Braxton R. Duncan, DO
Emergency Department
Vernal Emergency Department
405 N 500 W
Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: (435) 781-2030
Get To Know Your Provider
Dr. Braxton Duncan was born and raised in Roosevelt, Utah. He grew up helping his parents and siblings at a family-owned veterinarian clinic in Ballard, Utah. He enjoyed playing basketball and soccer in high school. He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Utah in 2012. He attended A.T. Still University and was awarded a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. He specializes in emergency medicine and completed residency in central California at Kaweah Delta Health Care District. He is board certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
The wide spectrum of ages, pathologies, and critical condition of many patients in emergency medicine drew Dr. Duncan to pursue it as a medical specialty. He views caring for patients in the emergency department, often in their greatest hour of need, as a great privilege.
Dr. Duncan met and married Lacy Cornaby in 2012 and enjoys spending time with her and their four children. They have made their home in Vernal, Utah. He also enjoys being outdoors, off-road sports, playing with his kids, learning new skills, basketball and other sports, and finding new hobbies.
Education
Kaweah Delta Health Care District – Emergency Medicine Residency, 2020
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 2017 Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
BS in Exercise Science, 2012- Cum Laude University of Utah
AS in General Studies, 2007 Utah State University
Certifications
Emergency Medicine Board-2020-Present
Search & Rescue Medicine Certificate
Honors in Wilderness Medicine Certificate
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
Base Hospital Physician
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
First Aid, CPR, AED, & American Red Cross