Lillian L. Khor,
MBBCh, MSc
Languages Spoken: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Lillian Khor received her medical degree, (M.B.BCh., BAO) from the National University of Ireland in 1997. She completed her internal medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Utah and continued her training as Chief Medical Resident of the Coronary Care Unit at LDS Hospital, followed by General Cardiology Fellowship training, and a Masters in Clinical Investigation in 2009 at the University of Utah.
Lillian Khor works in both the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center and the University of Utah Health Care, where she is the Medical Director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation. She has published on the gender and age-related differences in the prognostic value of a biomarker (C-reactive protein) in patients with established coronary artery disease. She promoted community education as past President of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Board of Directors (2010-2014) and Co-Principal Investigator for a grant called “Heartwise 9-1-1” to promote awareness of heart attack symptoms in women. Her clinical and research interests are in obesity-associated heart failure and non-invasive markers of elevated intra-cardiac pressures. She is a passionate clinician-educator who sees inpatients and outpatients in the wards, clinics and echocardiography laboratory. In her multiple roles as clinician, educator, administrator, and mother, she strives to promote exercise and healthy gastronomy in the beautiful outdoors.
Clinical Locations
801-587-3856
Cardiovascular Center
801-585-7676
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Associate Professor (Clinical) Radiology and Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine Clinical Radiology |
| Board Certification | AACVPR (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional) American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Membership of the Royal College of Physicians National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Transthor Plus Transesophageal Echocardiography) National Board of Medical Examiners Royal College of Physicians in Ireland Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
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
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
3.9/ 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
June 16, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. L. Khor is the best doctor a person could ask for, she always goes above and beyond to take care of her patient's. There is not a better doctor than Dr. Khor.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor is thorough and very caring. Clarity of screen resolution could have better for her to assess any fluid in my leg (to see any indentation when finger pushed into shin).
UofU Patient
June 01, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor was very informative and provided information in terms I could understand. After having a brain hemorrhage last year this is. very important to me as it takes longer for things to process
UofU Patient
May 26, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor was so kind and listened to my concerns. She explained clearly my tests results and what I needed to do. She is an amazing doctor.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
She is very excellent and I would recommend her for everyone
UofU Patient
April 28, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
this was a telemedicine appointment. the sound quality was poor. the sound from the doctor was erratic and broken up.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Lillian Khor is an integral part of my care team. She is very kind, compassionate, and goes above and beyond helping resolve issues relating to my treatment and helping me lead as good a life as I can, given the circumstances.so grateful to both her, Terri Hancock, and the entire staff at the Universitys Cardiology Department.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I have had lots of negative interactions with doctors in my life, but Dr. Khor was thorough, patient and understanding. She didn't disregard me or my condition as others have done.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
You dont even know how lucky you are to have Dr. lillian khor ....do not lose her....PLEASE!
UofU Patient
November 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor is everything I would hope for in a health care provider. She takes adequate time to explore all options to help me have the best health possible. She coordinates and works with other members of my health care team. She listens well to my concerns, never brushes me off, or makes me feel stupid. She is personable, kind, knowledgeable, and I always leave with the feeling that she actually cares and is invested in doing everything within her power to help me manage complex health issues. She problem solves with me, reaching out to other personnel/departments when necessary. She is prompt in answering messages through the online portal.I am very grateful to have Dr. Lillian Khor as my cardiologist.
UofU Patient
November 17, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Cardiologist was thorough in assessing my cardiovascular health and explaining the indications
UofU Patient
November 12, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Khor and the staff were helpful, pleasant and efficient while showing concern and being unhurried.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Information was given more quickly than I was able to process it. I should have asked her to slow down.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
attending physician was very good and dr. Lillian Khor has such excellent communication skills and bedside manner. Dr Khor was very clear and concise in answering every question.
UofU Patient
September 24, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
She figured out my dizziness problem
UofU Patient
September 24, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor and her staff is beyond compare.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
just don't keep people waiting let me know what is going on
UofU Patient
September 12, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor spent a good amount of time review my health and helping me understand it. I felt comfortable to ask questions and felt I was listened to.
UofU Patient
May 13, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Khor is great. she always spends all the time I need and addresses any issues I'm having. I highly recommend Lillian!
UofU Patient
April 29, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Keenan and Dr Khor were both excellent
UofU Patient
April 09, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
very satisfied
UofU Patient
March 13, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor and her staff are beyond compare.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
dr. Lillian k h o r is by far the best doctor that I have ever had the pleasure to be treated by. I have total confidence and her recommendations and very much appreciate how she always treats me like her most important patient.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
such a great doctor very caring
UofU Patient
January 07, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
excellent care
UofU Patient
November 06, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The Doctor Khor clinic experience should be the standard that all other clinics aspire to.
UofU Patient
November 06, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Lillian is a terrific doctor and I appreciate the personal concern she has for me and my health problems. she's always considering different options in my care to improve my quality of life. Highly recommended!
UofU Patient
October 31, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Impressive. I have an unusual problem and was referred to Dr Khor as maybe someone who would be able to help. She jumped right in and we were off and running!
UofU Patient
October 16, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
well worth the wait
UofU Patient
October 08, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
October 03, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Loved Dr Khor. she was amazing! I truly felt like she cared about me as an individual as well as just a patient.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor is a delightful person but I only saw her briefly. Most of the time I was interacting with her assistant.
UofU Patient
July 08, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Khor is very professional, has an outstanding bedside manor,very concerned with her patients welfare and truly cares for her patients! I appreciate that she was in the room while some of my test were conducted, very unusual for providers!
UofU Patient
June 26, 2018
Lillian is a fantastic doctor and a pleasure to be around. I would recommend her to anyone that I like.
UofU Patient
June 04, 2018
My physician spent the time I needed and was clear on the treatment process.
UofU Patient
May 08, 2018
As I mentioned previously, Dr. Khor is a wonderful provider, however, the wait time situation must be addressed. Is her clinic overbooked?
UofU Patient
April 23, 2018
Always very thorough and communicates with me so that i understand.
UofU Patient
March 18, 2018
Ihave experienced the best care from Dr Khor and University of Utah's cardiology department staff is one of the best in providing patient care.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2018
She is very knowledgeable and engaging
UofU Patient
January 25, 2018
Dr. Lillian Khor is an excellent cardiologist. She evaluated and assessed me as her patient. She listened to my concerns and offered excellent suggestions. her only concern was .....what she could do for me. the tests she ran were exactly what I needed so that Dr. Khor could help me and put me on the right direction. I would highly recommend Dr. Khor to anyone that needs an excellent and caring cardiologist. thank you firvDr. Khor
UofU Patient
December 19, 2017
Dr Khor is such a good Dr. and really knows what she is talking about.
UofU Patient
September 05, 2017
I love my Drs at U OF U health
UofU Patient
August 14, 2017
Dr. Khor is fantastic. She really cares about her patients.
UofU Patient
July 24, 2017
Dr Khor, Awesome.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2017
Dr. Kor is an excellent cardiologist and I did not feel rushed through the visit with her, though I know she is very busy. She was very informative about the plan pf care and providing additional information related to my health problems and concerns, medication change, and other recommended diagnostic tests that she ordered.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2017
The doctor is very competent and told me what I needed to know and answered questions I had.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2017
wonderful Doctor and all of her help.
UofU Patient
February 21, 2017
Dr. Khor is the absolutely BEST doctor I have EVER been to! She takes the time to explain EVERYTHING out to you in a way you can understand on your level. She doesn't condescend to you. I appreciate the time, effort, and care she gave to me. I really LOVE Dr. Khor, she makes you feel like your her best friend and your the only person in the world that matters. I like feeling important to someone. Thank you Dr. Khor for your thoughtfulness in taking care of me. _____
UofU Patient
January 30, 2017
Both Dr. Allred and Dr. Khor listen to me and give me very good care.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2017
excellent
UofU Patient
January 09, 2017
whole experience was good
UofU Patient
December 21, 2016
Dr Khor is the best of the best, there is no one I would have take care of me medical than Dr Khor.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2016
This is a care provider from heaven
UofU Patient
September 12, 2016
Dr. Khor was so kind and really looked at me when she was talking. I felt an immediate confidence in both her the teaching fellow who worked with her. I feel like I'm getting a handle on some of my health issues.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2016
Very professional and showed concern on my medication issues
UofU Patient
March 22, 2016
Dr,Khor is the Greatest
UofU Patient
February 19, 2016
Dr. Khor maintains utmost professionalism, caring, concern and courtesy that is outstanding. Dr. Khor's staff is highly appreciated, as well.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2016
I was very happy with the service and responses
UofU Patient
October 28, 2015
Dr. Lillian Khor is a very caring and sincere provider who is dedicated to her patient's health and well being. She reviews your history in depth before conducting her examination, which is reassuring as to how thorough your visit will be. She explained what her conclusion of my evaluation and the plan for my health in a manner that I could understand. I would recommend Dr. Khor to anyone based on her professionalism and her bed side manner to provide the best care for the patient. Thank you Dr. Khor for seeing me.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2015
The U of U has extraordinary specialists. Dr. Lillian Khor is exceptional among them. We are so glad to have her return to her practice. To have her is a privilege. We have built a strong professional relationship over time. We are more appreciative than can be expressed.
UofU Patient
October 06, 2015
Dr. Khor is the most caring doctor I have ever met. She goes above and beyond all expectations. She has called me at home to check on me and review treatment on more than one occasion.
UofU Patient
September 02, 2015
I believe that Dr. Khor is my biggest ally in my road to health and without her knowledge and intervention I was on the fast track to the grave.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2015
good
UofU Patient
April 28, 2014
would have liked the instructions in writing
UofU Patient
April 14, 2014
Dr. Khor is excellent. She always makes me feel as if I'm her only patient that day; answering all of my questions and spending time explaining anything new or different to me. I will miss her while she's in Malaysia but will be the first in line to see her when she returns!
UofU Patient
February 17, 2014
good
UofU Patient
February 01, 2014
She was very late and offered no apology. In addition, it was quite evident that she had not reviewed my medical record, likely because she was delayed, because we reviewed my history is real time (on the fly).
UofU Patient
January 27, 2014
Its repetitive but the staff and doctors are the very best
UofU Patient
August 27, 2013
Dr. Khor always instills confidence in me as her patient. She helps me understand completely what I need to do and why. I trust her medical skills completely.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2013
Dr. Khor is a very pleasant person.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2013
Dr. Khor is a fantastic physician. She always spend quality time with me to explain what's happening and she stays on top of everything. I seriously feel so grateful to have her as my cardiologist.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2013
Love Dr Lillian Khorr, She is amazing and helped me understand about my health issues. Explained things so I could understand.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2013
Dr. Kohr is not Mother's usual Cardiologist, we were seeing her on a follow-up to an ER visit. She was very nice and thorough, and I felt a little guilty saying we would be seeing our regular Dr. in future. If not for our long term relationship with Dr. Freedman, I would be pleased to have Dr. Kohr on our cases.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2013
I could not have asked for a better office visit. I love Dr. Khor
UofU Patient
January 16, 2013
mY VISIT WITH THE DR. SEEM QUICK. I DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO VOICE ALL MY QUESTION TO HER
UofU Patient
January 08, 2013
Both the doctor and nurse practitioner were friendly, informative, and personable.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2012
The provider even pointed out to me some side effects of my medication that my prior cardiologist did not.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2012
Dr. Khor is the most caring doctor I have ever had. She is professional, kind, caring and has helped me turn my life around. I have extreme confidence in her. I wish we had a lot more doctors like her. Dr. Khor is a great asset to the U of U hospital staff.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2012
Best care and compassion I've ever received from Health providers.
UofU Patient
July 10, 2012
Dr Kohr was great. I'm looking forward to having her oversee my cardiac care.
UofU Patient
June 05, 2012
My new doctor was extraordinary. She talked with me in a way that allowed me to understand what was happening and what needed to be done. She was clear and compassionate. She went over my instructions twice in a very orderly way that helped me to remember them and understand them. Thank you! Best visit with a doctor I have ever had. I truly appreciate the level of concern and compassion. To have a doctor and staff who truly have good caring hearts taking care of me and others with problems with our physical hearts is amazing. I believe you can't get any better than that!!
UofU Patient
April 03, 2012
I have already recommended all of you several times so far and will continue to do so!
UofU Patient
March 13, 2012
Doctor was exceptional in communication with me and in the information she provided. She answered my questions thoroughly and was not turned off by my many questions.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2012
I receive outstanding care. I wouldn't go to anyone else.
Lillian Khor received her medical degree, (M.B.BCh., BAO) from the National University of Ireland in 1997. She completed her internal medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Utah and continued her training as Chief Medical Resident of the Coronary Care Unit at LDS Hospital, followed by General Cardiology Fellowship training, and a Masters in Clinical Investigation in 2009 at the University of Utah.
Lillian Khor works in both the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center and the University of Utah Health Care, where she is the Medical Director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation. She has published on the gender and age-related differences in the prognostic value of a biomarker (C-reactive protein) in patients with established coronary artery disease. She promoted community education as past President of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Board of Directors (2010-2014) and Co-Principal Investigator for a grant called “Heartwise 9-1-1” to promote awareness of heart attack symptoms in women. Her clinical and research interests are in obesity-associated heart failure and non-invasive markers of elevated intra-cardiac pressures. She is a passionate clinician-educator who sees inpatients and outpatients in the wards, clinics and echocardiography laboratory. In her multiple roles as clinician, educator, administrator, and mother, she strives to promote exercise and healthy gastronomy in the beautiful outdoors.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-585-7676
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Associate Professor (Clinical) Radiology and Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine Clinical Radiology |
| Board Certification | AACVPR (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional) American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Membership of the Royal College of Physicians National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Transthor Plus Transesophageal Echocardiography) National Board of Medical Examiners Royal College of Physicians in Ireland Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
Education History
| Graduate Training | University of Utah Master of Science Clinical Investigation Master's |
| Fellowship | University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals General Cardiology Chief Fellow |
| Fellowship | University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals General Cardiology Fellow |
| Chief Resident | LDS Hospital Coronary Care Unit Chief Resident |
| Residency | University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals Internal Medicine Intern |
| Residency | Federated Dublin Voluntary Hospitals Scheme Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | James Connolly Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine and Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | National University of Ireland Medicine M.B., B.Ch., BAO |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Li X, Conlin CC, Decker ST, Hu N, Mueller M, Khor L, Hanrahan C, Layec G, Lee VS, Zhang JL (2019). Sampling arterial input function (AIF) from peripheral arteries: Comparison of a temporospatial-feature based method against conventional manual method. Magn Reson Imaging, 57, 118-123.
- Zhang JL, Layec G, Hanrahan C, Conlin CC, Hart C, Hu N, Khor L, Mueller M, Lee VS (2019). Exercise-induced calf muscle hyperemia: quantitative mapping with low-dose dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 316(1), H201-H211.
- Khor LL, Muhlestein JB, Carlquist JF, Horne BD, Bair TL, Maycock CA, Anderson JL (2004). Sex- and age-related differences in the prognostic value of C-reactive protein in patients with angiographic coronary artery disease. Am J Med, 117(9), 657-64.
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Global Impact
Education History
| Internship | James Connolly Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine and Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | National University of Ireland Medicine M.B., B.Ch., BAO |