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Adrienne L. Carey
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Adrienne L. Carey, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-585-2031
  • Adrienne Carey, MD is an Assistant Professor in Infectious Diseases at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a clinical educator who graduated from the University of Utah in 2009 and attended medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She completed a combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency program at the University of Michigan in 2017. She returned to the University of Utah for sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases. In addition to clinical work, she co-directs the Host & Defense course for first-year medical students. She is also a member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship team at the University of Utah. Her research interests center on the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of coccidioidomycosis, an infection caused by the endemic fungus Coccidioides. During her free time, Dr. Carey loves to hike, ski and travel.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 41 reviews )

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    February 02, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Love Dr. Carey. She always treats me with humanity and compassion.

    January 28, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Carey is a personable, caring, exceptionally intelligent physician.

    December 27, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Amazing doctor!! Life changing, really. She was able to find out what my problem was really quickly. Love this doctor and her expertise skill at getting to the root of the problem. Can¿t say enough good things about her.

    December 17, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Knowledgeable and easy to talk to

    November 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Carey is an excellent doctor. She is very knowledgeable and caring. She gave me hope.

    November 20, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent doctora

    November 10, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Carey has been instrumental to my care and well being. I appreciate her so very much and am thrilled to have her on my health care team!

    October 27, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Carey was very thorough in finding out my health history. She gave me honest answers. I felt good about continuing with my current treatment plan. Didn't feel rushed.

    August 13, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Carey was very thorough in wanting to assure we have the correct diagnosis before exploring further treatment.

  • Adrienne Carey, MD is an Assistant Professor in Infectious Diseases at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a clinical educator who graduated from the University of Utah in 2009 and attended medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She completed a combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency program at the University of Michigan in 2017. She returned to the University of Utah for sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases. In addition to clinical work, she co-directs the Host & Defense course for first-year medical students. She is also a member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship team at the University of Utah. Her research interests center on the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of coccidioidomycosis, an infection caused by the endemic fungus Coccidioides. During her free time, Dr. Carey loves to hike, ski and travel.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)

    Education history

    Fellowship Infectious Diseases - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Fellow
    Infectious Diseases - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Chief Resident Internal Medicine-Pediatrics - University of Michigan Health System Chief Resident
    Internal Medicine-Pediatrics - University of Michigan Health System Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine M.D.
    Chemistry - University of Utah B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Niehaus E Wormser V, Carey A (2023). Coccidioidomycosis in Pregnancy: an Update on Contributions to the Literature in the Past 5 Years. Curr Fungal Infect Rep, 2023(17), 49-53.
    2. Hubbard L, Iriana S, Carey A, Odrobina R, Sossenheimer M, Rogers D (2020). Radiographic and Endoscopic Features of Pancreaticoduodenal Malakoplakia. Pancreas, 49(3), 455-460. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Gorris ME, Caballero Van Dyke MC, Carey A, Hamm PS, Mead HL, Uehling JK (2021). A Review of Coccidioides Research, Outstanding Questions in the Field, and Contributions by Women Scientists. [Review]. Curr Clin Microbiol Rep, 8(3), 114-128. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Carey A, Spivak E (2020). Chapter 2.10 Infections in the Surgical ICU. In Michael Karsy, Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, Jian Guan, Rebecca Kim, Jeffrey B. Horn (Eds.), The Surgical Handbook (1st Edition). Thieme.