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Lexie Geigle
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Evanston Regional Hospital
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Evanston Regional Hospital Welcomes Dr. Jared B. Barton to its Surgical Team
Evanston, WY (Feb. 13, 2025)—Evanston Regional Hospital (ERH) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Uinta General Surgery. As part of this, Jared B. Barton, MD, MPH, MHA, FACS, a board-certified general surgeon, will continue serving the Evanston community as a member of the medical staff at ERH.
With more than 15 years of experience serving the Evanston area, Dr. Barton, a specialist in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, brings his surgical skills and deep community roots to improve local access to surgical services.
He is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care and fostering open communication with his patients. He specializes in general surgery procedures, including:
- Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery
- Endoscopy (EGD & Colonoscopy)
- Hernia Repair
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Intestinal Surgery
- Treatment of skin lesions, lipomas, and cysts
“I’m excited to continue serving the Evanston community and provide personalized care that helps patients feel informed and supported,” said Dr. Barton. “I also look forward to welcoming patients at Fossil Butte Medial Group in Kemmerer, WY, and Bridger Valley Medical Group in Lyman, WY, every other Monday, helping enhance access to surgical care across the region.”
Dr. Barton earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
Dr. Barton will continue to accept patients at Uinta General Surgery, located at 191 Overthrust Road, Evanston, WY 82930. To learn more or to schedule a consultation, please visit www.EvanstonAnytime.com or call 307-444-2079.
About Evanston Regional Hospital
Evanston Regional Hospital (ERH) is proud to serve Uinta County. ERH is affiliated with the University of Utah to provide TeleStroke services for its Emergency Department and TeleCritical Care support for its Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Chartis Group named ERH a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and earned the distinction of a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital in 2023 and 2024. As Wyoming’s first hospital to achieve Chest Pain Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology, the hospital continues to maintain the accreditation today. ERH has also received national recognition for Performance Leadership in Quality among the nation’s rural hospitals in 2017, 2018, and 2019. For more information, please visit www.EvanstonRegionalHospital.com.