Dr. Michelle Chamberlain
Dr. Chamberlain received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University. She attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN. Her residency was completed at the University of Utah. She is board certified in Pediatrics. Michelle's husband, Jim, is an internal medicine Physician at the Utah Diabetes Center. They have two children, Luke and Mia. Michelle's favorite hobbies include running, hiking, biking, and skiing. Dr. Chamberlain enjoys caring for children of all ages and finds the most rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician to be the relationships she develops with the patients and their families as the children grow and develop.
Dr. Ryan Donnelly
Dr. Donnelly is excited to be the newest member of Willow Creek Pediatrics! He is originally from Colorado and attended medical school at Saint Louis University. He then moved back west for residency training at the University of Utah/Primary Children's Medical Center. Ryan was chosen to be chief resident at Primary Children's for 2010 and is board certified in pediatrics. His wife, Claire, is a silversmith and they have 2 young boys, Michael and Drew. Dr. Donnelly loves taking care of children and has a family-centered approach to care. When not at work, he enjoys hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Joe Jopling
Dr. Jopling was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for 27 years. Dr. Jopling has been married to his wife, Marty, for 34 years. They have 2 wonderful children. Jeff, who is 28 years old, is currently in medical school at Emory. His daughter Jenn, who is 25 years old, currently works for the Major League Baseball team, the Nationals, in Washington DC. They also have Mocha, their chocolate lab! Dr. Jopling's favorite things to eat are fresh fruit and nuts. His favorite books are Complexity by Mitchell Waldrop and Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales. He also loves hiking, snowshoeing, and reading. Dr. Jopling became a pediatrician because he loves children and feels that it is a privelege to help families. He also says that he will always try his best to work in partnership with parents and to work with his patients themselves as it is appropriate for their age. Dr. Jopling's patients absolutely love him! He is a great asset to our office and we love having him around!
Dr. Steve Lynch
Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Lynch misses the ocean, but finds the mountains of Utah terrific. He loves to ski, hike, and participate in water sports. He is also a fan of the Utah Jazz and all Boston sports teams. Dr. Lynch joined Willow Creek Pediatrics in 1988 after completing three years of public health service in Colorado, and his medical education at Tufts University in Boston. His family consists of wife Joann, who is a physician assistant with an emergency medicine group, and two great dogs, Hannah and Sophie. Dr. Lynch has had three international health experiences, the first to China and two subsequent occasions to Papua, New Guinea. Dr. Lynch is a wonderful teacher and is generous with his time and medical expertise. Dr. Lynch volunteers his time with the Maleheh Free Clinic in Salt Lake City. Dr. Lynch enjoys travel and photography. He is very organized. He teaches the pediatrics course for the University of Utah Physician Assistant program. He is also a member of the Utah Scientific Vaccine Advisory Committee.
Dr. Jim Memmott
Dr. Memmott grew up in Utah, and attended the University of Utah, where he met his wife, Stephanie. He attended medical school in St. Louis, and residency in Portland, Oregon. He then served in the National Health Service as the only Pediatrician for the Vernal area in north-eastern Utah. After completing four years with the National Health Service, Dr. Memmott moved back to Salt Lake to join Willow Creek Pediatrics. Dr. Memmott has four children. He spends his spare time skiing, mountain biking, and coaching little league baseball, basketball, and soccer.
Dr. Kathy O'Mara
Dr. Kathy O'Mara joined Wasatch Pediatrics April 1, 2001. Kathy grew up in Philadelphia Pennsylvania with 3 younger brothers. She always knew she would be a doctor or a veterinarian. She attended medical school at Temple University in Philly. Moving to Utah in 1996 gave her a place to do the things she enjoys doing. She loves to go skiing, biking, camping, and hiking, but she loves skiing the most. Kathy and her husband Doug have 2 adopted boys, Elias and Donovan. They are adorable and add to her enjoyment as she watches other families grow. Dr. O'Mara loves pediatrics and is a real asset to the Willow Creek office.
