Born and raised in Tooele, Utah, Dr. Gubler has deep roots in Southern Utah, with his father’s grandparents being among the first 84 people to settle in the St. George area. He attended the University of Utah where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, followed by the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, where he received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, and finally the University of Washington where he received his Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology.
Dr. Gubler spans in impressive career, including the military, and many prestigious awards. He retired from the Medical Corp, United States Navy as a Captain, after serving for fourteen years. Dr. Gubler is certified in surgery, surgical critical care, and neurologic critical care. Now joining the RVU family, he’s excited to be part of the community and loves to see the education and professional growth in others.
With no specific favorite place, Dr. Gubler loves being in the mountains, with hobbies ranging from fly fishing, skiing, golf, hunting, traveling to wine tasting or doing anything with his wife, boys, and dogs. And although he is a trauma surgeon, he says he"went rogue and bungee jumped off of a bridge over the Kawarau River at the AJ Hackett Budgie Jumping in Queenstown, New Zealand." Impressive!
Welcome, Dr. Gubler!