Tanner Clinic: Ben Van Leeuwen, MD, MPH

1750 East 3100 North, Layton, UT 84040

"Dr. Van Leeuwen is a great listener and gave me my options with meds and without meds. Such a nice guy."

"Dr Van Leeuwen sees many members of our family. One of the things I am most impressed with is what great questions he asks. Asking questions is key to getting the right diagnosis. He is flexible with medications and works with you to find what you are comfortable with taking. I feel empowered as a patient rather than the usual authoritarian approach most doctors use."

"First time receiving care was definitely above any expectation I had of any psychiatrist. He's AMAZING. There is definitely a reason he's booked out and others aren't. Dr Van Leeuwen was referred to me by my primary care Dr Aldrich (Best of the Best) and it makes sense because he's also kind, w/sense of humor, patient, and empathetic. Most importantly, The Dr is knowledgeable on latest mental health/illness research as well as experience working with adults in crisis, mood swings, and actually actively listens. I felt immediate relief seeing I wasn't just a guinea pig w/ the newest meds being thrown at me from the free med-rep-luncheon encouraging prescribing-physicians with facility kickbacks. I sensed at first visit, He actually believes and follows the motto of respect and care of the individual - above the typical 'get em in 'n out under 15 mins' (Staring at you 3 letter acronym facilities). Specifically, He listened when i said I need help and my very real concern to avoid weight gain/increased appetite from meds in exchange to feel less depressed. Add in, Oh and this! Most spectacticularly, I noticed the patient forms aren't nearly as awful as others I've seen. He really emphasizes the person as a whole, and seems to value person-to-person talk with less explaining your forms to five-separate-staff before being seen by the actual Provider. In addition, I like how clean and organized the office and staff present themselves, including non-judgemental front deskers. Like they actually acknowledged me when i walked in and SMILED- warm and welcoming- in stark contrast to other local monopolistic health'care' facilities. This place actually contains people who care. Lastly (almost), While walking into provider office/visit area I noticed the seating/couch had nice fluffy throw pillows which feel comforting as sitting down to something soft I can hold - especialy while anxious about talking to a white-coat for first visit. (Note: He wears normal clothes, like not-Versace, and seems pleasantly aware of smart ' non-stuffy' yet professional appearance balanced by approachability and relateableness. No answering his phone in middle of session or noticeable clock-glaring. Last Lastly, the only strange out-of-place part of visit was entering the building and immediately walking down to a storage door on your right and waiting room to the left. The Basement Level. Kinda interesting location for behavioral health, as I'd consider him TOP Tier, not a basement-dwelling professional. Overview: Dr Van Leeuwen and his staff are so knowledgeable, kind, and just a way better experience than I've ever seen or expected. Thank you Tanner Behavioral, don't ever lose this guy!! They- the Dr and staff- deserve better than basement-placement-location for the extraordinary work and care given. 5+ star treatment and respect. PS- But seriously people, please don't stampede his office with appointments after this excellent review because, let's be real, a Dr like this is a real GEM -Rare and Most Valued. Don't make it difficult for me to schedule my future appts for honest feedback, just keep it on the DL (This guy is the best)."

"Dr Van Luèeuwen is a fantastic Doctor. Easy to talk to. Listens to me and makes suggestion. Excellent clinic. Great staff. Easy to make appointments when i need them."

"Dr. Ben Van Leeuwan always takes time to talk to my daughter and find out the best route for us to take. We’re grateful for his consistent effort on her behalf."