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Barbara C. Cahill
( out of 85 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 in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine and 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

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 85 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 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr, Cahill is an exceptional physician. She has excellent bedside manner. She listens, is very thorough in the exams, and she thinks outside the box. I always feel heard, understood, and cared about by Dr. Cahill. She follows through will all prescriptions, order, and refills.

    June 12, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She's the best doctor you could have if you have lung issues. I trust her with my life.

    May 12, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Very thorough and caring. Explained things well.

    April 11, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Cahill is very good and knowledgeable! She's willing to help and listens to my concerns and questions!!

    February 28, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Cahill is top notch. She is very knowledgeable and thorough, explains everything in detail and cares about her patients. I highly recommend Dr. Cahill to anyone.

    February 27, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Barbara Cahill is guaranteed to be the best physician you will ever meet. I wish I lived close enough to have her take care of my issues. She's awesome

    February 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Cahill gives 100% of her attention while in the clinic with the patient. Nothing distracts her from completely answering all questions and provides positive reinforcement of healing and encouragement to succeed in Rehabilitation. Dr Cahill is a strength on any team.

    January 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Cahill definitely knows what she is talking about and made us feel very comfortable

    January 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Gave me encouragement and how to deal with my condition.

  • 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 in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine and 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 -Professor
    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
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Minnesota Hospitals Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Illinois - Peoria M.D.
    Undergraduate 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)