Ruth Talgard, PA

Ruth Talgard, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in thoracic surgery at Intermountain Medical Center Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology Clinic in Murray, Utah. Her clinical interests cover surgical care broadly. She currently focuses on thoracic surgery and also has experience in general and trauma surgery. Ruth especially enjoys surgical cases because they're complex and depend on close teamwork. She values working alongside the care team to get the best results for each patient.

Ruth is committed to giving thorough, compassionate care and communicating clearly. She wants her patients to understand their care and feel supported from their first visit through recovery.

Ruth is originally from Massachusetts. Outside of work, she stays active with different outdoor sports depending on the season. Moving and spending time outside are important to her, and they shape how she thinks about health and recovery.