About
Dr. Jimmy Hawkes brings an unusually international perspective to primary care. Born in Puerto Rico, he grew up moving through Honduras, Washington DC, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil with his family through the US State Department. That upbringing gave him fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 2004 before earning his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. He completed clinical training in New York City and San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2009.
Dr. Hawkes finished his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah in 2012 and earned board certification in Internal Medicine that same year. He added board certification in Obesity Medicine in 2016. He spent 2012 to 2017 working with large hospital groups across Utah, Idaho, and Nevada before launching his first DPC clinic in Henderson, Nevada in 2016. He treats a wide range of adult conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, arthritis, infections, and mental health disorders. He believes physicians should lead as entrepreneurs and take responsibility for protecting both their patients' health and their finances. Medical service travel remains a personal priority alongside his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brigham Young University, 2004
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine (Dominica, West Indies, Caribbean); clinical training in New York City and San Juan, PR (2009)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Utah (2009-2012)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hawkes right for?
Dr. Hawkes works well with adults managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension. Patients dealing with mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, or insomnia also fit his clinical scope. He serves Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking patients directly without a language barrier. Adults who value straightforward pricing and a physician who takes time to explain root causes will find his approach practical and direct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hawkes treats a wide range of adult conditions. His clinical focus includes obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, arthritis, skin and respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and insomnia. He holds board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Hawkes holds board certification in Internal Medicine since 2012 and in Obesity Medicine since 2016. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah and earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Hawkes speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently. He grew up in a multilingual household and lived in Latin America and Brazil through his family's work with the US State Department. The practice staff also serve patients in Spanish and Portuguese.
Dr. Hawkes earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 2004. He completed medical school at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies, with clinical training in New York City and San Juan, Puerto Rico. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah from 2009 to 2012.
Dr. Hawkes believes physicians have a responsibility to protect patients financially as well as medically. Mountain Vista Direct Medical posts every price upfront and collects at the time of service. He does not send surprise or reverse bills. This commitment to transparency extends to outside imaging and specialist referrals.
Dr. Hawkes completed his residency in 2012 and has practiced medicine for over a decade. He spent 2012 to 2017 working with large hospital groups in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. He opened his first Direct Primary Care clinic in Henderson, Nevada in 2016 and has operated the Provo, Utah location since then.
Yes. Dr. Hawkes offers virtual consults to anyone at any time. Patients who cannot visit the Provo clinic in person can connect with him remotely for consultations and follow-up care.
Dr. Hawkes spends three weeks each month at the Provo, Utah clinic. He devotes one week each month to the Las Vegas location. Patients can also reach him through virtual consults outside of scheduled in-office visits.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026