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Patient Rating:

4.8 out of 5

397 Patient Ratings
166 Patient Comments

Amanda L. Elrod, PA-C

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

Amanda Leigh Elrod, PA-C is a physician assistant specializing in family medicine. She is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

Locations

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(801) 213-8846 Madsen Health Center
555 Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Family and Preventive Medicine - Advanced Practice Clinician
Academic Divisions Family Medicine/Residency

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.7
My confidence in doctor
4.8
Time doctor spent with me
4.7
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.9
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.8
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.8
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.8
Wait time at clinic
4.2
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.8

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

May 08, 2013

Leigh is alway very informative and answer my qusetion. Thank for doing such a great job and caring.

May 07, 2013

Dr. Elrod was amazing. She made me feel super comfortable and she seemed extremely genuine. Loved her. Will totally recommend her.

May 07, 2013

most efficient doctor's appointment ever. Very friendly and helpful.

May 07, 2013

Leigh Elrod is fantastic!

May 06, 2013

Leigh Elrod is knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and always seems to have my best interest in mind.

May 01, 2013

everyone was great i have never experienced such a good feeling from a doctors office before

April 29, 2013

Leigh was very good, she really listened to me, asked me follow up questions, and listened to what I was saying. She talked to me about what might be going on and possible treatment and kept me involved in what labs she ordered. She made sure I was signed up to MyChart so I could send questions that way if I had any.

April 29, 2013

Excellent service, Unparalleled bedside manner, but relied too much on x-ray tech and ended up with wrong diagnosis.

April 24, 2013

she recommended I send her a message on MyChart if I wasn't improving in a day or two--that way she could call in a prescription without me having to go back to the clinic. I really appreciated that.

April 22, 2013

I don't visit the hospital or doctors much, but this was the most pleasant experience I've had and I will definitely be using this doctor and clinic again if needed.

April 22, 2013

My care provider was excellent - probably the most thorough, attentive health care provider I've encountered yet. She gave me well-rounded advice and asked a ton of questions to get a thorough understanding of my health situation.

April 17, 2013

Very good experience, my physician Assistant Leigh was awesome. U of U will be my Health Care provider for now on for sure.

April 16, 2013

Leigh Elrod is one of most caring and professional health practitioners that I have ever encountered, and I will certainly continue to see her as long as she is in SLC.

April 15, 2013

Leigh is absolutely wonderful and does an excellent job. I recommend her to my friends

April 14, 2013

Leigh is the absolute best.

April 12, 2013

I never feel rushed by Leigh. At the end of the visit, I said I had another question. She sat back down to show me that she was going to give it her full attention and not in a hurry to leave. She made sure I knew when to expect my lab results, and that she is comfortable using the message system for me to contact her - something I really appreciate. I will be recommending her to a good friend who is looking for a new primary care provider.

April 08, 2013

Leigh Elrod is excellent. She makes sure I know what she is talking about and takes opportunity to listen to what is an issue.

April 08, 2013

My confidence in Leigh Elrod continues to increase with each visit. She is a rare find and of tremendous value to her patients and the clinic. She is incredibly bright, warm and insightful. I really feel that she is a partner in my health and my healthcare. She motivates me to do better!

April 08, 2013

Leigh is the best provider I've ever had. I feel like she knows who I am and is aware of my health issues every time I come. Even if she's just reading my chart thoroughly before coming into the room to familiarize herself with my case, it feels like she knows me, and that makes a huge difference. I've had so many providers read up on me while in the room with me, even if I've seen them several times, and it makes me feel like a number. Or just a condition. Because of this, I trust Leigh's decisions concerning my care.

April 08, 2013

Leigh is very personable and makes me feel comfortable. She pays attention and gives me all the time and attention I need. I have recommended Leigh as a super doctor since my first check-up with her, and will continue to do so.

April 08, 2013

My first prescription made me really nauseated so Leigh answered immediately when I sent a message in MyChart and changed the prescription to something else and called me at work to let me know.

April 08, 2013

efficient , caring, focused, knowlegable, always pleasant

April 08, 2013

Leigh is the best provider I've had in a long time.

April 06, 2013

Dr Elrod was amazing! Not only did she have my concerns in mind but based on my first chart, she had a few ideas of her own. I appreciated her proactive approach to things she saw before even talking to me!

March 26, 2013

Amanda Elrod is amazing!!

March 25, 2013

Leigh is great. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a fabulous provider.

March 20, 2013

Leigh Ellrod is amazing. She is caring and thoughful and quick about getting back test results.

March 19, 2013

Leigh Elrod is never anything short of amazing! She is so knowledgeable and very patient with my endless questions. She really cares about her patients and does whatever she can to ensure we get the appropriate care.

March 18, 2013

I do business with Madsen because they have provided quality service in the past.

March 12, 2013

Dr. Elrod is extremely kind. She took the time to explain to me what a gallbladder is and what it's purpose was. She genuinely is concerened about my stomach pain and increased my Omeperozol medication to take twice a day of which helped. She answered all of my questions and she is GREAT!

March 11, 2013

She did not listen to me but had already decided what drug to give me. She sent an escript before telling me what she had prescribed & didn't take seriously my previous allergic reactions nor my request for a different drug.

March 11, 2013

Listens and really cares about you as a person. It is hard to find providers who you know are super busy, yet sit and listen and really engage the patient.

March 11, 2013

Always a great experience with Leigh Elrod!

March 04, 2013

Leigh Elrod always does a wonderful job. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.

March 01, 2013

I came to the clinic very scared, but the doctor reassured me right away by telling me that it was nothing terrible, explained clearly what was my problem, what medication I should take, how and for how long. I would recommend this care provider to everyone.

February 26, 2013

Leigh is the best care provider I have ever had and really is the epitome of a caring provider

February 25, 2013

I couldn't be happier with my experience with Dr. Elrod during my appointment with her. She is brilliant, helpful, kind, and professional. I will definitely come back to her.

February 16, 2013

I love my health provider! She is awesome.

February 11, 2013

Leigh and gabby helped me feel at ease during my procedure. Very good peeps.

January 31, 2013

Dr Leigh is simply amazing. I have never had a primary care physician that i felt so personable with and who i felt genuinely cared about my well being. I was able to be open and honest without any hesitancy.

January 31, 2013

Leigh always shows that she cares.

January 28, 2013

Referred my wife to Utah Health Care and Leigh last week.

January 22, 2013

Dr. Elrod is attentive, thorough, and personable. She knows just when to be humorous. She is reassuring and never condescending.

January 22, 2013

I had a list of items to inquire about and was grateful for the time and consideration both the NA and doctor gave me.

January 18, 2013

Leigh Elrod seems to be very passionate about helping and understanding her patients. She is amazing and I feel has gone above and beyond to assist me with several serious health issues.

January 16, 2013

She's very understanding, compassionate, down to earth attitude, and has great bedside manners . I feel lucky to have her as my PCP

January 15, 2013

My provider I would rate as number one! She explained the purpose of a gallbladder to me in terms I can understand and she was very friendly and courteous to me.

January 08, 2013

I have never been treated with this kind of concern or care by a care giver. The PA was as efficient as any MD, but was very careful to give me all of the time and answers to any questions. Efforts to explain the next step was excellent. The PA took much more time than normal to answer my questions and what I need to do for the next step. I have all of the confidence in that I could hope to have because of the way I was treated by both the PA and the nurse. I could no be any happier with the care provided!

January 08, 2013

Excellent "bedside manner" - a rarity!

January 08, 2013

All services were great

January 05, 2013

appreciated her consideration for my child's fear of recommended immunizations

December 31, 2012

Leigh Elrod is great to work with. She really cares

December 24, 2012

I hold Leigh Elrod in very high regard as my primary care provider. I completely trust her recommendations with regard to my health care. Of all the doctors and care providers I have known over the past 30 years that I have dealt with in the military and outside the military none have come close to the Leigh Elrod in her care and concern for my health and well being. I have come to the point that I trust no one with my health care matters other than Leigh Elrod.

December 17, 2012

exellent

December 12, 2012

This was my first visit with Leigh Elrod. I had heard that she was a really good provider and she still exceeded expectations. She was engaged and attentive. She know's what she's doing and earned my confidence in just that one visit. She was efficient and probable very busy, but made me feel like I was her only patient at the moment. Great Visit.

December 10, 2012

Dr. Elrod is the best doctor that I have ever had as a primary care. She is thorough, kind, knowledgeable. She takes her time and makes sure that I am informed and understand. If most doctors were like her, it would be a wonderful situation.

December 08, 2012

Leigh Elrod is the best provider I've ever had. I hope she never leaves the Salt Lake area!

December 07, 2012

Leigh Elrod, PA-C was great, and I have already recommended her to a couple of my girlfriends. She is friendly, and knowledgeable, and I am confident in her diagnostic skills. She seems concerned with my individual health needs, and is not rushed to see/prescribe/be on to the next patient.

December 06, 2012

I have nothing but good things to say about them and I tell everyone that needs a Dr. to go to Madsen.

December 05, 2012

The lab technician who drew my blood was friendly without overdoing it, made me feel at ease, and did her work efficiently.

November 28, 2012

I always appreciate the way Leigh explains my test results in a strategic manner, helping me understand my condition and giving me the information to make a well informed decision. She partners with me. Becuse I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis the decisions I am making now will have a large impact on my future and I feel confident in my long term plan.

November 27, 2012

I love having Leigh Elrod as my PCP

November 25, 2012

Great every time

November 20, 2012

Elrod was impressive. She gave me the pros and cons, side effects etc of procedures. She was informed and let me know if she had doubts or other concerns. Alternatively, she made me feel confident, comfortable and... safe. I didn't feel disconnected as some provider to patient do. Elrod, was professional but made me feel content and relaxed. I will definitely seek her out again.

November 20, 2012

Leigh is the best! Very attentive to her patients, and listens to their needs. Always very helpful. Explains everything.

November 19, 2012

Leigh Ellrod is the most wonderful PA. I would never go to anyone else

November 10, 2012

Amanda Leigh Elrod is a wonderful care provider. She spends the amount of time needed to care for any issues you have. Her explanations and discussions are very good. We love using her as our health care provider and have recommended her to others. Her student from Australia was also very good and courteous.

November 05, 2012

I had a good experience.

November 03, 2012

Leigh was excellent, as always. I feel like she really cares about me as a person.

October 23, 2012

Loved that they take the time to get to know you and your concerns.

October 22, 2012

Leigh Elrod is very attentive and does an excellent job explaining the problem and treatment.

October 22, 2012

Couldn't ask for anyone better. Dr. Elrod is AWESOME... And her knowledge and bedside manner just seem to get better everytime we come. Thank You!

October 17, 2012

Meeting Leigh was wonderful. I will continue to see her because of her quality of care. She took her time, listened to me, and was thorough.

October 12, 2012

PA Leigh also has included the Pharmacy Dr. in our time so that I have a better understanding about my treatment.

October 01, 2012

Leigh was fantastic. I felt like she had all the time in the world to address my concerns. She drew a picture and made sure I understood. I was so impressed when after explaining my options, she asked what I would like to do.

September 25, 2012

Leigh Elrod is a wonderful health care provider. Leigh always shows concern for me. During this particular visit, I was discussing with Leigh some depression I have been having. Leigh discussed with me different options and things I can do besides taking medication. Leigh has followed up with me on some of the things we discussed using MyChart. Leigh gives exceptional care during AND after the visit.

September 24, 2012

I would recommend this clinic. The providers I have seen have always been great. Love Leigh.

September 24, 2012

nurse and Pa were very informed, demonstrated their knowledge and experience in their actions and conversation. i was very happy and confident in their care.

September 24, 2012

no real discussion of follow up, but responsive on mychart

September 14, 2012

Leigh Elrod is the best provider I have ever had. I finally found someone I trust and someone who is actually trying to find solutions to my concerns.

September 11, 2012

Leigh Elrod is an excellent care provider. I feel like all my concerns are addressed, and she never makes me feel rushed. She thoroughly explains things to me, and involves me in decisions about my care.

September 10, 2012

Dr Leigh Elwood was extremely helpful and gave detailed information about medications and procedures as well as encouraging me to monitor a possible health issue.

September 04, 2012

Leigh was so kind and made me very comfortable even thought I was incredibly nervous. I've never had such a good experience. Thank you so much! I will definitely recommend her to others.

September 03, 2012

Always very easy to talk to, takes the time to understand what the problem is and does a great job of talking about different options and what would be the best treatment.

August 29, 2012

Dr. Elrod was for understanding of my problem and spoke to me in a concerned, personal way. I appreciated her assistance and empathy.

August 20, 2012

She was great. I would definitely recommend her to others.

August 18, 2012

I love Leigh Elrod. She addresses all my concerns and makes sure I'm taken care of. She's a fantastic provider and I'm going to be a long-time patient of hers. One of the best doctor visits I've ever had.

August 18, 2012

Leigh Elrod is an amazing provider - she takes the time to talk with me about all my concerns and shows she cares that I am healthy.

August 15, 2012

Leigh is outstanding, caring and competent.

August 14, 2012

Leigh is one of the best provider's I have seen. She is simply amazing!

August 13, 2012

Dr. Elrod is the best doctor I have had. She is thorough, explains well, and listens. I really am glad she's with the team.

August 13, 2012

I am new to Dr. Elrod and have been so impressed with her in every aspect of care! I have given her name out to friends and family members who are looking for a new Physician. She is amazing!

August 06, 2012

Excellent job and very caring.

July 31, 2012

Leigh was awesome. I came hoping to see Dr. Bachman, and I didn't know Leigh. I would be happy to receive care from her any time, in fact I would prefer it!

July 30, 2012

Makes the visit personable. Takes interest not only in the issue at hand but also the interests and activities I am involved with that may impact health choices.

July 23, 2012

These people do good work. That's why I patronize their business.

July 23, 2012

I wish that there was an "outstanding" button to select above. Leigh Elrod is one of the best health care providers that I have run across in a long time. I must admit, because I was feeling so horrible, I had my doubts about seeing a PA. She is great! Ev

July 23, 2012

Leah Elrod is simply amazing. She is the best and I hope she never leaves because I want her to be the one to see me every time I go in.

July 18, 2012

Ms. Elrod was so thorough & confident that I thought maybe she had been a corpsman in the military.

July 18, 2012

My provider was amazing - she spent time with me to figure out how she could help me feel better, answered all my questions, validated my feelings of frustration with another provider, and gave clear follow-up instructions.

July 14, 2012

Once she was able to come in, her she had complete focus and stayed in the room with me the whole time. She was very thorough and showed genuine concern for my health and other problems. Because I am able to go to her is the reason I am staying at Madsen.

July 13, 2012

I highly recommend Dr. Elrod to all of my friends and family. She is throrough and takes the perfect amount of time with me every time I see her.

July 06, 2012

I'm so impressed that my provider took all the time I needed to talk about my concerns. I never felt that she was in a hurry.

July 06, 2012

very good experience

July 06, 2012

I would and do recommend Leigh Elrod to other people. She is an excellent provider in every way. She is now my primary care person and I go to her for all my health needs.

July 03, 2012

Leigh is by far the most incredible medical person I have EVER dealt with! She is courteous, shows care and takes her time to really explain everything.

July 02, 2012

They introduced me to My Chart software and signed me up in the exam room. That is a great piece of software for communication with patient and provider or other staff. I was able to correct them on my medication list which they had on file and they took

June 26, 2012

Leigh is excellent. She is very good at making me feel comfortable where I can talk about my issues. She always smiles and includes me in the decisions. She also shows that she cares and takes the time to listen to what I am saying.

June 26, 2012

Ms. Elrod was friendly and made me feel comfortable. She answered my questions without using complicated medical language and without talking down to me. I had two forms that needed to be filled out for my employer and she was helpful and conscientious about doing that.

June 26, 2012

Leigh Elrod was very nice and infromatiive.

June 22, 2012

Leigh always makes you feel like you are her only patient in that when she is with you - she is totally focused on your needs.

June 22, 2012

I love Leigh Elrod. She is an excellent care provider.

June 22, 2012

overall, very good..

June 22, 2012

I would recommend her to everyone. In fact, I already do.

June 14, 2012

Physicians Assistant Amanda Leigh Elrod and I discussed my physical exam. She was very thorough and took what I thought (this really impressed me) was an extra amount of time to be sure that all of my concerns were discussed. Since I am an "informed patient" the two of us have a comprehensive conversation about my health. I really enjoy consulting with Leigh Elrod.

June 13, 2012

Leigh Elrod is the best care provider I have ever had. I have recommended her to several friends already.

June 11, 2012

I appreciate discussion of medication options both now and for future plans. Dr. Elrod spoke with me about options for medication during pregnancy- very helpful information.

June 06, 2012

The pa I saw was exceptional.I got answers to questions I have had satisfactorily answered in the past and she and the nursed were both extremely helpful. They even helped out with the two kids I brought to my exam.

May 19, 2012

I have recommended Leigh to others. She is very thorough, and gives the greatest explanations. She spends time with me to meet my needs.

May 16, 2012

The care provider was very nice and pleasant to talk to. I loved that she explained all of the steps we went through when I spend time with her. Unfortunately I felt like she spend a little too little time on the examination as I actually had to start up mu treatment again only a few days after I went to see her, because my condition wasn't completely cured, even though she told me it was.

May 12, 2012

I was really impressed by Leigh Elrod... she was great!

May 10, 2012

I realllly enjoyed Elrod PA.

May 09, 2012

Leigh is great, which is why I keep coming back to see her.

May 04, 2012

She is great.....best proivider I have seen.

May 04, 2012

Dr. Elrod was one of thee best doctors I have ever made an appointment with. She was very thorough but quick to the point as well. I really liked how she wasn't about wasting time and putting in the lab work orders right away for the follow up.

May 02, 2012

Leigh is an excellent provider. She always goes above and beyond what is expected. She is very efficient and good at what she does. I really appreciated her help during the appointment. Leigh is just the best of the best!

April 30, 2012

Leigh Elrod is the best care provider I have ever had. She is extremely attentive, and is kind and caring.

April 27, 2012

We always leave a clinic with a good mood and confidence and satisfaction about care we receive. Thank you!

April 27, 2012

we are pleasantly touched by doctor Amanda Leigh Elrod's attention and very satisfied by her professional approach to our health

April 27, 2012

Leigh Elrod spent a lot of time with me and really cares. She also followed up quickly with My Chart messages and information.

April 27, 2012

I coulda done with more complex language, It seems that for some people, the colloquial language is a bit too simple. Since this doesn't apply to most people, its not an issue

April 27, 2012

The whole staff was very friendly, but I was especially impressed with how much time Leigh Elrod, PA-C took to explain things to me and the amount of effort she put into the visit in general. She is the best care provider I've seen in a long time.

April 25, 2012

I loved Leigh! She was very personable and explained everything very well so that I was completely comfortable

April 21, 2012

Leigh Elrod was extremely helpful, understanding and kind. She helped me feel that my health problems were important and that she genuinely cared about my treatment/outcomes.

April 20, 2012

I've always had an outstanding experience with Dr. Elrod. She takes the time to listen to any concerns, is very thorough and genuinely cared.

April 20, 2012

Leigh Ellrod is one of those health care providers that you know you will remember all your life. She exhibits an incredible balance between being professional and timely while showing true concern. She takes the time to understand background and how it fits in with overall health rather than treating the surface problem. I hope she continues with you until I die as I'd prefer her be my healthcare provider the rest of my life (which I hope is still many years)!

April 12, 2012

Very professional

April 11, 2012

Leigh asked me if this or that was okay or if I wanted to do it. She included me in my care. Yes, she used words that I understood and explained everything very well. The time spent with me was terrific. I have to say that about each time I have visited any Provider at Madsen. They take the time with you that is needed to make sure every base is covered, you understand and all is well.

April 06, 2012

Leigh Elrod is great. I have referred several of my co-workers to her.

March 31, 2012

I think Leigh is amazing and I will continue seeing her.

March 30, 2012

Leigh always impresses me! She never rushes, always takes the time to make sure I have a full understanding of everything we discuss and makes sure that I have no questions. She goes above and beyond what any other providers I have seen in the past have offered.

March 27, 2012

Leigh and Lori (PA student) were both great. I liked that they listened to me, and that they explained the current theory for treatment of my sinus infection. I much prefer to have an understanding of the reasoning behind giving or withholding medication than to just be told what to do.

March 24, 2012

Last first: I don't tend to get into conversations where recommending a care provider is likely to occur. I have never had a female care provider and wasn't certain I wanted one, but she seems competent - I'll stick; give her a try.

March 21, 2012

Leigh has always taken time to explain to me everything. I feel I can trust her with anything I need to talk about and she will help me give me the best advise.

March 16, 2012

Leigh is a fabulous caregiver. She is thorough and listens well, and is professional without being intimidating.

March 15, 2012

I have been in to see Dr. Elrod several times and it has always been a great expierence! She is wonderful!

March 07, 2012

Leigh Elrod is an amazing provider. I have absolutely no complaints or concerns about my care under her supervision. In fact, the only time I had to see someone else and Leigh wasn't involved in my care, everything went awry. Leigh stays on top of everything. I trust her medical advice and treatment plans completely.

March 07, 2012

I had a very positive experience with Leigh Elrod.

March 02, 2012

My whole family loves Dr. Elrod. She has been a wonderful care provider.

March 02, 2012

very professional, warm, direct, open to questions, excellent experience with Elrod

February 29, 2012

very good

February 29, 2012

It was a brief visit but I did not feel rushed.

February 23, 2012

Love her!

February 18, 2012

My experiences with University of Utah Health Care over the years have generally been quite favorable. I have seen some great PAs and MDs. That said, I must note that Leigh Elrod has easily been the best of these. She is competent and personable, and her listening skills are truly exceptional. Such refined listening skills are not common anywhere, and especially not in the medical community. I have seen Leigh twice recently for sinus issues and will be seeing her for all my primary health care needs in the future, as well as recommending her to others. We should all be so lucky to have such a capable health care provider. I hope these comments will be passed to both Leigh and her supervisor. Thanks.

February 17, 2012

Both Leigh and her student PA were great!

February 16, 2012

Leigh is the best care provider I have ever had. I always leave the clinic with a clear understanding of my health and what steps need to be taken to feel better. This time around I went in for a physical because I am going to start training for a marathon. I left the clinic feeling really good about my decision and confident about the training I will be doing.

February 16, 2012

My PA was okay. She is obviously busy, but she did an okay job with me.

February 08, 2012

I have been to Leigh several times and she is amazing. She makes you feel very comfortable and always discusses with you possible options of treatment.

February 08, 2012

I really appreciate how the doctor took time to ask the open ended question of if there was anything else I was thinking about or worried about regarding my health in addition to addressing the primary reason for my visit.

January 25, 2012

Amanda was great. She took me seriously which means a lot to me as a patient.

January 24, 2012

My provider (Leigh Elrod) is very nice and attentive. She has been spending extra time with me lately, which has been of trememdous help

January 20, 2012

Leigh Elrod was fabulous.

January 19, 2012

I was very pleased with Dr. Elrod. She explained everything to me, but she didn't make me feel silly if I didn't understand something. I was very comfortable with her.

January 18, 2012

Leigh Elrod always addresses my questions with appropriate detail and concern.

January 18, 2012

I really appreciated the time my provider took to answer my questions about different concerns I had and the diagnosis and treatment options available to address those concerns.

January 04, 2012

Leigh was great. She was very thorough and an excellent communicator. I could not imagine a more positive experience with a service provider.