Dr. Michel M. Barakat

About the Doctor

Dr. Michel M. Barakat is an emergency medicine physician with 11-20 years of experience, practicing in Bountiful, Utah. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Barakat is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. News Best Hospital, and practices at PeaceHealth’s Bountiful location. He has demonstrated expertise in managing acute cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and pacemaker/defibrillator-related emergencies. He is accepting new patients and accepts a range of insurance plans including Cigna and Blue Cross.

• 11–20 years of experience in emergency medicine

• Expertise in acute cardiac conditions and device-related emergencies

• Trained in internal medicine, providing comprehensive acute care

• Affiliated with a nationally recognized hospital system

• Accepts new patients and multiple insurance plans, including Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency – University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Internal Medicine (2011-2014)
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Coronary artery disease (acute presentations)

• Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

• Heart failure exacerbations

• Cardiac arrhythmias

• Pacemaker or defibrillator malfunction

• Chest pain and acute coronary syndromes

• Syncope (fainting)

• Shortness of breath and other acute medical emergencies

Medical Procedures Performed

• Emergency stabilization of cardiac and medical emergencies

• Pacemaker and defibrillator interrogation (emergency setting)

• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation

• Emergency medication administration (thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics)

• Cardioversion for unstable arrhythmias

Services Offered

Dr. Barakat provides acute emergency care for patients presenting to the emergency department with life-threatening or urgent medical conditions. His services focus on rapid assessment, stabilization, and diagnosis of undifferentiated symptoms, particularly those related to cardiac emergencies such as heart attacks, arrhythmias, and device complications. He coordinates closely with inpatient teams, cardiologists, and primary care physicians to ensure seamless transition of care after emergency treatment. As an emergency medicine specialist, he does not provide routine outpatient follow-up but is critical in the initial management of acute illnesses and injuries.

• 24/7 emergency department coverage for all ages

• Rapid triage and stabilization of critical patients

• Acute cardiac evaluation, including ECG and biomarker testing

• Management of pacemaker/defibrillator emergencies

• Coordination of transfer to higher levels of care if needed

• Discharge planning and referral to appropriate outpatient providers

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 3837 Huntington Dr, Bountiful, UT, 84010
Phone: (801) 815-2344

Hospital Affiliations

• PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center – Bellingham, Washington