Jessica Ann Walsh,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Jessica Walsh, MD, is an Instructor at the University of Utah School of Medicine and George E. Wahlen Veteran Affairs Medical Center. As a Rheumatologist, her clinical interests include psoriatic diseases and spondyloarthritis. She developed and serves as the Director of the Spondyloarthritis Clinic. She is the Co-Director of the Combined Psoriatic Diseases Clinic in which psoriatic patients are jointly cared for by a rheumatologist and a dermatologist during the same clinic visit.
Walsh received her Medical Degree and Rheumatology training from the University of Utah. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. She is currently a member and keynote speaker for the Spondyloarthritis Association of America and the National Psoriasis Foundation.
Clinical Locations
Rheumatology, Area E
801-581-7724
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor Dermatology - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Rheumatology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) |
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
4.9/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.8/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.9/ 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 15, 2019
Dr. Walsh is excellent with her Patients. She appears to care very much about the welfare and health of those she treats. Could not expect more from any physician. She is a credit to her profession.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2019
Dr. Walsh is not only the best in her Specialty, but she is the best example of how a Physician should engage that I have ever seen. I have a very complicated case...three different types of arthritis with three different approaches to treatments...yet with Dr. Walsh, I feel totally comfortable that I am receiving the best quality of care that I could receive anywhere. She is clear, patient, she listens and discusses. She is the best.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2019
Dr. Walsh provided very good explanations and answers to my questions. Very personable and professional.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2019
Dr. Walsh is very thorough and concerned about the patient.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2019
I have three types of arthritis - Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout and Osteoarthritis. Which is which?? I was a mess before Dr. Walsh came into my life a year ago.
UofU Patient
August 14, 2019
Dr Walsh was very helpful in addressing concerns about starting new med and questions about alternate treatment.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2019
Dr Walsh is a superior physician.
UofU Patient
July 07, 2019
Dr. Walsh has the unique ability to listen to a patient, explained the situation , and then follow up on what is necessary to solve the issue. She is an excellent doctor.
UofU Patient
June 16, 2019
Dr Walsh makes me feel like my problems matter to her and that she is willing to help me any way she can.....She is so knowledgable about my issues that I feel confident that I am getting the best care possible and in the kindest way possible. Thank you Dr. Walsh.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2019
Dr. Walsh is at the top of her game. She possesses phenomenal knowledge and skills, but she is also very personable and supportive. None better. So kind and patient...
UofU Patient
April 29, 2019
Dr. Walsh was very informative and answered all my questions.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2019
As busy as she was, I felt like I had her full attention the entire visit. She was thorough, professional and taught me many things about my condition. She remembered details of my last visit with her, almost six months ago!! Very impressive. She answered a lot of questions.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2019
At one time Dr Walsh was more hands on and thorough then she has been in a while. I'm not sure why, but it has been more pronounced at times.
UofU Patient
March 22, 2019
Jessica Walsh is great- she knows me, remembers my family and past symptoms, and spends the time she needs to with me.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2019
Dr. Walsh is an excellent physician.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2019
DR. Walsh is wonderful!
UofU Patient
January 12, 2019
Dr Walsh is ALWAYS so kind and caring toward me. It is so refreshing and such a pleasure to have her as my doctor. Lori the NP with her has gone above and beyond to get my medications approved by my new insurance company.
UofU Patient
December 28, 2018
Dr. Walsh is great. She is my savior.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2018
Dr. Walsh is thorough and thoughtful.
UofU Patient
December 15, 2018
dr Walsh is an outstanding doctor.
UofU Patient
December 09, 2018
Dr Walsh always spends adequate time with me.
UofU Patient
November 11, 2018
love dr. Walsh. very kind and compassionate care
UofU Patient
October 22, 2018
Dr. Walsh is always very friendly and professional.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2018
Dr. Walsh always includes me in decisions about my healthcare. She is very thoughtful and kind and treats me with respect. I think she's a great doctor!
UofU Patient
September 05, 2018
Jessica Walsh is a rock star
UofU Patient
June 30, 2018
She was extremely helpful.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2018
Dr Walsh is a true blessing. I have recommended her to other Fibro Warriors in Idaho.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2018
I was happy to see Dr. Walsh this last week. She is always a good listener and has good ideas for treatment.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2018
been seeing jessica ever since she was a resident...terrific MD
UofU Patient
March 25, 2018
Dr. Walsh is excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable, through, caring and very professional. One could not ask for a better physician.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2018
Dr. Walsh is a wonderful provider. I can't say enough great things about her.
UofU Patient
December 29, 2017
Dr. Welsh seemed genuinely concerned about my health.
UofU Patient
December 03, 2017
while I would not have chosen to have the spinal condition I have, Dr Walsh is a gift in my life. thank you for having such a smart, compassionate and knowledgeable doctor on staff.
UofU Patient
December 03, 2017
jessica has and continues to be terrific...professional and complete in her considerations
UofU Patient
October 13, 2017
excellent treatment
UofU Patient
August 29, 2017
Dr. Walsh is fantastic
UofU Patient
August 14, 2017
Dr Walsh is an outstanding doctor. She is not only exceptionally competent in her care, but very compassionate and willing to go above and beyond to help her patients
UofU Patient
July 24, 2017
Item 2: Dr. Walsh gave more detail and examples to answers asked than any other Doctor when those same questions were asked.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2017
Dr. Walsh provided a thorough explanation of my treatment & followup. She was caring and professional.
UofU Patient
June 04, 2017
super and awesome doctor
UofU Patient
May 17, 2017
Dr. Walsh is one of my favorite doctors. She is always kind, caring, and calm. She always answers my questions completely.
UofU Patient
May 09, 2017
Dr. Walsh is knowledgeable and personable.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2017
Dr Walsh is exceptional.
UofU Patient
May 01, 2017
dr Walsh is nothing but professional, kind, and caring.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2017
professional, attentive to details, showed the right balance between professionalism / empathy
UofU Patient
March 13, 2017
This visit was with the NP - she is new to the practice. I understand the need - I just like seeing Dr. Walsh!!!
UofU Patient
March 12, 2017
Dr. Walsh is a true gem.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2017
good help
UofU Patient
February 07, 2017
I would highly recommend Dr. Walsh and the clinic to anyone. she has always taken a great deal of time with me and makes sure I understand all aspects of my condition. She listens closely to my concerns and completely answers my questions. I am confident in her and my treatment at the clinic. I feel that we are partners in my care which I believe is the best therapeutic relationship between a Dr. and patient.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2017
This was my first time being seen by this NP.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2017
Dr. Walsh is a friendly, down-to-earth, caring doctor. I have recommended her to several people I know.
UofU Patient
December 25, 2016
Dr Walsh is a life saver. Literally.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2016
I think Jessie is fantastic and she knows her stuff. I am very thankful she would see me so quickly.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2016
Dr. Walsh is the best.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2016
Dr. Walsh is amazing!!! She has helped me so much in treating my arthritis.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2016
A very good experience, and followup is good.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2016
I could get treatment for my arthritis in Ogden, but I prefer to drive to the U because my treatment is so much better than I can get in Ogden.
UofU Patient
July 25, 2016
excellent professional and personal care; extremely knowledgeable about my condition
UofU Patient
July 20, 2016
very thorough and pleasant
UofU Patient
July 13, 2016
Dr. Walsh has a very good bedside manner. She shows concern for your issues and demonstrates empathy. I would highly recommend her.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2016
I think my doctor is outstanding. In one instance she answered a question and moved on without giving me an opportunity to a ask a follow up, which was a little uncharacteristic of her. Generally speaking, she does a tremendous job.
UofU Patient
May 31, 2016
Waiting for follow up call on treatment options. Have not heard anything back.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2016
I appreciated her willingness to see me without having appointment. She is a great physician. I would recommend her to anyone!
UofU Patient
April 25, 2016
Care provider's positive response to my concern about the cost of medication was appreciated.
Jessica Walsh, MD, is an Instructor at the University of Utah School of Medicine and George E. Wahlen Veteran Affairs Medical Center. As a Rheumatologist, her clinical interests include psoriatic diseases and spondyloarthritis. She developed and serves as the Director of the Spondyloarthritis Clinic. She is the Co-Director of the Combined Psoriatic Diseases Clinic in which psoriatic patients are jointly cared for by a rheumatologist and a dermatologist during the same clinic visit.
Walsh received her Medical Degree and Rheumatology training from the University of Utah. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. She is currently a member and keynote speaker for the Spondyloarthritis Association of America and the National Psoriasis Foundation.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-4333
Research Statement
Dr. Walsh’s research interests include psoriatic diseases and spondyloarthritis. She lead the development of the Program to Understand the Longterm Outcomes of Spondyloarthritis (PULSAR). She also founded and manages the Utah Psoriasis Initiative Arthritis (UPIA) registry that is designed to study the genetics and clinical outcomes of psoriatic diseases. She participates in clinical drug trials for spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis patients.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor Dermatology - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Rheumatology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) |
Education History
| Graduate Training | University of Utah Clinical Investigation M.S.C.I |
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Rheumatology Fellow |
| Chief Resident | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Chief Resident |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Utah Medicine M.D. |
| Graduate Training | Boise State University Business Administration M.B.A. |
| Undergraduate | Whitman College Biology B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Walsh JA, Pei S, Penmetsa G, Hansen JL, Cannon GW, Clegg DO, Sauer BC (2019). Identification of Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients in a Large Dataset: The Development and Validation of Novel Methods. J Rheumatol, 47(1), 42-49.
- Deodhar A, Gensler LS, Magrey M, Walsh JA, Winseck A, Grant D, Mease PJ (2019). Assessing Physical Activity and Sleep in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Measuring the Gap. Rheumatol Ther, 6(4), 487-501.
- Dougados M, Wei JC, Landew R, Sieper J, Baraliakos X, Van den Bosch F, Maksymowych WP, Ermann J, Walsh JA, Tomita T, Deodhar A, van der Heijde D, Li X, Zhao F, Bertram CC, Gallo G, Carlier H, Gensler LS, COAST-V and COAST-W Study Groups (2019). Efficacy and safety of ixekizumab through 52 weeks in two phase 3, randomised, controlled clinical trials in patients with active radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (COAST-V and COAST-W). (Epub ahead of print) Ann Rheum Dis.
- Walsh J, Hunter T, Schroeder K, Sandoval D, Bolce R (2019). Trends in diagnostic prevalence and treatment patterns of male and female ankylosing spondylitis patients in the United States, 2006-2016. BMC Rheumatol, 3, 39.
- Mease P, Walsh JA, Baraliakos X, Inman R, de Vlam K, Wei JC, Hunter T, Gallo G, Sandoval D, Zhao F, Dong Y, Bolce R, Marzo-Ortega H (2019). Translating Improvements with Ixekizumab in Clinical Trial Outcomes into Clinical Practice: ASAS40, Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep in Ankylosing Spondylitis. Rheumatol Ther, 6(3), 435-450.
- Walsh JA, Rozycki M, Yi E, Park Y (2019). Application of machine learning in the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis. Curr Opin Rheumatol, 31(4), 362-367.
- Walsh JA, Adejoro O, Chastek B, Palmer JB, Hur P (2018). Treatment Patterns Among Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis Treated with a Biologic in the United States: Descriptive Analyses from an Administrative Claims Database. J Manag Care Spec Pharm, 24(7), 623-631.
- Nash P, Ohson K, Walsh J, Delev N, Nguyen D, Teng L, Gmez-Reino JJ, Aelion JA, ACTIVE investigators (2018). Early and sustained efficacy with apremilast monotherapy in biological-naïve patients with psoriatic arthritis: a phase IIIB, randomised controlled trial (ACTIVE). Ann Rheum Dis, 77(5), 690-698.
- Walsh JA, Adejoro O, Chastek B, Park Y (2017). Treatment patterns of biologics in US patients with ankylosing spondylitis: descriptive analyses from a claims database. Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research, 7(4), 369-380.
- Walsh JA, Pei S, Burningham Z, Penmetsa G, Cannon GW, Clegg DO, Sauer BC (2017). Use of Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs for Inflammatory Arthritis in US Veterans: Effect of Specialty Care and Geographic Distance. J Rheumatol, 45(3), 430-436.
- van der Heijde D, Dougados M, Landew R, Sieper J, Maksymowych WP, Rudwaleit M, Van den Bosch F, Braun J, Mease PJ, Kivitz AJ, Walsh J, Davies O, Bauer L, Hoepken B, Peterson L, Deodhar A (2017). Sustained efficacy, safety and patient-reported outcomes of certolizumab pegol in axial spondyloarthritis: 4-year outcomes from RAPID-axSpA. Rheumatology (Oxford), 56(9), 1498-1509.
- Sieper J, Landew R, Rudwaleit M, van der Heijde D, Dougados M, Mease PJ, Braun J, Deodhar A, Kivitz A, Walsh J, Hoepken B, Nurminen T, Maksymowych WP (2014). Effect of certolizumab pegol over ninety-six weeks in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: results from a phase III randomized trial. Arthritis Rheumatol, 67(3), 668-77.
- Coates LC, Walsh J, Haroon M, FitzGerald O, Aslam T, Al Balushi F, Burden AD, Burden-Teh E, Caperon AR, Cerio R, Chattopadhyay C, Chinoy H, Goodfield MJ, Kay L, Kelly S, Kirkham BW, Lovell CR, Marzo-Ortega H, McHugh N, Murphy R, Reynolds NJ, Smith CH, Stewart EJ, Warren RB, Waxman R, Wilson HE, Helliwell PS (2013). Development and testing of new candidate psoriatic arthritis screening questionnaires combining optimal questions from existing tools. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken), 66(9), 1410-6.
- Boehncke WH, Qureshi A, Merola JF, Thai D, Krueger GG, Walsh J, Kim N, Gottlieb AB (2013). Diagnosing and treating psoriatic arthritis: an update. Br J Dermatol, 170(4), 772-86.
- Helliwell PS, FitzGerald O, Fransen J, Gladman DD, Kreuger GG, Callis-Duffin K, McHugh N, Mease PJ, Strand V, Waxman R, Azevedo VF, Beltran Ostos A, Carneiro S, Cauli A, Espinoza LR, Flynn JA, Hassan N, Healy P, Kerzberg EM, Lee YJ, Lubrano E, Marchesoni A, Marzo-Ortega H, Porru G, Moreta EG, Nash P, Raffayova H, Ranza R, Raychaudhuri SP, Roussou E, Scarpa R, Song YW, Soriano ER, Tak PP, Ujfalussy I, de Vlam K, Walsh JA (2012). The development of candidate composite disease activity and responder indices for psoriatic arthritis (GRACE project). Ann Rheum Dis, 72(6), 986-91.