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Who We Are

Recovery is hard; let our team walk this pathway with you and help you find your happy ending!

Our Doctors & Team

Matthew Andersen MD

Dr. Andersen received Medical School and Residency training at the University of Utah in Family Medicine with special training in addiction treatment...

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Donald C. Fletcher MD

Dr. Fletcher is a medical doctor with specialty focus in Addiction Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)...

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Angela Epstein PA-C

Angela is a Board Certified Physician Assistant who was raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School. After graduation, she went on to earn...

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Nikki Pituckul RN

Nikki is a psychiatric Registered Nurse. She earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Utah...

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Melissa Eldredge MA

Melissa is a Salt Lake native who attended Westminster College, studied nursing and graduated from the Bryman School in Medical Assisting. She enjoys photography and baking for her family and friends.

Melissa Eldredge MA

Melissa is a Salt Lake native who attended Westminster College, studied nursing and graduated from the Bryman School in Medical Assisting. She enjoys photography and baking for her family and friends.

Matthew Andersen MD

Dr. Andersen received Medical School and Residency training at the University of Utah in Family Medicine with special training in addiction treatment...

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Donald C. Fletcher MD

Dr. Fletcher is a medical doctor with specialty focus in Addiction Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)...

Read Full Bio >

Angela Epstein PA-C

Angela is a Board Certified Physician Assistant who was raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School. After graduation, she went on to earn...

Read Full Bio >

Nikki Pituckul RN

Nikki is a psychiatric Registered Nurse. She earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Utah...

Read Full Bio >

Melissa Eldredge MA

Melissa is a Salt Lake native who attended Westminster College, studied nursing and graduated from the Bryman School in Medical Assisting. She enjoys photography and baking for her family and friends.

Melissa Eldredge MA

Melissa is a Salt Lake native who attended Westminster College, studied nursing and graduated from the Bryman School in Medical Assisting. She enjoys photography and baking for her family and friends.

What
Motivates Us

The providers at Evolve Addiction Medicine have extensive backgrounds in addiction recovery. Our physicians, nurses, and assistants are all either licensed addiction treatment physicians or have extensive experience helping patients from all walks of life overcome addiction. Our physicians are local and available, ready to support you through your journey of recovery.

Many of our team members are so passionate about their work that they also volunteer their time in the community to help those who are unable to afford treatment for addiction. This commitment to our patients and community demonstrates our ability to assist you through your recovery process.

What Makes Us The
Best Choice

What Makes Us The Best Choice

✓   Quality Care  

Our office is private yet affordable, with compassionate Suboxone® (buprenorphine/naloxone) licensed physicians, who listen carefully, and provide the highest quality care.

✓   A Brighter Future  

Our goals are straightforward and achievable. We are here, not only to transition you off addictive drugs, but rather to broaden your social support network in order to ease you back to normal life — you in charge of your destiny.

✓   Tailored Treament  

There are no crowded waiting rooms or hidden fees. It’s all about high-quality service, and it’s all about you — the patient.

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Matthew Andersen, MD

Dr. Andersen received Medical School and Residency training at the University of Utah in Family Medicine with special training in addiction treatment and has extensive experience treating patients suffering from the disease of addiction. Dr. Anderson works as a consultant for both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine.

Donald C. Fletcher MD

Dr. Fletcher is a medical doctor with specialty focus in Addiction Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and is credentialed for use of buprenorphine with patients. He is interested in caring for those with either substance use addictions (opiates, stimulants, alcohol, tobacco, etc) or behavior addictions (sex, gambling, etc.). Dr. Fletcher has reached the academic position of full professor and been awarded a distinguished alumni award by his alma mater. He has participated in research funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), Veteran’s Administration (VA), and numerous private foundations. He has many publications in peer reviewed literature and given numerous lectures in the US and abroad.

Angela Epstein PA-C

Angela is a Board Certified Physician Assistant who was raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School. After graduation, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science and Physician Assist degrees from the University of Utah. She has thirty plus years of experience, many of which were spent working in underserved areas of Utah. For the past several years, she has focused on providing psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.

Nikki Pituckul RN

Nikki is a psychiatric Registered Nurse. She earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Utah, and Nursing from Weber State University. She worked for six years as a Registered Nurse at Salt Lake Behavioral Health, a psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health, substance use disorders, and detoxification. She is dedicated to professionalism, showing genuine compassion to help you feel comfortable and well cared for during your visit. As a Registered Nurse, she understands the link between health promotion and disease prevention, and will assist patients to heal and recover in a safe environment.