Jennifer P. Leiser,
MD
Chief, Division of Family Medicine
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
March 21, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I could have done with 100% less attitude from the doctor. I have a medical concern and don't appreciate being given the 3rd degree over why I felt the need to make an appointment for that day. What does it matter to my treatment that I just happened to call when there happened to be an opening. Also her dismissal of my covid concerns was absolutely shocking coming from a doctor. I am glad she actually scheduled tests but less attitude about my care and keeping of my health would have been appreciated.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Leiser is a wonderful, caring doctor.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Jennifer Leiser is a wonderful physician. She showed care and professional wisdom during my visit. No amount of words can express how thankful I am for the care I received at U of U. Dr. Leiser Included me for my care and very patient answered all my questions. Thank you very much for the phenomenal job you have done on check on my physical and monitor my labs etc.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 22, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I love Doctor Leiser she always listens to my concerns. I listen to what she has to say. She has common sense. She doesn't try and feed me pills or stuff I don't need. If there is something she doesn't know (which is very rare) she will do her best very best to find the answers.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Sr. Keizer is always informed and careful.
UofU Patient
January 09, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 07, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I don't mind waiting a month to see Dr Leiser because she is the best, especially for vague hard stuff that isn't easy to solve.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Leiser is the best.
UofU Patient
November 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I left not knowing what so was supposed to do. I later sent an email to find out, and information was clearer then. I have since received a notice from a specialty clinic, but no discussion of why.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Lyser is a very caring Dr very helpful in explaining things in a matter u can understand an welling to try many ways until u totally understand
UofU Patient
October 08, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Our discussions are always very helpful.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Leiser is so very caring, professional and thorough. She's the best.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Leiser Has been my primary care provider for over 30 years. I wouldn't trade her for any other doctors, or a 1,000,000.000 bucks
UofU Patient
May 07, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I trust Dr. Leiser completely. She is wonderful.
UofU Patient
May 03, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Leiser has been my PCP for many years ... I have great confidence in her ... I can talk with her easily and share concerns and questions ... She's awesome!
UofU Patient
March 12, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Jennifer Leiser has been my PCP for years. She is a wonderfully patient, warm, concerned doctor.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
she is extremely helpful and caring
UofU Patient
January 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Leiser is amazing
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
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
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, 2005 |
| Residency | University of Minnesota Resident, 1990 |
| Professional Medical | University of Minnesota Medical School M.D., 1987 |
| Undergraduate | Macalester College Biology B.A., 1977 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stoesser K, Frame KA, Sanyer O, Leiser JP, Moreno LE, Bosch C, Jones JL, Morales JJ, Rodrguez SR, Wilson J, Kemeyou L, Rodrguez JE (2021). Increasing URiM Family Medicine Residents at University of Utah Health. PRiMER, 5, 42.
- Ose DJ, Viskochil R, Holowatyj AN, Larson M, Wilson D, Dunson WA, Deshmukh VG, Butcher JR, Taylor BR, Svoboda K, Leiser J, Tingey B, Haaland B, Wetter DW, Fisher SJ, Hashibe M, Ulrich CM (2021). Understanding the Prevalence of Prediabetes and Diabetes in Patients With Cancer in Clinical Practice: A Real-World Cohort Study. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 19(6), 709-718.
- Pohl SD, Van Hala S, Ose D, Tingey B, Leiser JP (2020). A Longitudinal Curriculum for Quality Improvement, Leadership Experience, and Scholarship in a Family Medicine Residency Program. Fam Med, 52(8), 570-575.
Review
Global Impact
Presentations
| "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 |
| "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 |
| 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 |