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Darin T. Ryujin
( out of 77 reviews )

Darin T. Ryujin, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sleep-Wake Center

801-581-2016
  • Darin Ryujin, Associate Professor (clinical), is a Physician Assistant at the Sleep Wake Center. He has provided patient care at the Sleep-Wake Center since 2003. As a Sleep Medicine provider, his clinical interests include general, sleep-health disparities and cross-cultural sleep medicine. He is the Vice Chair for Equity and Inclusive Culture, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Co-Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Utah Physician Assistant Program.

    Darin received his Master’s of Science from Marshall University and his Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Thoracic Society and Physician Assistant Education Association.

    Press-Ganey top 10% in Nation for Patient Satisfaction. He is a NCCPA board certified Physician Assistant.

    His current research interests include treatment of sleep disordered breathing in under represented groups and equity, diversity and inclusion in Physician Assistant education.

    Board Certification

    National Board for Respiratory Care

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 77 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.

    August 23, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Listens intentley. He will answer any question

    August 04, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very precise and careful with his communication . Kind and thoughtful . Made time for me when I needed it .

    July 16, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    GREAT!

    July 16, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He was knowledgeable, compassionate, kindeverything you hope a doctor will be (and which they seldom are).

    May 30, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I have appreciated his service to me as a patient.

    May 28, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He listens to all my concerns, answered all my questions. And helped me understand my disease and importance of using my machine all the time. To take it like I take my other medicines daily.

    May 20, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He was very thorough and listened to my feedback. He asked questions to ensure that he was addressing my concerns.

    May 16, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I have been seeing him for many years, and he gives me very good advice. He never seems to be in a rush and spends time explaining things to me. Ive enjoyed his service.

    May 08, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    A great provider. He has a welcoming personality and he sincerely cares.

  • Darin Ryujin, Associate Professor (clinical), is a Physician Assistant at the Sleep Wake Center. He has provided patient care at the Sleep-Wake Center since 2003. As a Sleep Medicine provider, his clinical interests include general, sleep-health disparities and cross-cultural sleep medicine. He is the Vice Chair for Equity and Inclusive Culture, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Co-Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Utah Physician Assistant Program.

    Darin received his Master’s of Science from Marshall University and his Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Thoracic Society and Physician Assistant Education Association.

    Press-Ganey top 10% in Nation for Patient Satisfaction. He is a NCCPA board certified Physician Assistant.

    His current research interests include treatment of sleep disordered breathing in under represented groups and equity, diversity and inclusion in Physician Assistant education.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Physician Assistant Studies
    Board Certification
    National Board for Respiratory Care

    Education history

    Certification Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program - American Association Medical Colleges Certificate
    Physician Assistant - University of Utah M.P.A.S.
    Graduate Training Exercise Physiology - Marshall University M.S.
    Exercise Physiology - University of Utah B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Ryujin D, Coombs J, Sturges D, Najmabadi S, Rodrguez JE, Maldonado M, Loder R, Yole-Lobe M, Bradley-Guidry C (2023). Academic Rank Disparities in Minoritized and Racialized Physician Assistant Educators. J Physician Assist Educ, 35(1), 32-39. (Read full article)
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