Dr. Gabriela Walsman LeivaMD, FAAFP
Family Medicine
at Grateful MD Direct Primary Care — West Jordan, UT
About
Dr. Gabriela Walsman Leiva is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Grateful MD Direct Primary Care in West Jordan, Utah. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Central University of Ecuador between 1997 and 2004. She completed her Family Medicine residency at McAllen Medical Center, affiliated with Utah Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. In 2024, she earned her FAAFP fellowship in Utah. She also holds FMCSA certification as a medical examiner for DOT physicals.
Dr. Walsman grew up in Quito, Ecuador, where her father practiced medicine and made house calls. That early experience shaped her vision of personal, relationship-driven care. Before completing her residency, she worked as a medical assistant and medical interpreter, giving her a deep understanding of patient navigation. She brings more than nine years of experience in urgent care and outpatient settings. Fluent in English and Spanish, she actively serves the Latino community in the Salt Lake City area. She sits on the board of the Leal Foundation, a nonprofit that delivers medical missions in rural Ecuador. Outside medicine, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and Ecuadorian folkloric dance. She lives in Utah with her husband Wesley and their three children.
Education & Training
Medical School
Central University of Ecuador, Doctor of Medicine, 1997–2004
Residency
Family Medicine, McAllen Medical Center (affiliated to Utah Health Science Center San Antonio, TX), 2011–2014
Fellowship
FAAFP Fellow, Utah, 2024
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Walsman Leiva right for?
Dr. Walsman is a strong fit for adults, families, and children seeking a continuous relationship with one physician. Spanish-speaking patients benefit from her bilingual fluency and culturally informed approach. She works well with patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or anxiety. Adults needing DOT physicals or immigration medical exams find same-day availability at the practice. Patients who value preventive care and a physician who listens closely will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Walsman focuses on chronic disease management across a broad range of conditions. She treats diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, and metabolic syndrome. She also has clinical experience with hepatitis C, chronic Lyme disease including its neurological manifestations, and contraception management.
Yes, Dr. Walsman conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. She grew up in Ecuador and worked as a medical interpreter before completing her residency. She takes particular care to serve the Latino community in the Salt Lake City area.
Yes, the American Board of Family Medicine has board-certified Dr. Walsman. She also earned her FAAFP fellowship in Utah in 2024. She holds membership in the American Academy of Family Medicine, the Utah Medical Association, and the National Hispanic Medical Association.
Dr. Walsman earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Central University of Ecuador. She completed her Family Medicine residency at McAllen Medical Center, affiliated with Utah Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. She finished her residency training in 2014 and has practiced in urgent care and outpatient settings for over nine years.
Yes. Dr. Walsman holds FMCSA certification as a medical examiner. She offers DOT physical examinations at Grateful MD, with same-day appointments available for commercial drivers who need a quick turnaround.
Dr. Walsman does not perform prenatal control or obstetric deliveries. She does offer women's health services including contraception, contraceptive implant and IUD insertion, menopause treatment, and preconception and family planning consultations.
Dr. Walsman grew up watching her father practice medicine in Quito, Ecuador, where he made house calls and hospital rounds. She moved to the United States at age 25 and worked as a medical assistant and medical interpreter before completing her residency. That path gave her firsthand insight into the challenges patients face navigating the healthcare system.
Yes. Dr. Walsman is a certified BTL Aesthetics distributor and offers EMSCULPT NEO body sculpting at the practice. Each session runs 30 minutes, and she recommends four sessions for optimal results. The treatment uses radiofrequency and HIFEM+ energy to reduce fat and build muscle without downtime.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026