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Jennifer P. Leiser
( out of 39 reviews )

Jennifer P. Leiser, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000
  • 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

    Patient Rating

    4.6 /5
    ( out of 39 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 09, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Leiser is not my primary care provider. However, she was supervising a new resident physician. She came into the room to explain paperwork and processes. While there for a primary care provider post surgery follow up visit, Dr Leiser told me the results of my pathology report and gave vague information regarding the details of the report. It left me with a lot of questions prior to me having heard from the surgeon (still waiting on him too).

    August 04, 2023
    CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

    I felt like I wasnt listened to, my concerns werent taken seriously.

    August 04, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    The doctor was calm and thoughtful and kind. She was clear with me and I felt confident in the course of treatment she recommended. You cant ask for better than that from a doctors visit.

    August 04, 2023
    CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

    She was supervising and was very concerned,

    August 04, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She was very supportive of Dr Roesener and let him take the lead. She was encouraging and easy to be around.

    May 18, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Always great. Been her patient for about 30 years. But Dr. Leiser is retiring so I won't have her to rely on any longer.

    April 13, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    It has been very pleasant & reassuring. I'm sorry that she's going to retire.

    April 03, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Leiser is excellent. She is always friendly, professional and really listens to concerns. She is an example of what a physician should be.

    April 02, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Leiser has been my primary care physician for about 20 years. She has always been great.

  • 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

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary
    Communication Sciences & Disorders -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions
    Family Medicine

    Education history

    Fellowship Business Administration - University of Utah School of Business Physician Executive Course Mini-Fellowship
    University of Minnesota Resident
    Professional Medical University of Minnesota Medical School M.D.
    Biology - Macalester College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Caspar R, Fortenberry K, Leiser J, Ose D, Nashelsky J (2021). Which detoxification regimens are effective for alcohol withdrawal syndrome? [Review]. J Fam Pract, 70(2), E16-E17. (Read full article)
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