Robert Yenchek
( out of 97 reviews )

Robert Yenchek, MD, MSc

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

St. Mark’s Hospital East Medical Building

Wasatch Kidney Specialists
Salt Lake City
801-281-5996

  • Robert Yenchek, MD, MSc, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Yenchek received his Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in 2001. He went on to receive his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005. He then completed his Internal Medicine training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL in 2008. He studied at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for his Nephrology subspecialty training, which he finished in 2011. While at the University of Pittsburgh, he completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research in 2012. Dr. Yenchek joined the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists in 2012, where he serves as the medical director of the Lakeside Dialysis Unit and the DaVita West Bountiful. Dr. Yenchek practices clinical nephrology at the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists with his main office at St. Mark’s Hospital. His practice locations also include the Farmington Health Center as well as the Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center at the main University Hospital. He provides inpatient coverage at St. Mark’s Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, LDS hospital, Promise Hospital, and Landmark Hospital. His clinical interests include acute and chronic kidney disease, kidney stone care, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant care.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 97 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 28, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Good Doc.

    February 22, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Excellent doctor

    February 22, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Very good and caring.

    February 07, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    dr yenchek is one of the best doctors i have experienced, and I have experienced many

    January 22, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Great health care provider and teacher. If you have concerns he's more than willing to walk you through it.

    January 12, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Very thorough. Answered all of my questions & provided clear recommendations for continuing activities.

    January 10, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Yenchek seems to only have my well being in mind. He explains test results, is positive with changes I have made and checks to make sure everything is being done that needs to be

    January 09, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He¿s a great Dr as well as an individual

    November 09, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    The Dr was hamstrung by not having medical records and test results iny patient record

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  • Robert Yenchek, MD, MSc, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Yenchek received his Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in 2001. He went on to receive his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005. He then completed his Internal Medicine training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL in 2008. He studied at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for his Nephrology subspecialty training, which he finished in 2011. While at the University of Pittsburgh, he completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research in 2012. Dr. Yenchek joined the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists in 2012, where he serves as the medical director of the Lakeside Dialysis Unit and the DaVita West Bountiful. Dr. Yenchek practices clinical nephrology at the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists with his main office at St. Mark’s Hospital. His practice locations also include the Farmington Health Center as well as the Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center at the main University Hospital. He provides inpatient coverage at St. Mark’s Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, LDS hospital, Promise Hospital, and Landmark Hospital. His clinical interests include acute and chronic kidney disease, kidney stone care, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant care.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Nephrology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)

    Education history

    Fellowship University of Pittsburgh Chief Fellow
    Clinical Research - University of Pittsburgh M.Sc.
    Fellowship Nephrology - University of Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital & Pittsburgh Veteran’s Affairs Hospital Fellow
    Internal Medicine - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine M.D.
    Biochemistry, Honors Program in Medical Education - Northwestern University B.S.

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