Daniel Head, MD

Dr. Daniel Head grew up in Nome, Alaska. He attended medical school at the University of Washington. Before medical school, he worked in commercial construction, an experience that grounded him in the values of hard work and problem-solving. His path to medicine was shaped by witnessing the profound impact a compassionate and skilled physician can have in a rural community.

He chose family medicine with the goal of raising his family in a rural setting and providing full-spectrum care to small communities. He was drawn to this residency program because of its reputation as one of the strongest in the country for comprehensive family medicine training. His professional interests include rural family practice in communities with fewer than 3,000 people, with a focus on building lasting connections with patients and families.

He values the family-friendly environment of the program and has particularly enjoyed his experience in hospital medicine. Outside of medicine, he spends time gardening, playing with his children, and working on hands-on projects such as welding, automotive repair, carpentry, and woodworking. He and his family enjoy weekends at Bear Lake, and he looks forward to graduating with the Class of 2028.