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Frederick L. Gottlieb
( out of 313 reviews )

Frederick L. Gottlieb, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English, Indonesian

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Geriatric Care Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2628
  • 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.

    Specialties

    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

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 313 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

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 20, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    just a great individual

    June 13, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Gottlieb is wonderful and I would recommend him to anyone needing a geriatric physician.

    June 06, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Gottlieb is an asset to the university, geriatrics department. He is kind, knowledgeable and empathetic. He treats his patience as if they are his only concern. He takes time to explain things until he is certain his patient understands. He allows one to question and be a part of any decisions. All doctors should emulate Dr. Gottlieb!

    June 05, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    He cares about his patients and has studied their case so he knows what they need.

    June 04, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very knowledgeable and helpful.

    May 23, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I can say without any reservation that Dr. Frederick Gottlieb is by far the best geriatric doctor in the world. During my long life here in the US and other countries during my visits, I have never had such a high-caliber treatment from any other doctor. He is a priceless gem!! I have heard similar assessment from other people who have had their visits with Dr. Gottlieb. Dr. Gottlieb's holistic approach to patient care is perhaps the most noteworthy feature of his practice. This is so much needed yet it is so rare. I always feel that I am getting the most individualistic care when I visit him at his clinic, that I am not just another patient with similar issues that needs his attention. He is most knowledgable about all aspects of an aging patient, and he knows where exactly the patient fits in the big scheme. He helps us restore our confidence in our own wellbeing, which is so unique. Just by visiting him at his clinic, I feel that I am getting better. He is truly unique!!

    May 21, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Gottlieb is an outstanding physician.

    May 09, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    He is very knowledgeable in all fields of medicine and is willing to share his medical knowledge.

    May 08, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    There is no other doctor as good and as caring as Dr. Frederick Gottlieb. I feel most comfortable and confident whenever I go to visit him at the clinic. Dr. Gottlieb treats his patients with respect and care. He listens to them most carefully and and includes the patients in the process of their own concerns, thereby making them feel empowered about their own wellbeing. He has the utmost empathy for his patients and he invests a lot of time and energy into treating them in the most humane way. He looks at the medical symptoms of the patients in a wholistic manner, not isolating the ailments from the patients as they are. This makes all the difference as it makes the patient feel comfortable in sharing their concerns, knowing that they would be given due respect of their own ideas about themselves. I feel all this every time I go there to see him. I cannot ever think of visiting any other doctor for my geriatric ailments, knowing that I am getting the best possible care from him.

  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics
    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 Health Care Delivery in Underserved Populations - University of Utah School of Medicine M.P.H.
    Residency Primary Care Internal Medicine - UC Davis Medical Center Resident
    Internship Primary Care Internal Medicine - UC Davis Medical Center Intern
    Professional Medical West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training International Affairs; concentration in Southeast Asian Studies and International Development - Ohio University M.A.
    Graduate Training Bahasa Indonesia - University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Undergraduate Anthropology - University of Otago
    Undergraduate Anthropology/Botany - Washington University in St. Louis

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Gottlieb F (1994). Schistosomiasis haematobium infections presenting as central nervous system lesions. Am J Med, 97(1), 101-3. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. Robbins J, Gottlieb F (1990). Sleep deprivation and cognitive testing in internal medicine house staff. West J Med, 152(1), 82-6. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Gottlieb F (1992). Risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection among Peace Corps volunteers in Zaire. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Intern Med, 152(9), 1925, 1929. (Read full article)

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Gottlieb FL (2013). Poverty, Disaster Relief and International Health [Web]. Park City: TEDx Talks. Available: https://youtu.be/u8dZWXJ4OSo.