About
Dr. Celia Garner earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Brown University in 1999 before completing her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2005. She then completed her internship and Internal Medicine residency at Boston Medical Center. She served as Chief Resident at Boston Medical Center in 2008-2009, capping her training in a demanding academic hospital setting.
Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Garner has spent twenty years practicing primary care in the Salt Lake Valley. She holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the Sigma Xi Scientific Honors Society, and the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honors Society. From 2022 to 2024, she served as Associate Medical Director at Select Health. Before that, she co-chaired the Compensation and Stewardship Committee at Intermountain Healthcare for nearly a decade. She is passionate about holistic care, prevention and wellness, and helping patients manage both acute and chronic illness. Dr. Garner sees patients in English and Spanish. Outside medicine, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and yoga.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1999
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine, 2005
Residency
Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2006-2008; Chief Resident 2008-2009
Additional Training
Internship, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2005-2006
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Who is Dr. Garner right for?
Dr. Garner is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who invests real time in each visit. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from her proactive, prevention-focused approach. She works especially well with patients who want a long-term relationship with a single dedicated doctor. Spanish-speaking patients find her practice accessible and welcoming. Adults navigating complex or uncertain health situations appreciate her skill at guiding patients toward informed decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Garner treats a broad range of adult health concerns, including chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. She also manages acute illness and focuses heavily on prevention and wellness. Her practice covers the full scope of internal medicine and primary care.
Yes, Dr. Garner holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned that certification after completing her residency and serving as Chief Resident at Boston Medical Center.
Dr. Garner completed her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2005. She then trained at Boston Medical Center in Boston, where she finished her internship and Internal Medicine residency and served as Chief Resident in 2008-2009.
Dr. Garner has practiced as a primary care physician for twenty years, all of it in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah area. She brings experience from both her academic training in Minneapolis and Boston and her long tenure serving the local community.
Yes, Dr. Garner conducts visits in both English and Spanish. Spanish-speaking patients can expect full, fluent communication throughout their care.
Dr. Garner takes a holistic approach to primary care. She focuses on helping patients make informed choices that fit their lives. She is passionate about prevention, wellness, and helping patients navigate acute and chronic illness with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Garner served as Associate Medical Director at Select Health from 2022 to 2024. Before that, she co-chaired the Compensation and Stewardship Committee at Intermountain Healthcare for nearly a decade and served on the Medical Group Board from 2019 to 2022.
Yes, Dr. Garner's practice serves adults only. Patients looking for pediatric care should seek a physician with that specialty focus.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026