About
Corey Ericksen, DO serves as Medical Director of NextGen Medical in Clearfield, Utah. He holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and brings over 35 years of clinical experience to the role. Before joining NextGen Medical, he ran Westside Medical in Clinton, Utah, where he grew the practice to serve up to 30,000 patients alongside a team of three physicians and nine mid-level providers.
Dr. Ericksen specializes in family practice, general medicine, and mental health. He is particularly focused on the diagnosis and treatment of depression. To improve how providers approach mental health visits, he created the Mood Doctor assessment tool. The tool gives patients a clear picture of their symptoms and arms providers with detailed information before the appointment begins. That structure frees the clinical conversation to focus on treatment rather than intake. Dr. Ericksen works closely with his son Shane Ericksen to build what they describe as a one-of-a-kind wellness clinic in Utah. His approach gives patients real options: traditional treatment paths, plant medicine, natural healing, or a blend of all three.
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ericksen right for?
Dr. Ericksen is a strong fit for adults navigating mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Patients who want a physician with deep diagnostic experience in family medicine will find his background reassuring. He works well with people who want a say in their treatment path, whether that means conventional medicine, plant-based options, or an integrative mix. Those who have felt rushed or unheard in past medical settings tend to respond well to his thorough, conversation-driven approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ericksen treats a broad range of conditions with particular depth in mental health. His clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. He also manages chronic disease, chronic pain, and general family medicine concerns.
Dr. Ericksen brings over 35 years of dedicated clinical experience. Before joining NextGen Medical, he ran his own practice, Westside Medical in Clinton, Utah. He grew that clinic to serve up to 30,000 patients with a full team of physicians and mid-level providers.
Dr. Ericksen created the Mood Doctor assessment tool to improve the mental health diagnostic process. The tool collects detailed symptom information from patients before the appointment. That preparation allows Dr. Ericksen to spend visit time discussing treatment options rather than gathering background information.
Yes. Dr. Ericksen supports patients who choose plant medicine as part of their care plan. He presents patients with evidence-based options across traditional, alternative, and integrative approaches and helps them decide which path fits their goals.
Yes, NextGen Medical accepts new patients. The practice offers same-day appointments, so patients can often get in quickly rather than waiting weeks for a first visit.
Dr. Ericksen approaches mental health with the same diagnostic rigor he applies to family medicine. He uses the Mood Doctor assessment tool to build a thorough clinical picture before the visit even begins. He then presents patients with real treatment choices, including conventional medications, plant-based options, or a combination.
Yes. Dr. Ericksen holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Osteopathic training emphasizes a whole-body perspective on health, which aligns with the integrative approach he brings to both family medicine and mental health care.
Yes. Chronic pain management is one of the services Dr. Ericksen provides at NextGen Medical. He approaches pain with a range of options, including traditional treatments, ketamine therapy, and plant medicine, depending on what fits each patient's situation.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026