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 and her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2000. She completed her internal medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Utah, following which she was Chief Medical Resident of the Coronary Care Unit at LDS Hospital. She underwent Fellowship training and was a Chief Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine, and joined the Faculty at the University of Utah in 2007. She completed her formal training with a Masters in Clinical Investigation at the University of Utah in 2009.
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) and on the use of Point of Care Ultrasound in the assessment of heart failure. She actively promotes community education as past President of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Board of Directors (2010-2014), Co-Principal Investigator for a grant called “Heartwise 9-1-1” to increase awareness of heart attack symptoms in women, and regular TV and radio show interviews in English and Spanish. As a Master Clinician Observer for the School of Medicine, she emphasizes humanism within the practice of medicine. Her clinical and research interests are in obesity-associated heart failure and non-invasive markers of elevated intra-cardiac pressures. In her multiple roles as clinician, educator, administrator, researcher, and mentor she promotes wellness through exercise and healthy gastronomy.
Clinical Locations
801-587-3856
Fax: (801) 581-7735
Cardiovascular Center
801-585-7676
Fax: (801) 587-5874
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 | 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
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 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
September 10, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Khor is fantastic. I never feel like she is too busy to talk to me. She explains everything in clear detail. She is the best.
UofU Patient
September 03, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She is now my favorite Dr. She filled in details and explanations I never received from the IHC cardiologist I had previously. I am now well informed and feel I have the tools to reach my personal health goals because of an expertise and thoroughness that was beyond anything I expected. Thank you, Dr. Khor.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Khor is amazing. She was very thorough and answered questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
July 13, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr, Khor is exceptional in her desire to help her patients understand what she is telling us.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Kohr is wonderful. I will never change my cardiologist. She is not only highly knowledgeable in her field, but she has a wonderful bedside manner. She is both kind and concerned.
UofU Patient
June 08, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr.Khor is an excellent Dr. I would recommend her to anyone.. Very grateful I found her.
UofU Patient
May 23, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
May 07, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
The main care provider was Dr Kohr. She was very caring and explained everything very well. She examined me and explained her findings and explained test results. She gave options for treatment for my issues and alleviated a lot of the anxiety I had been feeling about some test results I had been given and her diagnosis of those results as a specialist who understood those results better than the initial physician who had referred me to her.
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
March 14, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Khor is exceptionally kind and compassionate. Firm when she needs to be but understanding and approachable.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Listened to my concern about one of the medications I was on and had stopped by myself she was agreeable that I had done the right thing by stopping the medication she if fact was going to stop the medication
UofU Patient
February 16, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Kohr is Great!
UofU Patient
February 15, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Khor was awesome during this visit! I felt we made a lot of progress this visit.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor was very thorough as she asked a lot of questions. Her physical exam was also quite thorough. Her online report was very thorough and detailed. I could understand most of it.
UofU Patient
February 06, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Lilian Khor is amazing and made me feel comfortable and she was not judging me by my size
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Kohr demonstrated very professional caring behavior
UofU Patient
January 27, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Only 5 stars because 11 is not available! So knowledgeable, non-condescending,and willing to listen and discuss. Dr Khor is so articulate and such a focused activelistener that she makes you feel like you're the most important person on the planet.During your appointment you are aware instantly that you are with a deep, critical thinker;that is so knowledgeable about all things cardiology and is relentless in how toimprove your health and quality of life. Throughout my appointment with her I felt shecared deeply about my concerns as a patient, my interests,and always has an open mind to learn more from our conversation. Under her care I haveI lost over 115 lbs and kept it off for over a year and my heart stats improved behind belief. If you need a cardiologist, she is the real deal!
UofU Patient
December 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor is very clear when communicating with me.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I feel fortunate to Have Dr. Kohr caring for me and the staff is so professional and pleasant. It was a comfortable and pleasant visit.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I'm very impressed with Dr.Khor for the time she spent and the time she took to explain everything to me.
UofU Patient
November 29, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
This appointment with this provider was horrible.There was absolutely no empathy showed by this provider, it was actually the exact opposite. She was very rude and at one point she raised her voice to me when I asked for clarification of a specific treatment option. She then asked if I thought I was the only one that's suffered in this world. I was completely taken off guard by her unprofessionalism and her lack of compassion in such a hard situation. She acts one way if I have someone else there with me during my appointment as part of my support system. During that appointment She is nice and professional, but when I am by myself she acts a completely different way. I would never recommend this provider to anyone!
UofU Patient
November 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor was very thorough. She explained everything and added that we were partners in my health care. That was very appreciated. She was empathetic, but firm when necessary. I was delighted with this doctor.
UofU Patient
November 22, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Khor is very through in talking through issues, medications, side effects, and making sure we understand what to expect with new meds
UofU Patient
October 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
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UofU Patient
October 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent care, explanation, and attention to detail.
UofU Patient
October 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I don't want to recommend a doctor that Is good and hard to get Into. And Dr. Kohr Is that good
UofU Patient
October 04, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Lillian Khor is a wonderful doctor who genuinely cares about her patients and does her best to provide them the best care and outcomes possible. I trust she has my best interest in mind always. Highly recommended!
UofU Patient
September 22, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I (we) hold Dr. Lillian Khor in esteem for her knowledge, professionalism, intelligence, integrity. Dr. Khor considers the whole body, not just her specialty of Cardiology.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Care provider was warm and professional.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor was terrific. The amount of attention I received more than made up for the short delay in her coming to the exam room.
UofU Patient
August 31, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. KHORE IS A+.Very skilled and attentive
UofU Patient
August 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Khor explained my heart disease and why I was as on the treatment plan. She always makes me feel hopeful and encouraged to continue what I am doing. I always feel empowered when I leave my visit.
UofU Patient
August 16, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Actually listened to me and was clear in her communication.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Khor is the best and I tell people all the time about her and how great she is. I had a cardiologist before her and they didn't take the time and didn't care like she does.
UofU Patient
July 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
While under Dr Khor's care II was fortunate enough to complete her cardiac rehab program resulting in my losing almost 100 lbs and my heart health is improving according to the data points. Dr Khor is a life saver and healer and I truly believe see is on of the kindest smartest and most caring doctors in the world. She delves deeply into the science of your health issues and explains them simply and with compassion. So grateful she is in Utah!
UofU Patient
July 21, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
She did go above & beyond regarding my issue of putting more information in her summary notes. Which I greatly appreciate! I've gone back several times now to reference her notes in my Summery notes, they are VERY helpful.
UofU Patient
June 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
A wonderful Doctor
UofU Patient
June 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Both Dr. Migatsky and Dr. Khor were excellent physicians. The only issue with the appointment was time management.
UofU Patient
June 02, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
if I could give them both grades there would not be a grade high enough for these 2 providers!
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Kohr was upset because she thought I was not doing what I was supposed to & not contacting them. She was wrong! I mychart Terri all the time.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Khor is an exemplary person and physician.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Before and during my exam I told them I needed to renew my meds, but noone did anything the girl had to come back and take my temperature not very organized!
UofU Patient
March 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
very thorough great experience
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
February 22, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Doctor Khor is excellent. I always feel satisfied by my visits with her and the care she provides.
UofU Patient
February 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I absolutely love DR Khor, I have been going to her far about 10 years. She is the best!
UofU Patient
February 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Khor listened to my symptoms and prescribed a medication that is treating the problem. She is excellent in listening and answering questions. She always makes me feel very important and puts me at ease.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
excellent experience
UofU Patient
December 07, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
great experience
Lillian Khor received her medical degree, (M.B.BCh., BAO) from the National University of Ireland in 1997 and her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2000. She completed her internal medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Utah, following which she was Chief Medical Resident of the Coronary Care Unit at LDS Hospital. She underwent Fellowship training and was a Chief Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine, and joined the Faculty at the University of Utah in 2007. She completed her formal training with a Masters in Clinical Investigation at the University of Utah in 2009.
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) and on the use of Point of Care Ultrasound in the assessment of heart failure. She actively promotes community education as past President of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Board of Directors (2010-2014), Co-Principal Investigator for a grant called “Heartwise 9-1-1” to increase awareness of heart attack symptoms in women, and regular TV and radio show interviews in English and Spanish. As a Master Clinician Observer for the School of Medicine, she emphasizes humanism within the practice of medicine. Her clinical and research interests are in obesity-associated heart failure and non-invasive markers of elevated intra-cardiac pressures. In her multiple roles as clinician, educator, administrator, researcher, and mentor she promotes wellness through exercise and healthy gastronomy.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-585-7676
(801) 581-7735
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) Radiology and Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine Clinical Radiology |
| Board Certification | 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, 2009 |
| Fellowship | University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals General Cardiology Chief Fellow, 2006 |
| Fellowship | University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals General Cardiology Fellow, 2005 |
| Chief Resident | LDS Hospital Coronary Care Unit Chief Resident, 2003 |
| Residency | University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals Internal Medicine Resident, 2003 |
| Internship | University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals Internal Medicine Intern, 2001 |
| Residency | Federated Dublin Voluntary Hospitals Scheme Internal Medicine Resident, 2000 |
| Internship | James Connolly Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine and Surgery Intern, 1998 |
| Professional Medical | National University of Ireland Medicine M.B., B.Ch., BAO, 1997 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Ratchford SM, Lee JF, Bunsawat K, Alpenglow JK, Zhao J, Ma CL, Ryan JJ, Khor LL, Wray DW (2022). The Impact of Obesity on the Regulation of Muscle Blood Flow during Exercise in Patients with Heart Failure with a Preserved Ejection Fraction. J Appl Physiol (1985), 132(5), 1240-1249.
- Wang L, Harrison J, Dranow E, Aliyev N, Khor L (2021). Accuracy of Ultrasound Jugular Venous Pressure Height in Predicting Central Venous Congestion. Ann Intern Med, 175(3), 344-351.
- 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.
Letter
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 |