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Natalie A. Sanders, DO, FACP

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Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Dr. Sanders is an Assistant Professor with the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. She has primary and consultative patient care responsibilities, performs clinical research, and educates students and residents of all levels across several health care disciplines. Dr. Sanders completed her undergraduate medical education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA. She subsequently graduated from the Internal Medicine Residency program from the University of Utah and was selected as a Chief Medical Resident. After practicing for three years as a General Internist with this same institution, Dr. Sanders formalized her training in a Geriatrics Fellowship.

Upon completing her fellowship, Dr. Sanders worked as the geriatrician team member of the University of Utah Faint and Fall Clinic. The first clinic of its kind, this multidisciplinary clinic focused on providing expedited, standardized, evidenced based evaluation and treatment to patients with these conditions. Three years after its opening, Dr. Sanders became the Medical Director of the clinic and expanded assessments to include formal frailty evaluations. In 2017, Dr. Sanders narrowed her practice to focus on caring for geriatric patients. Her current clinical practice is at the University of Utah Geriatrics Clinic where she follows a panel of geriatric primary care patients and continues to provide consultative care with a specific focus on faint, fall, and frailty syndromes. In addition to her outpatient practice, she is a physician team member of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). HELP is an international evidence based delirium prevention program, of which the University of Utah is a Center of Excellence. This program plays a key role in assisting the University of Utah to become nationally credited as an Age Friendly Health System. Dr. Sanders is recognized as an expert in faint, fall, and frailty syndromes as well as delirium prevention at her institution.

In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Sanders supervises medical students, residents, and geriatric fellows. She serves as the Associate Director for the ACGME approved Geriatric Fellowship. In this role, she mentors future geriatricians and works diligently to ensure the program is providing exceptional training in geriatrics.

Dr. Sanders’ research highlights different aspects of the geriatric syndromes of faint, fall, frailty and delirium and complements her clinical expertise. She is interested in the role decreased baroreceptor function seen with aging has in precipitating falls and how the information gained from a frailty assessment may predict patient outcomes and prognosis. In an effort to assure patient centered care, part of her work involves partnering with cardiovascular and surgical specialties to care for complex patients who are being considered for advanced medical or surgical interventions. As a physician team member of HELP, she also concentrates some of her research efforts on delirium prevention and improving this program at the University of Utah. Dr. Sanders’ passion and expertise in these areas enables her to effectively collaborate across departments within the University of Utah and the community at large to further understanding of these important geriatric syndromes.

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center
Geriatric Care Clinic

801-581-2628

Fax: (801) 585-2293

555 Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT  84112
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Specialties

  • Geriatrics
  • Faint, Fall, & Frailty

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Geriatrics
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric 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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.9/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.7/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

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 March 11, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Sanders is great!

UofU Patient February 21, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

My doctor far exceeded my expectations and treated me with careful interest and respect, and compassion. I left feeling understood.

UofU Patient February 04, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

As mentioned earlier, Best checkup I've ever had."

UofU Patient January 18, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient December 04, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sanders is a caring and concerned physician who takes the time to answer any questions and really listen to the patient. She is professional, but always very kind and down-to-earth. I have recommended her to several friends and family members.

UofU Patient December 02, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient November 08, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient October 21, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Home run.

UofU Patient October 16, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sanders is outstanding in her professional compassionate care. I trust her and consider her the best physician for me as she listens and explains the what and why of any treatment she suggests. Her concern for me as her patient has earned my confidence.

UofU Patient October 04, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sanders is the most attentive and caring physician with whom I have ever interfaced. While she Is very professional, she Is also down-to-earth, personable and responsive to every question and concern.

UofU Patient September 02, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Sanders was great!

UofU Patient August 07, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Sanders is the best

UofU Patient June 23, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was not rushed and spent 60 minutes with me going over all my systems and questions. I feel the care is outstanding.

UofU Patient May 18, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

excellent

UofU Patient April 02, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient March 31, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr, Sanders is easily the best health care professional that my wife and I have ever had. She is responsive, happy to answer concerns, genuinely interested in our health and well-being, and willing to give us the time necessary.

UofU Patient March 20, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

always a good experience.

UofU Patient March 04, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

She said she would renew my prescription, but did not. This is third time this has happened, for a simple maintenance medication.

UofU Patient February 06, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

we are waiting for x-rays before following up w exercise.

UofU Patient January 15, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sanders listens well and offers suggestions. I feel that she respects me as a person and I feel comfortable telling her my feelings and thoughts.

UofU Patient October 18, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

very understanding and helpful about my medical concerns

UofU Patient October 10, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Put good attention, good opinions.

UofU Patient September 23, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

all of this care was provided on the phone regarding medicine.

UofU Patient September 05, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

We appreciate Dr. Sanders. She is friendly and is caring for her patients. I feel good that my mom is under her care.

UofU Patient July 31, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Listened well, gave thoughtful advice, and took time to discuss my concerns.

UofU Patient July 29, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sanders is wonderful, very caring and she took the time to listen and answered questions.

Dr. Sanders is an Assistant Professor with the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. She has primary and consultative patient care responsibilities, performs clinical research, and educates students and residents of all levels across several health care disciplines. Dr. Sanders completed her undergraduate medical education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA. She subsequently graduated from the Internal Medicine Residency program from the University of Utah and was selected as a Chief Medical Resident. After practicing for three years as a General Internist with this same institution, Dr. Sanders formalized her training in a Geriatrics Fellowship.

Upon completing her fellowship, Dr. Sanders worked as the geriatrician team member of the University of Utah Faint and Fall Clinic. The first clinic of its kind, this multidisciplinary clinic focused on providing expedited, standardized, evidenced based evaluation and treatment to patients with these conditions. Three years after its opening, Dr. Sanders became the Medical Director of the clinic and expanded assessments to include formal frailty evaluations. In 2017, Dr. Sanders narrowed her practice to focus on caring for geriatric patients. Her current clinical practice is at the University of Utah Geriatrics Clinic where she follows a panel of geriatric primary care patients and continues to provide consultative care with a specific focus on faint, fall, and frailty syndromes. In addition to her outpatient practice, she is a physician team member of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). HELP is an international evidence based delirium prevention program, of which the University of Utah is a Center of Excellence. This program plays a key role in assisting the University of Utah to become nationally credited as an Age Friendly Health System. Dr. Sanders is recognized as an expert in faint, fall, and frailty syndromes as well as delirium prevention at her institution.

In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Sanders supervises medical students, residents, and geriatric fellows. She serves as the Associate Director for the ACGME approved Geriatric Fellowship. In this role, she mentors future geriatricians and works diligently to ensure the program is providing exceptional training in geriatrics.

Dr. Sanders’ research highlights different aspects of the geriatric syndromes of faint, fall, frailty and delirium and complements her clinical expertise. She is interested in the role decreased baroreceptor function seen with aging has in precipitating falls and how the information gained from a frailty assessment may predict patient outcomes and prognosis. In an effort to assure patient centered care, part of her work involves partnering with cardiovascular and surgical specialties to care for complex patients who are being considered for advanced medical or surgical interventions. As a physician team member of HELP, she also concentrates some of her research efforts on delirium prevention and improving this program at the University of Utah. Dr. Sanders’ passion and expertise in these areas enables her to effectively collaborate across departments within the University of Utah and the community at large to further understanding of these important geriatric syndromes.

Academic Locations

Research Statement

Dr. Sanders is an Assistant Professor with the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Sanders educates Geriatric fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students and performs clinical research. Dr. Sanders completed her undergraduate medical education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA. She subsequently graduated from the Internal Medicine Residency program from the University of Utah and was selected as a Chief Medical Resident. After practicing for three years as a General Internist with this same institution, Dr. Sanders formalized her training in a Geriatrics Fellowship.

Her research highlights different aspects of the geriatric syndromes of faint, fall, frailty and delirium and complements her clinical expertise. She is interested in the role decreased baroreceptor function seen with aging has in precipitating falls as well as how the information gained from a frailty assessment may predict patient outcomes and prognosis. In an effort to assure patient centered care, part of her work involves partnering with cardiovascular and surgical specialties to care for complex patients who are being considered for advanced medical or surgical interventions. She is also a physician team member of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), an internationally recognized evidence based delirium prevention program of which the University of Utah is a Center of Excellence. Congruent with this role, Dr Sanders concentrates some of her research efforts on delirium prevention and improving this program at the University of Utah. Dr. Sanders’ passion and expertise in these areas enables her to effectively collaborate across departments within the University of Utah and the community as large to further understanding of these important geriatric syndromes.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Geriatrics
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

Research Interests

  • Non-accidental Falls
  • Autonomic Dysfunction
  • Faint and Fall Overlap
  • Frail Elderly

Education History

Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics Division
Fellow, 2010
Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Resident, 2006
Internship University of Utah School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Intern, 2003
Professional Medical Western University of Health Sciences
Osteopathic Medicine
D.O., 2002
Undergraduate University of Nevada
Biological Sciences
B.S., 1998

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Davizon-Castillo P, McMahon B, Aguila S, Bark D, Ashworth K, Allawzi A, Campbell RA, Montenont E, Nemkov T, DAlessandro A, Clendenen N, Shih L, Sanders NA, Higa K, Cox A, Padilla-Romo Z, Hernandez G, Wartchow E, Trahan GD, Nozik-Grayck E, Jones K, Pietras EM, DeGregori J, Rondina MT, Di Paola J (2019). TNF-α-driven inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction define the platelet hyperreactivity of aging. Blood, 134(9), 727-740.
  2. Sanders NA, Supiano MA, Lewis EF, Liu J, CLaggett B, Pfeffer MA, Desai AS, Sweitzer NK, Solomon SD, Fang JC (9/18/2018). The frailty syndrome and outcomes in the TOPCAT trial; doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1308. Eur J Heart Fail.
  3. Lund E, Sanders NA, Brignole M, Hamdan MH (2013). Cost Analysis of the Faint and Fall Clinic: A New Model in Health-care Delivery. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag, 4, 1258-1263.
  4. Sanders N, Jetter T, Brignole M, Hamdan M (Aug 2012). Standardized Care Pathway versus Conventional Approach in the Management of Patients Presenting with Faint at the University of Utah. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 2012.
  5. Sanders N, Ganguly J, Jetter T, Daccarrett M, Wasmund S, Brignole M, Hamdan M (Aug 2012). Atrial Fibrillation: A risk factor for non-accidental falls. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 2012(35), 973-979.

Book Chapter

  1. Sanders NA, Supiano M (2014). Assessing Older Adults for Syncope Following a Fall. In CS Landefield, A Chang, BA Williams (Eds.), Current Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment (2nd edition, pp. 443-446). Chicago: Lange Medical Books/McGraw Hill.

Case Report

  1. Sanders N, Jetter T (October 2011). Syncope Masquerading as a Fall with Seizure Activity. J Am Osteopath Assoc, 111(9), 551.

Abstract

  1. Ganguly J, Jetter T, Sanders N (05/01/2011). Atrial Fibrillation Independently Increases the Risk for Non-Accidental Falls in the Elderly [Abstract]. Heart Rhythm Journal, 8(5), Supplement.

Other

  1. Manley N, Schleifer W, Sanders N (2016). Geriatrics Evaluation and Management Tools. Syncope Chapter.  American Geriatrics Society and Talebreza S, ed.  (Eds.). American Geriatrics Society.
  2. Sanders NA (September 2011). Fainting and Falling: Are you at Risk? Living Well (September 2011).

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

  1. Sanders N (2017). AGS CoCare: Ortho Co-management Curriculum, “Secondary Fracture Prevention,” American Geriatrics Society, New York, NY 2017 (peer reviewed contribution) [Web].
  2. Sanders N, Singpiel S (10/12/156). Listener Question: Can Over-the-Counter Medications Increase the Chances of Falls in Elders? [Web]. Salt Lake City: The Scope University of Utah Health Radio. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/.
  3. Sanders N, Singpiel S (7/6/16). Falling is Not a Just a Part of Getting Older, It Is a Health Crisis [Web]. Salt Lake City: The Scope University of Utah Health Radio. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/.

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