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Patient Rating:

4.5 out of 5

806 Patient Ratings
59 Patient Comments

Richard D. Sontheimer, M.D.

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

Richard D. Sontheimer, MD, Professor of Dermatology has specialized expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin changes that occur in autoimmune rheumatic (arthritic) diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, and vasculitis. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Dermatologic Immunology, and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. Dr. Sontheimer's main focus is patient care, education, and patient-oriented translational clinical research.

Dr. Sontheimer is recognized internationally for his clinical expertise and research accomplishments relating to the skin problems experienced by lupus and dermatomyositis patients. He has been listed in Best Doctors of America and America's Top Doctors and has been elected to several prestigious medical and scientific research societies including the American Society of Clinical Investigation and Association of American Physicians.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 581-2955 Dermatology & Laser Center
6095 South 300 East
Murray, UT 84107
(801) 581-2955 University Hospital
Dermatology, Clinic 28
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Dermatology - Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of Dermatology (Dermatological Immunology/Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology)
American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

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
4.5
My confidence in doctor
4.5
Time doctor spent with me
4.4
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.7
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.5
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.6
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.6
Wait time at clinic
4.2
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.7

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 28, 2013

Dr. Sontheimer's professional insight and knowledge is superb. He was most courteous and helpful in answering my questions and attending to my needs.

May 21, 2013

My husband and I always enjoy Dr. Southmeier. We will always come back to him

May 20, 2013

Dr Sonheimer seems clinically excellent, with a very comforting "bedside manner". Only concern is that he did not look in my chart while in the room, and seemed to not recall events of my previous visit w/him, ie seemed to rely on me to fill in info from past visit.

May 20, 2013

very much like the dr at both his facilities

May 07, 2013

I felt really rushed at the end. I wanted to ask him some questions about acne, and he told me "next time," that he didnt have time during this appointment. I even asked the nurse if I could talk to him about the acne. That was a frusteration that I would have had to drive clear back there for another appointment just to ask him for some medication for my acne. And I wont...

May 06, 2013

Excellent physician and care. Worth waiting for.

April 28, 2013

dr. Sonthrimer is the best dr. I have ever had!! I feel complete trust in him.

April 11, 2013

Again, excellent experience - not common these days with doctor visits.

April 09, 2013

I have already recommended this care provider and both clinics have been exceptionally pleased and they are different ages and issues

April 08, 2013

Dr. Sontheimer was really comforting to me with his obvious knowledge of the issue but also with the empathy and the confidence he expressed to me regarding the outcome of the condition.

March 28, 2013

very good

March 02, 2013

Ever visit Dr. Sontheimer takes whatever time I need to answer question & explain what & how of my condition. He never rushes me but takes the time I need to explain things to me so I understand. He's Great!

March 01, 2013

good

February 11, 2013

very happy with Dr. Sontheimer

January 21, 2013

I have been to Dr. Sonheimer before and would certainly recommend him to anyone.

December 25, 2012

My condition is rare and the Doctor described my condition in the exact way I had been describing it. Very glad to have it diagnoses

December 03, 2012

Dr. Sontheimer is very caring. He has a wonderful bedside manner. He took time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions.

November 20, 2012

Wanted to be contacted by my cell number, but a message was left on my home answering machine. It was good news, biopsy was benign, but am still trying to get to talk to care provider about the details of the biopsy.

November 19, 2012

A little too touchy, more a salesman than provider

November 06, 2012

uncertain that provider is giving most up to date or expidient remedies

November 05, 2012

Great job by Dr. Sontheimer and his team.

October 29, 2012

Dr. Sontheimer was very friendly and respectful. I felt like he was present with me and focused on my questions and concerns. I was nervous about the biopsy, and he worked very well with the nurse to put me at ease and do the procedure very quickly and painlessly. I was very impressed with their teamwork and very relieved to have such an experienced and respectful doctor.

October 25, 2012

Good experience.

October 22, 2012

Very neutral experience, nothing to set it apart in a good or bad way. I do feel like I was given good information, but also felt like it was very routine for the care providers and while I understand that they see issues like this often, it's not a common occurrence to me.

October 20, 2012

I have already recommended this doctor to 2 people.

October 16, 2012

The provider looked me over in about 30 seconds, said they were very busy or overbooked or something and is making me come back a second time for a seemingly minor procedure (punch biopsy). I'm not too impressed.

October 15, 2012

Dr. Sontheimer is a very knowledgable physician and gave me quick and quality care during my appointment.

October 09, 2012

Appreciated the follow up call

October 08, 2012

Dr. Sontheimer is an excellent doctor who was very willing to address my many concerns during the visit.

September 28, 2012

Been long, drawn-out treatment with no solution obvious in sight. Although caregiver remains optimistic, patient remains sceptical.

September 27, 2012

Dr. S didn't really know who I was, even though he had seen me once previously.

September 26, 2012

Dr. Sontheimner acknowledged my pain, my concerns, and answers all questions. He told me what to expect and was active in searching out answers.

September 24, 2012

VERY informative and helpful!

September 24, 2012

the doctor was kind of in and out he DID answer the questions i had for him and was patient with my questions.

August 22, 2012

I feel I have finally found a physician that cares about me and what I am going through. I highly recommend him as an excellent caring physician that I can trust.

August 13, 2012

I would absolutely recommend this physician; I do not like dermatology visits but for the first time ever I felt comfortable with this visit.

August 07, 2012

Dr. Sontheimer was one of the friendliest doctors I've ever been too. He made me feel very comfortable and he was very good at letting me know what he was doing and describing his professional opinions/conclusions to me. I was very confident in the care I was getting.

July 26, 2012

Just a great Dr. Easy going and shows genuine concern.

July 26, 2012

very professional doc

July 23, 2012

Dr Sondheim was very professional and kind.

July 19, 2012

I would recommend this doctor to anyone needing dermatology care.

July 06, 2012

Feel very good about appt

July 06, 2012

Provider listened to my concerns and addresses them all, didn't dismiss me or rush me.

July 01, 2012

Everyone in the exam room was polite and thorough in their explanations to me.

June 29, 2012

I really like Dr. Sontheimer. He is extremely kind, patient, and courteous. I find him very easy to talk to and will definitely recommend him to my friends and family!!!

June 19, 2012

The doctor's visit was quick and to the point, concerning how to proceed with the treatment.

May 07, 2012

My care provider was great! He explained everything well, and helped me understand what he was doing while I was there and what I needed for follow-up care.

March 28, 2012

In regards to Dr. Sontheimer, I was very pleased. He didn't act as if he was rushed or had more important issues. He listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions thoroughly. He went into details about the things that were going on with my issue. I was really happy with how this visit went. If I ever have any other dermatological problems or a friend who needs a recommendation, I will definitely see Dr. Sontheimer again.

March 20, 2012

I think the doctor was fine. Seemed knowledgeable. He gave me a new option and appeared confident it would work. I guess he was somewhat open to questions, but by that point, I had pretty much resigned that I wouldn't be heard and just wanted to leave.

March 20, 2012

I felt very comfortable during the exam and was happy with the outcome. I would definitely see Dr. Sontheimer again and recommend him to others.

March 19, 2012

The Dr. seen me for a total of five minutes. He entered the room, asked a couple of questions, and then predicted he would not be the best to assist me with the issue. The Dr. told me a specialist would be better for this type of mole removal. He said he would have their people contact me to follow up. I still have not heard from anyone from the clinic. I was frustrated with the whole situation. I payed a co-pay of $50.00 for being told they couldnt help me. I felt like I gave as much information I could before the visit..They couldve told me to see the specailist from the start. The appt. was a total waste of time and money. The most frustrating item is that there has not been any follow up whats so ever.

March 12, 2012

It was a very positive experience.

March 12, 2012

Explained options for treatment clearly.

March 02, 2012

He was rude, accusatory, and did not physically examine me.

February 15, 2012

This doctor's "bedside manner" is better than some others I have seen in this clinic in the past. He was friendler and smiled and didn't act "rushed."

February 14, 2012

Very experienced, respectful and knowledgeable.

February 02, 2012

Both Dr. Sontheimer and the graduate student doctor were really great. It was a completely different experience than other dermatologists I have seen for this problem.

February 01, 2012

I had a very positive experience visiting Dr. Sontheimer. He made me feel comfortable and calm. He expressed real concern for my condition. He explained the treatment for my condition in clear and understandable language. He took his time with my visit and was willing to address another concern of mine, outside of the initial medical concern that brought me to the clinic. Dr. Sontheimer was just wonderful! I no longer have to worry about my dermatological needs, because I plan on visiting him if other issues occur! I most certainly would recommend Dr. Sontheimer to others looking for a dermatologist.

January 11, 2012

Doctor was very nice, professional, didn't act in a hurry, explained things well. I was very comfortable around him and would recommend him to others.