K, Patel R, Peterson K, Lowichik A, Guthery (2019). Incidence and Prevalence of Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Utah Based on a 5-Year Population-Based Study. Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology, 17(1), 107-114.e1.
  4. Rollins MD, Bucher BT, Wheeler JC, Horns JJ, Paudel N, Hotaling J (2022). Healthcare Burden and Cost in Children with Anorectal Malformation During the First 5 Years of Life. The Journal of pediatrics, 240, 122-128.e2.
  5. Patel D, Sood V, Ambartsumyan L, Wheeler J, Kaul A, Khlevner J, Darbari A, Rodriguez (2022). A Guide to Establishing a Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 74(4), 435-439.
  6. Huth K, Henry D, Cribb Fabersunne C, Coleman CL, Frank B, Schumacher D, Shah N. Acknowledgements: Abdelhadi R, Alvey J, Bogetz J, Davis T, Glader L, Goodwin E, Hauer J, Imming C, Kapadia M, Kaushik R, Panko L, Takayama J, Wheeler J (2021). A Multistakeholder Approach to the Development of Entrustable Professional Activities in Complex Care. Academic pediatrics,
  7. Patel D, Safder S, El-Chammas K, Kapavarapu P, Wheeler J, Mostamand S, Khlevner J, Darbari (2022). Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Services in North America: Neurogastroenterology and Motility Survey Report. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 74(5), 593-598.
  8. Wheeler, JC, Short, SC, Rollins M (2024). Anorectal Manometry in Pediatric Colorectal Surgical Care. Children (Basel, Switzerland), 11(6), 654-.
  9. Cohen A, Wheeler J (2025). New Pharmacologic Treatments in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology. Gastroenterology clinics of North America,

Book Chapter

  1. Rollins MD, Wheeler J (2022). Constipation and Fecal Incontinence. 681-695.