Our Team
Thomas Buchanan, MS, MD.
Dr. Thomas Buchanan has been practicing in the Uintah Basin since 2014. He is a board certified and subspecialty trained neurologist that treats adults and children 6 and older with all kinds of neurologic disorders. Known for his compassionate approach, Dr. Buchanan takes the time to understand his patients’ needs and collaborates on personalized treatment plans. He also teaches medical students, nurse practitioners, and is on faculty at the University of Utah and Rocky Vista University. He is originally from Anchorage, Alaska.
Dr. Buchanan also travels to Rangely, Colorado for clinic most Fridays.
Education:
Undergraduate – Princeton University
Medical School – The Chicago Medical School
Neurology Residency and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship – University of Utah
Board Certifications
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Heather Bascom
Heather Bascom was born and raised in the Uintah Basin and has over 25 years of nursing experience. Her nursing foundation was completed through our local nursing programs. She obtained her LPN through UBATC (now UBTech) and her RN through Weber State University outreach program. She continued her educational pursuits and obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2020. She is a proud mother of two grown married daughters. She enjoys traveling nationally and internationally. Some of her favorite sites are being near the coast, enjoying the beauty and sounds of the ocean. She is excited to join the team at High Desert Neurology and looks forward to continuing to serve and meet the needs of our local community.
High Desert Neurology
175 N 100 W Ste N104
Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: (385) 236-3876
Fax: (855) 933-2297
Email: [email protected]
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Hours
Monday — Thursday
9:00 am — 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
We close daily for lunch 12-1pm
Summer hours
Open every other Friday.