Elizabeth S. Vukin

During my time as a medical student, I developed a profound interest in pediatric neurosurgery. My initial fascination with the field of neurosurgery was sparked by a deep-seated interest in neuroscience, particularly neuroanatomy. This passion was further ignited through learning about the myriad conditions affecting the nervous system. The complexities and challenges associated with developing treatments for intricate neurological conditions inspire and motivate me, as I am dedicated to enhancing patients' quality of life. Pediatric neurosurgery offers a unique opportunity to care for...

Dr. Franz-O’Neal received her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Inpatient Medicine for the Department of Pediatrics at Primary Children´s Hospital. Dr. Franz-O’Neal was born in Mexico City, Mexico and one of her primary interests is to improve the care of non-English speaking families. Other academic emphases include research in urinary tract infections in small infants and quality improvement in...

Dr. Avondet received her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Utah and is board-certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Avondet practices as a pediatric hospitalist at Primary Children's Hospital Salt Lake Campus and the Primary Children's Lehi Hospital. She has been the Medical Director for the Primary Children's Connector Service since July 2020. Her clinical interests include care of hospitalized infants and children, vaccine hesitancy, care of...