About
Dr. Megan Engelen is a board-certified internist and Fellow of the American College of Physicians practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Purdue University in 2003. She then completed her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2007. Her internship and internal medicine residency both took place at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Her residency program recognized her as Outstanding First Year Resident in Internal Medicine in 2008 and honored her with an Achievement Award for Scholarly Research in 2010. She co-authored the book "Breaking Down Barriers to Care: Treatment of Tobacco Dependence in Vulnerable Populations" and contributed two chapters to "Smoking Relapse: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery," both published in 2010.
With over 15 years of practice, Dr. Engelen focuses on internal medicine, preventive care, and women's health. She is passionate about early intervention for prediabetes, weight management, and perimenopause and menopause. She also treats diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and mental health conditions. Her clinical philosophy centers on lifestyle interventions before medications whenever possible. Beyond her practice, Dr. Engelen serves as Medical Director for Primary Care Utah at CommonSpirit Medical Group, chairs the Board of Trustees at Holy Cross Salt Lake Hospital, and teaches as Adjunct Faculty at Rocky Vista University. Outside medicine, she enjoys road biking up Emigration and Millcreek Canyon, skiing at Alta, hot yoga, hiking the Wasatch, and camping in the Tetons with her husband, daughter, and two sons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Engelen treats a broad range of adult conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and mental health concerns. She also has a focused clinical interest in prediabetes, weight management, perimenopause, and menopause. Women's health runs throughout her practice as a core specialty.
Yes. Dr. Engelen holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also carries the designation of Fellow of the American College of Physicians, reflecting her standing in the profession.
Dr. Engelen earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She completed both her internship and her internal medicine residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Dr. Engelen has practiced medicine for over 15 years. She completed her residency training in 2010 and has built her clinical expertise in internal medicine and preventive care throughout her career in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Engelen prioritizes lifestyle interventions before turning to medications whenever that approach is appropriate. She tailors care to each patient's individual values and health goals. Her philosophy emphasizes prevention, early detection, and improving long-term health span.
Yes. Women's health is a central focus of Dr. Engelen's practice. She has particular expertise in perimenopause and menopause care, and she addresses the full range of conditions that affect women's long-term health.
Dr. Engelen serves as Medical Director for Primary Care Utah at CommonSpirit Medical Group and chairs the Board of Trustees at Holy Cross Salt Lake Hospital. She also teaches as Adjunct Faculty at Rocky Vista University and holds board roles at Mountain Health Network and CommonSpirit Regional.
Yes. Dr. Engelen co-authored the book "Breaking Down Barriers to Care: Treatment of Tobacco Dependence in Vulnerable Populations," published in 2010. She also contributed two research chapters to "Smoking Relapse: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery" in the same year.
Yes. Members can reach Dr. Engelen by phone after hours and on weekends. This 24/7 physician access is a standard feature of her MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026