Dr. Nicholas HansonMD

Dr. Hanson focuses on family medicine and preventive care. He has particular expertise managing chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He builds individualized treatment plans that address root causes through exercise, nutrition, and targeted medication strategies.

Dr. Hanson treats every patient as a unique individual with specific health needs. He develops custom-tailored health paths for each person, covering exercise options, nutrition improvement, and medication reduction where clinically appropriate. He believes there are no shortcuts to better health and works with patients at each step.

Yes. Dr. Hanson holds board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries certification from the Association of Ringside Physicians.

Dr. Hanson earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, finishing his residency in 2011.

Yes. Every office visit at the practice means seeing Dr. Hanson directly. He does not delegate patient visits to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.

Yes. Dr. Hanson makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can reach him directly for urgent concerns outside of regular office hours.

Dr. Hanson serves as a Partner and Physician at Alpine Medical Group and as Medical Director of the Utah Division of Vaxcare. He also serves as a Board Member of the New Adventure Accountable Care Organization. He is a physician at Wasatch Clinical Research as well.

Yes. Dr. Hanson helps coordinate care for members who need medical attention while away from Salt Lake City. He works to connect traveling patients with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians as needed.