The hospital offers a wide range of care and several specialized departments including cancer treatment. Finding the Right Doctor Southwestern Utah is home to nearly 150 physicians, almost as many dentists and about two dozen chiropractors. In addition to general family dentists there are periodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, pediatric dentists and endodontists. Most of the doctors in a given community are well-known by the community at large. We suggest you ask a few friends or acquaintances for recommendations, realizing many of the doctors, especially physicians and dentists in general practice, usually don't have openings for two to six weeks.
Most chiropractors are accessible on short notice.
If you are new to the area, call the hospital nearest you for information on physicians. There are no official physician referral agencies in the region. There has also been significant regional growth in home healthcare, rehabilitation clinics, eye care, dentistry and hearing services. This chapter is designed to give you an overview of the kinds of healthcare available in Southwestern Utah and some practical advice on how to find the care option that is right for you. Dr. Higgins' Remedy Dr. Silas G. Higgins came to St. George with the first Mormon pioneers in 1861.