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Rich Wolferz

Rich Wolferz, MD

  • About Me

    Dr. Wolferz is from Asbury, New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology and neurobiology at the University of Connecticut. After a year volunteering and working in a community hospital, he completed a medical degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. His medical interests include plant-based nutrition, exercise as medicine, public health, and community outreach. When outside the clinic, he enjoys marathon running, hiking, and cooking for friends and family. He chose the University of Utah for its distinctive blend of community and university clinical training with extensive academic opportunities situated in the outdoor-adventure capital of the country.

    Medical Areas of Interest

    Diabetes Care in FM office QI, Hep C tx in methadone clinic, Overdose prevention through MAT, American College and NJMS Lifestyle Medicine leader, founder community-med student walking for health group, First yr MS mentor, FMIG president, HS student medical/public health teacher, Gold Humanism

    Interests & Hobbies

    Running of all types: marathons, ultras, trail runs, hiking, backpacking, cooking, camping, plant nutrition

    Why Utah?

    For its distinctive blend of community and university clinical training with extensive academic opportunities situated in the outdoor-adventure capital of the country

    Hometown

    Asbury, NJ