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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.

    October 17, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cahill is an excellent provider.

    September 04, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I truly believe that Dr Cahill does everything possible to provide the best health care that can be found anywhere. I trust her decisions and instructions on my behalf and feel I couldn't find better help.

    July 31, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very friendly and explains everything well

    July 10, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cahill was very thorough and explained the procedure clearly, identifying the pro's and con's. I felt like she genuinely cared about me and my medical condition. I left feeling I had a better understanding of my condition and the process moving forward. I would recommend her to anyone with my medical condition knowing they will get the facts so they can make good decisions.

    July 03, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Good Doctor helped me alot

    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!

  • 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)