Frederick L. Gottlieb,
MD, MPH
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
4.7/ 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
November 25, 2022
University Hospital
Dr. Gottlieb listened to my concerns and addressed each one. He identified my undying problem and recommended a course of action. Very attentive and professional. Listened very well.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2022
University Hospital
I wish I could give Dr Gottkieb a 10! He's so great at listening and explaining everything:)
UofU Patient
November 11, 2022
University Hospital
I have mentioned Dr Gottlieb to relatives and friends,
UofU Patient
November 03, 2022
University Hospital
Fixed a frustration from previous visit . Always includes me in my care
UofU Patient
October 31, 2022
University Hospital
Dr. Gottlieb has always been very good to explain what needs to be done, when it is necessary.. My wife and I have had him as our PCP for about 16 years, and are VEERY pleased with his concern and help.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
September 10, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Took the time to give a thorough explanation of condition and on going treatment
UofU Patient
August 13, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb is amazing! He cares, takes his time, listens and explains things. You never feel rushed. I couldn't be happier than to have Dr Gottlieb watching over and advising on my medical journey.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Very good experience
UofU Patient
August 12, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
The doctor is very professional, affable and knowledgeab;e.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Gottlieb spent a significant amount of time with me in order to explain the state of my health. He discussed in detail my lab results. He went over the pros and cons of treatment options. I was very appreciative of the time and effort he put into my case.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent provider information
UofU Patient
August 05, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
SUPERB VISIT WITH DR. GOTTLIEB. THANK YOU ALL.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
The Doctor is always given grated vice attention to details , takes the time to explain everything so that I understand it.
UofU Patient
July 04, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I don't make a practice of referring physicians to friends.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent care and the time to to explain and make me calmer
UofU Patient
June 29, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
This was my first visit with the doctor...I really appreciated his explanations of my earlier test results and his recommendations regarding medications.
UofU Patient
June 13, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I have always been pleased with my visits with my Doctor.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb was thorough and responsive.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Superb health care from this Madden facility.
UofU Patient
June 04, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I highly recommend this provider. Dr. Gottlieb has gone above and beyond to make sure I know what is going on with my health issues and to ease my wellbeing anxieties. I really appreciate his extensive knowledge, experience, and skill level. All delivered with much humanness and a great sense of humor.
UofU Patient
May 21, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Wonderful doctor
UofU Patient
May 20, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
When seeing the doctor, I told him about the medicines I was taking and told him about dizziness but not much was said!
UofU Patient
May 19, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
HE DOES A GOOD JOB CONSIDERING THE CHALLNGES HE FACES WITH A BROKEN MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
As always, an excellent visit with Dr Gottlieb.
UofU Patient
April 03, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Gottlieb is an absolute star - personable, smart, caring & wise!
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!!
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 |