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Joshua Vandersteen, DO

About

Joshua Vandersteen grew up in the Salt Lake Valley and is excited to be back living near the Wasatch Front after being away for ten years. People with frequent digestive problems such as nausea, heartburn, or abdominal pain are encouraged to visit Dr. Vandersteen for a closer look. As a gastroenterologist in Ogden, Dr. Vandersteen specializes in digestive disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas, and the biliary system.

Dr. Vandersteen received his undergraduate education locally at the University of Utah where he graduated cum laude. He completed his D.O at Midwestern University in Arizona and went on to complete his residency and fellowship at Loma Linda University.

Joshua loves the outdoors in his free time, especially wakeboarding, hiking, and snowboarding. He is an avid college football follower and is happily married with three beautiful daughters and one son.

Experience

  • Ogden Clinic – Gastroenterologist Ogden,
    UT – 2016 to Present

Articles and Interviews with Dr. Vandersteen

Article: Answering Your Most Awkward Colonoscopy Questions

Article: Why is Colon Cancer Increasing Among Millennials?

What's new in the field of gastroenterology? More than you might think!

Dr. Vandersteen talks about some leading-edge GI treatments he performs right here in Ogden. Therapeutic endoscopy, for example, is a way he can collect biopsies or remove lesions while scoping instead of performing invasive surgery. Dr. Vandersteen also discusses a specialized treatment for bile duct and liver disorders called ERCP.

Don’t Drag Your Feet, Schedule a Colonoscopy | FOX 13 The Place

Colon cancer is the second most deadly cancer in America but it’s very preventable! Dr. Vandersteen discusses the importance of a screening colonoscopy and delving into your family’s history of cancer.

Treating Persistent Heartburn with Dr. Vandersteen

Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux, but for some it can be an everyday struggle. In this video, Dr. Joshua Vandersteen discusses what may be triggering your heartburn and why it’s important to visit a gastroenterologist if symptoms persist.

Insurances Accepted: AARP, Aetna, Altius, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CCN, Cigna, Deseret Mutual (DMBA), Educators Mutual, First Health, GEHA, Humana, Mailhandlers, PEHP, SelectHealth Plans, United Health Care, University of Utah
Education
  • College
  • B.S. Medical Laboratory Science University of Utah
    2005
  • Medical School
  • D.O. Internal Medicine Midwestern University
    2010
  • Residency
  • Gastroenterology Loma Linda University – Department of Internal Medicine
    2013
  • Fellowship
  • Gastroenterology Loma Linda University – Department of Internal Medicine
    2016
  • Board Certification
  • Certified Medical Technologist and Phlebotomist 2005
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology