
Languages Spoken: English
Jennifer Leiser, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician and currently serves as Chief of the Family Medicine Division of the University of Utah School of Medicine. She received a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and religion. She received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1987. She completed her family medicine residency in 1990 at a community hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. She was in private practice in White Bear Lake, Minnesota for seven years before moving to Salt Lake City in 1998 to join the faculty at the University of Utah. Since that time she has practiced at the Sugarhouse clinic. Dr. Leiser enjoys the broad range of patients and problems encountered in family medicine. Her professional interests include women's health, adult medicine, pediatrics and geriatrics. In her spare time, Dr. Leiser is likely in her garden or hiking the beautiful Wasatch mountains.
Very limited availability for new patients
Clinical Locations
801-581-2000
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Family & Preventive Medicine
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Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | Family 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
4.7/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 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
December 18, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I would recommend this doctor to anyone.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Leiser is by far the best physician I have ever had. She has helped solve odd, complex allergy issues.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Leiser is genuinely interested in my well being and speaks to me with respect and in terms I clearly understand. She has done more to meet my medical needs in a few months than my previous doctor did in almost five years.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Leiser is great. I have great confidence in her abilities.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
i just needed a refill on medication and had never seen her before.
UofU Patient
July 20, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I've been seeing Dr. Leiser for over a decade and recommend her to everyone
UofU Patient
May 16, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Leiser is the best!
UofU Patient
May 15, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
My Doctor encourages questions. They make sure I understand what we discussed and the next steps.
UofU Patient
May 06, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Good experience in general and I think the tele-visit will improve with practice and streamlining of the technical aspects.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She is an exceptional provider. She also helped get tested.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. JENNIFER P. LEISER made an effort to patiently and genuinely interacted with me. She answered all my questions and corners. She spent time ordered all labs for me to make sure I am in a good condition. She was excellent helping me and very caring. I am very lucky to have her as my primary doctor.
UofU Patient
January 26, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I think Dr Leiser is great.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Would recommend for PRN care but not establish as primary care due to long wait times
UofU Patient
December 01, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I've been a patient of Dr. Leiser's for 20 years. I especially appreciate the continuity of seeing the same PCP over that period of time.
UofU Patient
November 10, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lesser is always attentive and communicates very well. She is one of the best doctors I've seen and I recommend her on a regular basis.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 20, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Everyone at the Sugar House clinic is great, but Dr. Leiser is superb. She is intelligent and kind. I did not feel rushed through my appointment and all of my concerns were addressed.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
The Dr. thoroughly took her time going over many things about my health with me.
UofU Patient
June 08, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Very positive. .
UofU Patient
March 09, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
dr Leiser is amazing!!
UofU Patient
March 06, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. JENNIFER P. LEISER were friendly and welcoming. She is a great physician who spent a lot of time to answer all my questions. She is outstanding teacher and very personable. I am very lucky to have her to be my physician! Thank you Dr. Leiser again!
UofU Patient
January 21, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She did a phenomenal job! She asked me questions about my past and current health problems in order to have a better understanding on how to properly care for me. She also took some extra time with me to be sure she was really helping me to the best of her ability.
UofU Patient
December 02, 2018
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr lesier is a excellent doctor
UofU Patient
November 08, 2018
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
would have liked some explanation about an abnormal ekg
UofU Patient
October 24, 2018
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I appreciate that Dr. Leiser includes me in our decision making
UofU Patient
October 17, 2018
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
This was a group appt. of Dr. Leiser's type 2 diabetic patients. I think this is a great idea because it gives the participants motivation to improve diet and exercise. I think Dr. Leiser is super. The pharmacists and staff who assisted were terrific. I don't remember the names to give individual accolades except for MA Cheryl who I have dealt with in the past. A very nice and competent assistant.
UofU Patient
September 24, 2018
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
dr lesier is a compassionate knowledgeable doctor that I've ever met and highly recommend her to anybody
UofU Patient
August 10, 2018
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Leiser has been my PCP for a number of years. She is kind, warm, caring. She is friendly and always willing to chat if necessary. She is wonderful!
UofU Patient
August 04, 2018
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
doctor is the best
UofU Patient
May 31, 2018
Dr. Leiser is always great at explaining things in detail and easy to understand.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2018
good
UofU Patient
April 14, 2018
I do recommend Dr. Leiser to others. She's wonderful!
UofU Patient
March 09, 2018
dr. laser is the best I would refer her to anybody
UofU Patient
December 13, 2017
Dr. Leiser is wonderful. I have recommended her to several people over the years. She always takes time to discuss issues and explain her recommendations.
UofU Patient
November 06, 2017
The Sugar House clinical staff are always professional and wonderful with my son!
UofU Patient
August 05, 2017
she helped me solve a problem that was bothering me. she has been my doctor for over 12 years.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2017
Dr. Leiser is truly an extraordinary physician - and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have found her. Every single "5" score on this evaluation is absolutely earned. She is genuine in her care of patients, she is up to date in her knowledge of recent research, she treats me with a holistic approach and I never, ever feel as though she is rushing to get to the next patient. She takes time to answer all of my questions - and does so thoroughly. And - she always practices excellent hand hygiene when coming into my room - which is very important to me and the prevention of the spread of infection.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2017
Dr Lieser is the very best provider that I have EVER had she has been my doctor for over 10 years I will never switch doctors EVER. Thank You.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2017
I've always liked and enjoyed going to Dr Leiser's office
UofU Patient
March 08, 2017
Even though she was running behind (I waited 45 minutes past my appointment time), Dr. Leiser took the time to listen and talk to me about all my concerns.
UofU Patient
February 16, 2017
I like Dr Lieser very much. she's helped me before. I know she will again
UofU Patient
February 10, 2017
Dr. JENNIFER P. LEISER is very patient focused! She has a perpetual smile on her face and is always willing to answer my questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
December 27, 2016
She showed compassion in helping me with a difficult concern. She really cares. An excellent provider
UofU Patient
December 22, 2016
good
UofU Patient
December 09, 2016
I had a really good experience.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2016
Dr. Lieser is great
UofU Patient
September 04, 2016
I was only there for a blood draw. :)
UofU Patient
August 26, 2016
excellent
UofU Patient
August 22, 2016
i have never had such a good doctor appointment. i felt as though the doctor actually cared about me and what I had to say. she spent so Long talking to me abut everything! this was amazing!!! she also did not push anything she felt I wouldn't want like medication. really amazing to feel listened to and values as a patient.
UofU Patient
August 05, 2016
I would recommend this care provider to people I know. I felt very comfortable with her and understood her reasoning.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2016
I enjoyed my time with this care provider
UofU Patient
June 17, 2016
Outstanding! The best!
UofU Patient
June 16, 2016
she did not respond to my email message a month ago and in my opinion the entire appointment could have been done through my chart email. there was no examination needed
UofU Patient
May 21, 2016
i have confidence in Dr. Leiser and feel like i am in good hands.
UofU Patient
March 31, 2016
Good
UofU Patient
March 28, 2016
MD interaction was online, in person was blood draw and front office.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2016
Dr. Lieser is a polished diamond of a doctor. i have been seeing specialists for going on 3 years, I was tested, MRT'd, Endoscopised, to no end. Every specialist informed me that my test was negative. they all forgot that i saw them because my mouth was full of liquid in the morning. Finally i was lucky to find a new family doctor for me. Dr. leiser, listened. Something very rare now a day. She really listened, she asked many questions and she took her time, she never looked at her watch and informed she can spend with me 5 minutes because she is so busy. The most important part she gave me the correct diagnosis. i thought that was a lost art in this country. i thought doctors are in the business of testing and only testing. yes Doctor Lieser still use this capability called diagnosing. She tolled me you have a sinus problem and she prescribed good old flonase with a small container to do nose wash with some salt and bicarbonate. After my first nasal wash, i felt an immediate and strange relief and the ability to breath better.I don't know how so many ENT specialists did not notice that my liquid accumulation was due to a sinus issue. Any way Dr, lieder is worth her weight in gold.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2016
I can't say enough good about Dr. Leiser, she is so compassionate and I felt she was there to meet all my needs. I really feel she was an answer to prayer. All my friends and family want to have her services now. She is wonderful.
UofU Patient
February 14, 2016
I do recommend Dr. Leiser to others.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2016
Dr. Jennifer Paul Leiser is a great doctor. she was AMAZING! She went above & beyond to help me. My appointment was 6:45pm but she is really be patient with me to answered all the questions. She very good - helpful, kind & insightful.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2016
It was our first appointment with Dr. Leiser and we are very impressed. She was very thorough and caring, and explained everything so that we could understand what is going on with my daughter. It was late evening visit, but she took enough time to ask us all the symptoms and to explain us our concerns. We felt we could trust her. She set the follow-up exam for us right there, and even called us the next day to check on our daughter. Absolutely will recommend Dr. Leiser to anyone we know!
UofU Patient
November 03, 2015
Care trying to find problem and considerate.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2015
Excellent - I felt so well cared for.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2015
Dr Leiser is a caring and professional physician. We are grateful to be her patients.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2015
Turns out my scheduled appointment was only for 15 minutes, which was a bit of a surprise, and most likely due to my not being specific about needs when I made the appointment. Required me making a second appointment to accomplish goal of good history and physical as part of establishing care with new primary provider.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2015
I felt she was dismissive of my concerns.
UofU Patient
August 29, 2015
I can't say enough good about Dr. Leiser. She gave me a challenge to exercise and to lower my A1C. I did that with changes in my diet with great success. (A1C from 8.8 to 5.6). I would not have done that without her assistance and encouragement.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2015
Dr. Leiser was very thorough, caring and informative. She helped me sort out a number of previous problems that had been handled by other departments. I trust her explicitly!
UofU Patient
August 04, 2015
I tried to get a "new patient appointment" as I had not seen this provider yet, and needed to establish care , having just moved to Utah. But, because I had an acute problem for which I saw the PA 2 weeks previously (provider I had chosen was on vacation), I could only get a 15 minute appointment. Dr. Leiser took her time, answered all my questions, renewed maintenance meds, ordered labs and made referrals that I needed. I saw her for 30+ minutes so I know some patient following me had to wait. I wish the scheduler would not have been so hard and fast with the rule, that since I had been seen once, I was already an established patient.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2015
Dr Leiser has been my doc for over 14 years. Trust her judgmenet and like her a lot!
UofU Patient
June 11, 2015
Dr. Leiser is always excellent, and I always look forward to seeing her. She has given me invaluable encouragement to address my health condition. I'm doing great thanks to her.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2015
I have recommended Dr. Leiser to others.
UofU Patient
March 30, 2015
Dr. Leiser always spends extra time making sure I understand and am comfortable with the decisions we have made. I am very confident in her skills as a Doctor and would not hesitate to recommend her to a friend or family member.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2015
I can't say anything about Dr. Leiser that I haven't said before. Excellent doctor and person
UofU Patient
January 30, 2015
The doctor spent a lot of time with me to work out a medication problem. She is an excellent provider.
UofU Patient
January 11, 2015
Dr. Leiser is excellent.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2014
Dr. Leiser is an excellent provider!
UofU Patient
December 22, 2014
I just love and trust Dr. Leiser - she has been my doctor for going on 2 decades now
UofU Patient
December 07, 2014
I enjoy Dr. Leiser and appreciate her expertise and friendliness.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2014
dr Liecer is great ! I'm a cryer and she handles me just amazingly ! I truly respect her and she's always very supportive !
UofU Patient
November 03, 2014
Jennifer Leiser is amazing.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2014
Dr. Leiser seems highly diversified knowledge in general medicine. She doesn't come across as a pretender or know it all but one who genuinely listens and is sympathetic to my concerns and is open minded about possible concerns or possible remedies. Dr. Leiser does seem very busy and in demand.
UofU Patient
October 25, 2014
I feel very lucky to have Dr Leiser as my GP.
UofU Patient
October 25, 2014
As I've said before, Dr. Leiser is absolutely terrific. She is knowledgeable and personable. I just wish I had found her and University Healthcare years before I did. I am so impressed that my wife and I are going to drop Humana Advantage and go with the University Health Care Medicare Advantage program
UofU Patient
August 26, 2014
Dr. Jennifer Leiser is cheerful, funny, and extremely approachable. She is very easy to talk to about even embarrassing problems, and is always happy to answer questions. Her easy-going friendliness and wisdom has made her a favorite with our whole family.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2014
Dr Leiser spent a good amountl of time with me and listened to my concerns. She gave me some easy instructions about how to take care of a current issue. I appreciated her help.
UofU Patient
June 08, 2014
The care provider was helpful to me.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2014
I can't say enough good about Dr. Leiser. She is terrific
UofU Patient
May 31, 2014
I felt that the visit covered everything that I needed to discuss, in a sensitive manner.
UofU Patient
May 11, 2014
The dr spent time with me answering my questions and making sure I was comfortable with each procedure. She seems to be caring and compassionate with her patients.
UofU Patient
April 27, 2014
She listened to all my concerns, which were rather numerous, I was just left wondering if I actually got an annual physical exam, which is what I had asked for the appointment for but things I would have thought would be checked for a physical weren't and I wasn't told to make another appointment if this was just a consultation
UofU Patient
April 21, 2014
helped me understand what was happening, validated my concerns
UofU Patient
April 07, 2014
Dr Leiser spent much time gathering information about my health history and explaining to me the possible course to take regarding each of my concerns.
UofU Patient
April 06, 2014
Dr L is a very caring provider!
UofU Patient
April 04, 2014
I can't say enough good about Dr. Leiser. The time spent with me was unhurried, and she had ready, sensible responses to my questions. Her communication skills and information imparted is outstanding; my previous doctor seldom explained things in any detail. Dr. Leiser has given me a great deal of motivation to work on my diabetes. Her concern is palatable.
UofU Patient
March 19, 2014
If you can find more physicians like Dr Leiser, HIRE THEM.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2014
I think the doctors and the physician assistants and the nurses and the nurse assistants are very very excellent! I will recommend the expertise to others!
UofU Patient
February 10, 2014
We had a bit of anxiety before the visit with Dr. Leiser, and she was very kind and professional while addressing our concerns.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2014
The care provider seemed preoccupied. Though she listened and answered our questions, she gave us the impression that she had other concerns that were more important.
UofU Patient
December 08, 2013
Dr. Jennifer Leiser is a very good doctor. I enjoy her as a friend and a professional.
UofU Patient
December 07, 2013
As always, Dr. Leiser was communicative, and gave excellent treatment and advice
UofU Patient
October 07, 2013
Excellent
UofU Patient
September 04, 2013
I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Leiser. She is friendly, concerned about my condition, and gave me instructions on what I should do. Her communication skills and knowledge are excellent, and her instructions give me confidence in her and what I am to do. I'm sure my previous doctor was competent, but he communicated very little about my medical problems, and didn't give much advice.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2013
Dr. Leiser is a great doctor in every way
UofU Patient
August 16, 2013
I have come up with a few medical issues all at the same time, Dr. Leiser is helping me work through each of them, and I appreciate her plan to identify the problems.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2013
I really like Dr Leiser, she is very approachable and down-to-earth. She explains current guidelines and recommendations.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2013
Doctor leiser was very rude. I was trying to find to get help to find out about seeing a specialist since I was in so much pain she said no they would just tell you the same thing I am telling you
UofU Patient
June 24, 2013
Very pleasant experience with Doctor Leiser!
UofU Patient
June 23, 2013
Dr. Leiser is tops in my book. I recommended her to my wife now she thinks Dr. Leiser is tops too
UofU Patient
June 04, 2013
Both Dr. Leiser and her assistant were very helpful and explained and listened
UofU Patient
May 27, 2013
Excellent care from Nurse and Physician
UofU Patient
April 02, 2013
Has always been kind and considerate and has always kept me well infomed as to any needs or concerns.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2013
was told she recommended physical therapy, yet I was not set up with this.
UofU Patient
February 05, 2013
She is the best Dr. I have had.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2013
The doctor did not examine me other than to comment that it looked like I had been scratching (my rash). She didn't try to look at my shoulder -- she just said, "I can't refill any prescriptions. You have to go to the primary for that." The feeling was that she didn't want to waste her time.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2013
Not applicable - my visit was for lab work
UofU Patient
January 17, 2013
The care provider discussed all my health problems efficiently and carefully with me.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2013
Nice job.
UofU Patient
December 09, 2012
I greatly appreciate Dr. Leiser's ability and skill in talking with me in ways that encourage me to follow her recommendations. When she first told me that I needed to take at least a week off from work to heal from my concussion I didn't see how I could possibly do this. However, by the end of my visit I was considering the possibility and actually took 1.5 weeks off.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2012
My visit was a very simple one - some of these particular questions do not really pertain to the simplicity of it - basically, I was there to get a shingles vaccine; having said that, my provider was excellent in all capacities.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2012
I was impressed that Dr. Leiser attended to all of my preventive and annual health care needs in this visit when I had only scheduled an appointment at her request to review my medications. Although this took longer than I had expected for the appointment, I appreciated taking care of all these needs at this time so that I didn't need to reschedule.
UofU Patient
October 24, 2012
I am interested in finding a provider that would help me to resolve my medical problems.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2012
Dr. Leiser is a wonderful provider. She is always very friendly and helps me with any concerns I have.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2012
I have seen Dr. Leiser for several years. She is exellent. I will keep her as my Dr for as long as I can.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2012
Dr. Leiser is my doctor for a reason. She is an exceptional health care professional. She will be my Primary care doctor as long as she is available.
UofU Patient
June 02, 2012
very compassionate, professional andrespect. thank you
UofU Patient
May 06, 2012
Dr Leiser was excellent and extreley friendly I was extremely pleased with her care
UofU Patient
April 20, 2012
Have recommended the clinic and Doc Leiser several times and will continue to do so.
UofU Patient
April 06, 2012
Dr. Leiser is awesome. I always feel she has a genuine concern for me and always has time to discuss my concerns and explain anything I need to know. She always answers my questions.
UofU Patient
March 29, 2012
Dr. Leiser was wonderful. This was my first visit with her, she spent time listening to my concerns and addressed them professionally. I am happy to have her as my primary care physician.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2012
Doctor was obviously rushed by backlog but still was thorough but there wasn't much offered regarding what to do to expedite recovery other than scheduling a follow-up Physical Therapy session a week later.
UofU Patient
February 22, 2012
Nothing bad... Just prefer my usual doctor.
Jennifer Leiser, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician and currently serves as Chief of the Family Medicine Division of the University of Utah School of Medicine. She received a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and religion. She received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1987. She completed her family medicine residency in 1990 at a community hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. She was in private practice in White Bear Lake, Minnesota for seven years before moving to Salt Lake City in 1998 to join the faculty at the University of Utah. Since that time she has practiced at the Sugarhouse clinic. Dr. Leiser enjoys the broad range of patients and problems encountered in family medicine. Her professional interests include women's health, adult medicine, pediatrics and geriatrics. In her spare time, Dr. Leiser is likely in her garden or hiking the beautiful Wasatch mountains.
Very limited availability for new patients
Academic Locations
801-587-3411
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Family & Preventive Medicine
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Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | Family Medicine |
Education History
Fellowship | University of Utah School of Business Physician Executive Course Business Administration Mini-Fellowship |
Residency | University of Minnesota Resident |
Professional Medical | University of Minnesota Medical School M.D. |
Undergraduate | Macalester College Biology B.A. |
Global Impact
Presentations
"Continuous Quality Improvement Skills Training Session," Ghana International Medical Seminar, College of Health and Wellbeing, Kintampo Ghana, West Africa. Overview of CQI skills and methods to physician attendees at the seminar. Review of published data from the Project Fives Alive program to reduce child mortality in Ghana. Project Fives Alive is sponsored by the National Catholic Health Service, Ghana Health Service, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). | Ghana |
"Continuous Quality Improvement Skills Training Session," Ghana International Medical Seminar, College of Health and Wellbeing, Kintampo Ghana, West Africa. Experiential workshop in CQI skills and methods for 350 practicing physician assistants from across the nation. | Ghana |
Egger MJ, Leiser J, Magill MK: Clinical Practice Transformation in an Aging World, Symposium on Medical and Long-term Care To Assist Human Beings. September 27, 2014. Center for Global Aging, Tsukuba University-Tokyo, Japan | Japan |