Our Team

Kyler Hodgson, M.S.

Kyler has worked in multiple medical fields spanning imaging technology to nanotechnology to vascular therapies. He is no stranger to being a patient in the operating room and these experiences help bring a sense of empathy to design and business decisions. Kyler founded Pegpads with help from fellow team members and today leads the expansion of the business and new development projects. Kyler was an Eccles Presidential Scholar at the University of Utah and graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, and while pursuing his M.S. in Bioengineering was a New Venture Scholar and chair of the Utah Entrepreneur Series.

John Fang, M.D.

John Fang M.D., is the Ruth and Clarence Birrer Presidential Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Medical Director of Endoscopy at the University of Utah Health. Dr. Fang received his Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He received his training in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital and Gastroenterology at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. His clinical and research interests include Barrett's Esophagus, Enteral Nutrition, Esophageal Diseases, GI Motility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Advanced Endoscopy.

Sarah Burton

Sarah Burton currently serves as the Operations Manager for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Sarah has worked in the healthcare industry for 18 years in various clinical, administrative, management, and leadership roles. She pioneered PEG coordination at the U, having worked with PEG patients for 12 years.