
Languages Spoken: English, Indonesian
Dr. Gottlieb is Board Certified in Internal Medicine as well as Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Care. He specializes in maintaining wellness and independence for older adults, including those with complex medical conditions. He received his medical degree in 1984 from West Virginia School of Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia. In 1987 He completed his post-graduate Primary Care Internal Medicine residency in 1987 at the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He also has completed a Master's of Public Health at the University of Utah.
Dr. Gottlieb leads an innovative primary care clinical program for older patients. The Geriatric Patient-Centered Medical Home is a patient-centered primary care clinic with an interprofessional team – geriatric nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacist and social worker – dedicated to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, coordinated care to promote older adult health and wellness.
Clinical Locations
Geriatric Care Clinic
801-581-2628
Fax: (801) 585-2293
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) Family & Preventive Medicine - Adjunct Associate Professor |
Academic Divisions | Geriatrics Public Health |
Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider 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 care provider
4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.8/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5

Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 22, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb is superb
UofU Patient
March 12, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I really like Dr. Gottlieb. He is interested in what I think and he shares a lot of information with me regarding my illness and issues.I feel honored that he would take quite a long time for our visits. I know he must be very busy, but since I live alone, it really helps me to talk with him.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb has been our doctor many years. He is excellent!!
UofU Patient
February 14, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb is the best!!!
UofU Patient
February 03, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Appreciate the time !!!!the concern and how he explains !!!!appreciate this Dr.!!!! I Think he's The Best Doctor!!!!
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb is knowledgeable, thorough and friendly=professional!
UofU Patient
December 15, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottleib is simply the best
UofU Patient
December 05, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
The doctor is not only knowledgeable, he is friendly and caring. It's almost a treat to visit.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb " walks on water". I trust him explicitly, he continues to educate himself, is patient, takes time and is concerned and caring.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
September 11, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
My visits with Dr. Gottleib are always are always very satisfying. He takes time to listen and gives advice concisely
UofU Patient
September 10, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
De Gottlieb is very professional and is a very good communicator.
UofU Patient
September 08, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
All I was concerned with was listened too and addressed.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Gottlieb is the best Dr. ever
UofU Patient
August 09, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. G-
UofU Patient
July 15, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb is very informative.
UofU Patient
July 12, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
July 11, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Very pleased.
UofU Patient
July 08, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Everything is good except your phone call system training.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent Doctor
UofU Patient
June 20, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
June 19, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
As usual very good,
UofU Patient
June 16, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb is always excellent.
UofU Patient
June 16, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
i appreciate this doctor and have confidence in his ability to make the right decisions
UofU Patient
June 13, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb offered outstanding professional care. He gave full attention to my expressed concerns and provided detailed explanations of his diagnosis and treatment.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I had about 3 questions to ask the doctor but he told me he had 3 other people waiting for him! So didn't get a chance to ask them!
UofU Patient
May 30, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
The young man (MA?) was very interested and professional. Dr Gottlieb is the perfect MD: well-read, professional, caring, funny , involved, contributing to the health of the world!....
UofU Patient
April 21, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
excellent
UofU Patient
April 04, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I appreciate Dr. Gottlieb's attention to my condition. He offered several treatment options.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I have always been very pleased with the treatment I have received.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
the doctor was very attentive and concerned with my wellness. he did a great job of addressing my concerns. he took the time to insure all my needs were addressed.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb was amazing! He spent 45 minutes with me, carefully addressing all my concerns, although several patients were waiting. He assured me he would follow up with medical records on specific concerns regarding notations in My Chart with which I disagreed. He did that before end of the day.
UofU Patient
February 20, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb is an amazing physician, knowledgable, competent, kind, funny, caring!!!!
UofU Patient
February 03, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
doctor appeared rushed
UofU Patient
February 02, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb has been taking care of my mom since 2019. He has always shown her respect, kindness, and compassion. He would always take the time to explain clearly what my mom is going through. We never felt rushed. Both my mom and I only felt kindness from him and his staff. We are grateful for his expertise and kindness.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
We are very pleased with the care Dr. Gottlieb has given us over the years.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
All good
UofU Patient
December 27, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
my number one choice for my health care have never had a disappointing experience
UofU Patient
December 23, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Very professional and caring.
UofU Patient
December 18, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
awesome
UofU Patient
December 15, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
professional, and excellent service.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
As always Dr. Gotllieb was professional, informative, and friendly. I will definitely give him great recommendations.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb is a gem. He's a wonderful doctor who listens, understands and advises with clarity. I recommend him to everyone who needs a geriatric doctor.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb is an outstanding physician--very professional; very extensive knowledge base; very caring; a real problem solver; shows real interest in my health maintenance and recovery.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Fred Gottlieb is outstanding!! He is the best doctor I have ever had!
UofU Patient
September 27, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb is a treasure. I find him to be interested, informed and a teacher at heart. he expresses interest in me, as a patient, and a person. growing old ain't for the faint of heart and I'd say he makes it as good as bad wrinkle.
UofU Patient
September 07, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
superb
UofU Patient
August 05, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Experience was positive!
UofU Patient
July 27, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb is the best physician I've ever had in my life.
Dr. Gottlieb is Board Certified in Internal Medicine as well as Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Care. He specializes in maintaining wellness and independence for older adults, including those with complex medical conditions. He received his medical degree in 1984 from West Virginia School of Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia. In 1987 He completed his post-graduate Primary Care Internal Medicine residency in 1987 at the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He also has completed a Master's of Public Health at the University of Utah.
Dr. Gottlieb leads an innovative primary care clinical program for older patients. The Geriatric Patient-Centered Medical Home is a patient-centered primary care clinic with an interprofessional team – geriatric nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacist and social worker – dedicated to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, coordinated care to promote older adult health and wellness.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) Family & Preventive Medicine - Adjunct Associate Professor |
Academic Divisions | Geriatrics Public Health |
Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine) |
Education History
Graduate Training | University of Utah School of Medicine Health Care Delivery in Underserved Populations M.P.H., 1995 |
Residency | UC Davis Medical Center Primary Care Internal Medicine Resident, 1987 |
Internship | UC Davis Medical Center Primary Care Internal Medicine Intern, 1985 |
Professional Medical | West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D., 1984 |
Graduate Training | Ohio University International Affairs; concentration in Southeast Asian Studies and International Development M.A., 1977 |
Graduate Training | University of Wisconsin-Madison Bahasa Indonesia , 1977 |
Undergraduate | University of Otago Anthropology , 1974 |
Undergraduate | Washington University in St. Louis Anthropology/Botany , 1973 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Gottlieb F (1994). Schistosomiasis haematobium infections presenting as central nervous system lesions. Am J Med, 97(1), 101-3.
- Gottlieb F, Deutsch J (1992). Red cell aplasia responsive to immunoglobulin therapy as initial manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Am J Med, 92(3), 331-3.
- Robbins J, Gottlieb F (1990). Sleep deprivation and cognitive testing in internal medicine house staff. West J Med, 152(1), 82-6.
Letter
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Gottlieb FL (2013). Poverty, Disaster Relief and International Health [Web]. Park City: TEDx Talks. Available: https://youtu.be/u8dZWXJ4OSo.
Global Impact
Education History
Undergraduate | University of Otago Anthropology |
Service
02/01/2018 | Faculty Attending Provider | Guatemala medical service with graduate Physicians Assistant students as clinical supervisor and daily education lectures | Global |
01/01/2010 | Volunteer | Perform Refugee and Asylum Evaluations | Global |
01/01/2006 | Country Director | Established rural development program in Nepal | Global |
01/01/2004 | Board Member | Utah-based International Medical/Community Health Development NGO | Global |
01/01/2000 | Consultant | Cebu, Philippines. Establishing rural public health program and teaching in urban hospice program | Global |
08/18/2016 | Consultant & Instructor | Establish and teach in the nation’s first International Medical Training Residency Program at Bhutan Khesar Gyalpo National University Medical Hospital | Bhutan |
03/08/2018 | Clinical Volunteer | Assessment of Health Issues facing remote Amazonian Tribe (Wairao-Carib) | Guyana |
02/15/2018 | Clinical Instructor | Department of Internal Medicine. Lectures and bedside teaching to interns and residents in the only Internal Medicine program in the country (Guyana National Hospital) | Guyana |
09/26/2016 | Consultant & Instructor | Served as Consultant and Instructor for the Bhutan Ministry of Health in establishing that nation's first Internal Medicine Residency Program. Assisted in developing a Palliative Care Service | Bhutan |
02/08/2016 | Medical Consultant | Rural medical clinic and eye program, Guatemala | Global |
01/01/2004 | Apprentice Fellow | Increasing citizen participation in issues of governance and public policy | Global |
01/01/2004 | Participant | Ongoing medical program in the Amazon Basin of Peru | Global |
01/05/2005 | Volunteer | Emergency tsunami relief, Aceh, Indonesia | Global |
01/01/2000 | Consultant | Care for Olympic athletes | Global |
01/01/1997 | Chair | Medical Subcommittee, International Relief Program | Global |
01/01/1999 | Volunteer | Village Health Program, Mexico | Global |
01/01/1990 | Volunteer | Evaluate acute refugee situation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Ethiopia |
01/01/1975 | Teacher | Highland primary school in Songura Southern Highlands | Global |