Two specialized medical departments within Intermountain Health's American Fork Specialty Clinic are currently closed, with both the Urology clinic and the Wound Care Clinic scheduled to resume regular operations this Thursday at 8 a.m.
Urology Services and Reopening Details
The Urology department, located in Suite 203 at 98 North 1100 East, is temporarily unavailable but will reopen for patient services on Thursday morning. The clinic provides a wide range of urologic care for both men and women across American Fork, Lehi, Highland, and Orem.
Specialized Medical Procedures
According to Intermountain Health, the Urology team consists of board-certified specialists, including providers such as Jacob R. Basilius, MD, and Madison M. Powelson, PA. The clinic offers various treatments for kidney stones, prostate health, urinary incontinence, and vasectomias.
Medical services available at the American Fork location include advanced diagnostics and surgical interventions such as robotic surgery for bladder, kidney, and prostate conditions. Other specialized procedures offered by the department include UroLift for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), cystoscopy, prostate biopsies, and ureteroscopy and lithotripsy for patients treating kidney stones.
Comprehensive Patient Care
The Urology clinic's scope of care extends to treating a variety of complex conditions, including bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and adrenal masses. The staff also manages treatments for erectile dysfunction, male infertility, Peyronie’s disease, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
For female patients, the clinic provides specialized treatment for overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and UTIs. Intermountain Health noted that the clinic utilizes a patient-centered approach, working in coordination with primary care, oncology, and imaging specialists within the regional network to ensure continuous care from diagnosis through recovery.
Wound Care Clinic Status
In addition to the Urology department, the Wound Care Clinic, located in Suite 302 of the same American Fork facility, is also currently closed. Like the Urology clinic, the Wound Care Clinic is scheduled to reopen this Thursday at 8 a.m.
Impact of Chronic Wounds
The Wound Care Clinic focuses on providing advanced treatments designed to accelerate healing and manage difficult wounds. The clinic's mission involves helping chronic wounds heal faster to improve the overall quality of life for patients.
Intermountain Health noted that approximately 8 million people in the United States live with chronic wounds, a figure that exceeds the combined number of people living with breast, colon, and lung cancers. These types of wounds often persist and fail to heal due to underlying conditions such as diabetes, which can affect blood circulation, or because patients are bedridden or use wheelchairs.
Contact Information
The multidisciplinary wound care team may include doctors, wound care specialty nurses, and physical therapists. Patients seeking to schedule appointments for either the Urology or Wound Care departments can contact the clinic via the provided office numbers: 801-357-3242 for Urology and 801-492-2260 for Wound Care.
