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Barbara C. Cahill
( out of 58 reviews )

Barbara C. Cahill, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Lung Transplant, Clinic 3
Salt Lake City
801-585-3697

University of Utah Hospital

Pulmonary, Clinic 3
Salt Lake City
801-581-7806
  • Barbara Cahill, MD, is a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.



    Dr. Cahill specializes in pulmonary medicine and lung transplantation. Additionally, she has clinical interests in tuberculosis and occupational lung disease. She completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois followed by residency and a fellowship at the University of Minnesota.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 58 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.

    June 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Cahill is a leader in the pulmonary field and will provide you with the best treatments available and provide follow up visits to check on your progress or change up procedures if necessary. I thankful for knowledge and the dedication she gives her patients, you leave knowing you've received the best plan to follow available. Thanks Dr Cahill.

    May 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Exceptional Doctor

    April 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is very knowledgeable, listen to me greatly, and cares about me

    March 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cahill is dedicated, positive, very knowledgeable, and determined to find solutions to my chronic asthma. I so appreciate her knowledge and skill in helping me on the road to recovery after years of suffering with asthma that was poorly managed. So grateful I found this dedicated doctor!

    March 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cahill is excellent. I'm grateful she's my doctor. She is smart, competent and very caring.

    March 07, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Wonderful physician ! Listens to you ! Very caring !

    February 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cahill is very knowledgeable and diligent in her patient care. I appreciate her help in finding a solution and treatment for long term, chronic asthma. She is finding solutions where others have failed, and I have every confidence in her and her staff.

    February 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Cahill has always taken the time to listen to any concerns I may have. She truly cares for her patients. I never feel like she is rushed to finish exams. She takes the time to ask about and discuss any other health issues I have been struggling with. My wife and I love Dr Cahill, she's the best!

    February 07, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She explained things and had a great sense of humor. A sense of humor is a must for me. Puts my mind to ease about my health and lets me see the positive.

  • Barbara Cahill, MD, is a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.



    Dr. Cahill specializes in pulmonary medicine and lung transplantation. Additionally, she has clinical interests in tuberculosis and occupational lung disease. She completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois followed by residency and a fellowship at the University of Minnesota.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Public Health
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pulmonary/Critical Care - University of Minnesota Hospitals Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Minnesota Hospitals Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Illinois - Peoria M.D.
    Biology - University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Ismail S, Sturrock A, Wu P, Cahill B, Norman K, Huecksteadt T, Sanders K, Kennedy T, Hoidal J (2008). NOX4 mediates hypoxia-induced proliferation of human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells: the role of autocrine production of transforming growth factor-{beta}1 and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol, 296(3), L489-99. (Read full article)