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Michael A. Incze
( out of 72 reviews )

Michael A. Incze, MD, MSEd

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000
  • Dr. Michael Incze is a primary care physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine who is board certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine. His clinical interests include patient education, high value care, and caring for vulnerable populations including people experiencing homelessness and people with substance use disorders. He regularly volunteers at the Fourth Street Clinic, a federally qualified health center that specialized in providing care to people experiencing homelessness. He is a volunteer physician at the Rosebud Indian Health Service hospital in South Dakota. He also founded a clinic that focuses on providing primary care-based addiction treatment at Sugarhouse Health Center.

    Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Incze is involved in several research, quality improvement, and educational initiatives aimed at improving care for patients with chronic pain and substance use disorders. He serves as a faculty member at the school of medicine and mentors medical students, residents, and fellows. He is also interested in medical writing and has authored numerous commentaries that have appeared in top-tier medical journals. He is the current patient page editor for JAMA Internal Medicine.

    Dr. Incze attended medical school at University of California, Davis and residency at the University of California, San Francisco. In his free time he enjoys cycling, cooking, travelling, and composing music.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 72 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 04, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He takes the time to listen.

    July 20, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I felt Dr. Incze cared and was very thorough.

    July 06, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent

    May 28, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr, Incze is a great doctor, He has Keep me clean of drugs for 3 years. Because of this I have been able to process the death of my life partner of 32 years. Michael was intersted in my physical and emotional state of mind, He is one of my best doctors that I could ever have/

    May 20, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Incze is perhaps the best doctor I have ever seen. He is respectful kind and knowledgeable and always listens to my concerns and includes me in any decisions regarding my health. I am so grateful that I was able to see him through my health issues.

    May 19, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very informed and helpful.

    May 12, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    hes great

    May 06, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I have never had a primary care provider listen so well or advocate so strongly. I am eternally grateful.

    April 29, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Easy to work with.

  • Dr. Michael Incze is a primary care physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine who is board certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine. His clinical interests include patient education, high value care, and caring for vulnerable populations including people experiencing homelessness and people with substance use disorders. He regularly volunteers at the Fourth Street Clinic, a federally qualified health center that specialized in providing care to people experiencing homelessness. He is a volunteer physician at the Rosebud Indian Health Service hospital in South Dakota. He also founded a clinic that focuses on providing primary care-based addiction treatment at Sugarhouse Health Center.

    Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Incze is involved in several research, quality improvement, and educational initiatives aimed at improving care for patients with chronic pain and substance use disorders. He serves as a faculty member at the school of medicine and mentors medical students, residents, and fellows. He is also interested in medical writing and has authored numerous commentaries that have appeared in top-tier medical journals. He is the current patient page editor for JAMA Internal Medicine.

    Dr. Incze attended medical school at University of California, Davis and residency at the University of California, San Francisco. In his free time he enjoys cycling, cooking, travelling, and composing music.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Psychiatry -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Adult Psychiatry
    General Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)

    Education history

    Residency Internal Medicine - University of California, San Francisco Resident
    Medicine - University of California, Davis School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Pace University M.S.Ed.
    Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry - University of Utah B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Incze MA, Huebler S, Chen D, Stofko A, Wu C, Baylis JD, Wells C, Babbel D (2024). Hospitalists' Attitudes and Experiences With Posthospitalization Care Transitions for Patients With Substance Use Disorders: A Cross-sectional Analysis. J Addict Med. (Read full article)
    2. Incze MA, Covinsky KE, Inouye SK (2024). Introducing the Expanded JAMA Internal Medicine Editorial Fellowship. JAMA Intern Med, 184(3), 241. (Read full article)
    3. Zhang GY, Incze MA (2024). I Am Worried I Have Sciatica-What Do I Need to Know? JAMA Intern Med, 184(1), 122. (Read full article)
    4. Incze MA, Azari S, Finnell DS (2023). Amplifying the Strength and Leadership of Nurses in Opioid Use Disorder Care-Loud and PROUD. JAMA Intern Med, 183(12), 1354-1356. (Read full article)
    5. Incze MA, Grady D, Inouye SK (2023). Announcing Expanded Content for Clinicians Through the Clinical Review and Education Section at JAMA Internal Medicine. JAMA Intern Med. (Read full article)
    6. Incze MA, Chen D, Galyean P, Kimball ER, Stolebarger L, Zickmund S, Gordon AJ (2023). Examining the Primary Care Experience of Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study. J Addict Med, 17(4), 401-406. (Read full article)
    7. Incze MA, Sehgal SL, Hansen A, Garcia L, Stolebarger L (2023). Evaluation of a Primary Care-Based Multidisciplinary Transition Clinic for Patients Newly Initiated on Buprenorphine in the Emergency Department. Subst Abus, 44(3), 220-225. (Read full article)
    8. Zhang GY, Incze MA (2023). What Should I Know About Hormones for Symptoms of Menopause? JAMA Intern Med. (Read full article)
    9. Zhang GY, Incze MA (2023). What Should I Know About Stopping Routine Cancer Screening? JAMA Intern Med. (Read full article)
    10. Incze MA, Kelley AT, Singer PM (2023). Implementing the White House's Strategic Plan to Save Lives Amid the Opioid Crisis: Reaching for the "North Star". JAMA, 329(9), 705-706. (Read full article)
    11. Incze MA (2023). Redesigning Opioid Pain Agreements to Promote Patient-Centered Care. JAMA Intern Med, 183(3), 179-180. (Read full article)
    12. Incze MA, Kelley AT, Johnson K (2022). Reexamining Medicaid Patient Review and Restriction Programs Amid the Evolving Opioid Epidemic. JAMA Intern Med. (Read full article)
    13. Parks AL, Incze MA (2022). What Can At-home Genetic Tests Tell Me About My Health? JAMA Intern Med, 182(6), 691. (Read full article)
    14. Incze MA, Kelley AT, Singer PM (2021). Heterogeneous State Cannabis Policies: Potential Implications for Patients and Health Care Professionals. JAMA, 326(23), 2363-2364. (Read full article)
    15. Incze MA (2021). Reassessing the Role of Routine Urine Drug Screening in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment. JAMA Intern Med, 181(10), 1282-1283. (Read full article)
    16. Incze MA (2021). Should I Get a Coronary CT Scan? JAMA Intern Med, 181(5), 732. (Read full article)
    17. Incze MA (2021). At the Cusp - Reimagining Infective Endocarditis Care amid the Opioid Epidemic. N Engl J Med, 384(4), 297-299. (Read full article)
    18. Incze MA, Tobey ML, Sequist TD (2020). Investing in the Health of American Indians and Alaska Natives. JAMA Intern Med, 180(5), 633-634. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Incze MA, Kelley AT, James H, Nolan S, Stofko A, Fordham C, Gordon AJ (2024). Post-hospitalization Care Transition Strategies for Patients with Substance Use Disorders: A Narrative Review and Taxonomy. [Review]. J Gen Intern Med. (Read full article)
    2. Kelley AT, Incze MA, Baylis JD, Calder SG, Weiner SJ, Zickmund SL, Jones AL, Vanneman ME, Conroy MB, Gordon AJ, Bridges JFP (2022). Patient-centered quality measurement for opioid use disorder: Development of a taxonomy to address gaps in research and practice. [Review]. Subst Abus, 43(1), 1286-1299. (Read full article)
    3. Dickman S, Mirza R, Kandi M, Incze MA, Dodbiba L, Yameen R, Agarwal A, Zhang Y, Kamran R, Couban R, Guyatt G, Hanna S (2020). Mortality at For-Profit Versus Not-For-Profit Hemodialysis Centers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. [Review]. Int J Health Serv, 51(3), 371-378. (Read full article)

    Commentary

    1. Incze MA (2021). Necessity of Coronary CT Scans-Reply. JAMA Intern Med, 181(9), 1259. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Incze MA, Garland EL (2023). Mobilizing Primary Care Against the Opioid Crisis in the Post X-Waiver Era. J Gen Intern Med, 38(16), 3618-3620. (Read full article)
    2. Incze MA, Parks AL, Stern RJ (2022). Teaching a Deeper Understanding of the Medical Literature. J Gen Intern Med, 38(4), 1059-1060. (Read full article)
    3. Incze MA, Kelley AT, Gordon AJ (2022). Champions Among Us: Leading Primary Care to the Forefront of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment. J Gen Intern Med, 37(7), 1771-1773. (Read full article)
    4. Incze MA, Kelley AT, Gordon AJ (2021). Improving Opioid Use Disorder Treatment through Quality Assessment. J Gen Intern Med, 36(9), 2820-2822. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Incze MA, Kelley T, Singer PM (2023). The White House's Strategic Plan to Address the Opioid Crisis-Reply. [Letter to the editor]. JAMA, 329(24), 2195. (Read full article)
    2. Kelley AT, Incze MA (2022). The need for a more inclusive and objective approach in developing a core outcomes set for opioid use disorder. [Letter to the editor]. Addiction, 118(1), 194-195. (Read full article)
    3. Incze MA, Slawek D, Cunningham CO (2020). The Importance of Pediatric Safety in Tetrahydrocannabinol Education-Reply. [Letter to the editor]. JAMA Intern Med, 180(7), 1027. (Read full article)

    Other

    1. Warrier G, Incze MA (2021). I Want to Lose Weight: Which Diet Is Best? JAMA Intern Med (181(9), p. 1268). United States. (Read full article)
    2. Incze MA, Kompala T (2020). I'm Worried About Low Testosterone-What Should I Know? JAMA Intern Med (180(6), p. 920). United States. (Read full article)
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