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Amy P. Powell
( out of 377 reviews )

Amy P. Powell, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
  • Dr. Amy Powell, Professor, (clinical) is a board certified Sports Medicine physician serving as a team physician for the University of Utah Utes. She specializes in the care of athletes and active people of all ages, focusing on attaining and maintaining a patient’s physical performance goals. Dr. Powell received her medical degree from the University of Washington, followed by residency training in internal medicine at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Powell pursued subspecialty training in sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where she worked with athletes of all levels. Dr. Powell’s clinical interests include non-surgical management of musculoskeletal problems afflicting active people across the lifespan. She has specific clinical interests in prevention and management of injuries in the female athlete, metabolic bone disease, and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis in active patients.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Sports Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 377 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 29, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Powell is an outstanding clinician, very knowledgeable, great communication skills and empathetic. She quickly diagnosed orthopedic problem based on MRI and symptoms and prescribed a treatment that relieved most of my pain.

    February 29, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I¿ve already been telling others about Dr Powell¿s expertise in handling my osteoporosis issues and her encouragement.

    February 25, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Powell is great! She's friendly, knowledgeable, competent and caring.

    February 23, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    She is caring and knowledgeable! I am so lucky to have been seen by her! I 100% recommend.

    February 10, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Powell is very thorough and takes the time to explain treatment options and why some options are better than others.

    February 09, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Powell was wonderful!

    February 09, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excellent doctor

    February 09, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Powell is kind and thorough!

    February 09, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Powell was the 3rd doctor I¿ve seen for my severe osteoporosis and spinal fractures. I¿m so glad a friend recommended her. I finally feel like something is going to get done to get me the treatment I need.

  • Dr. Amy Powell, Professor, (clinical) is a board certified Sports Medicine physician serving as a team physician for the University of Utah Utes. She specializes in the care of athletes and active people of all ages, focusing on attaining and maintaining a patient’s physical performance goals. Dr. Powell received her medical degree from the University of Washington, followed by residency training in internal medicine at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Powell pursued subspecialty training in sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where she worked with athletes of all levels. Dr. Powell’s clinical interests include non-surgical management of musculoskeletal problems afflicting active people across the lifespan. She has specific clinical interests in prevention and management of injuries in the female athlete, metabolic bone disease, and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis in active patients.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Internal Medicine -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions General Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Sports Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Sports Medicine - Cleveland Clinic Foundation Fellow
    Internal Medicine - Virginia Mason Medical Center Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Virginia Mason Medical Center Intern
    Medicine - University of Washington M.D.
    Undergraduate Sociology - Smith College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Diamond AB, Narducci DM, Roberts WO, Bernhardt DT, LaBella CR, Moffatt KA, Nuti R, Powell AP, Rooks YL, Zaremski JL (2020). Interim Guidance on the Preparticipation Physical Examination for Athletes During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Curr Sports Med Rep, 19(11), 498-503. (Read full article)
    2. Diamond AB, Narducci DM, Roberts WO, Bernhardt DT, LaBella CR, Moffatt KA, Nuti R, Powell AP, Rooks YL, Zaremski JL (2020). Interim Guidance on the Preparticipation Physical Examination for Athletes During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Clin J Sport Med. (Read full article)
    3. Powell AP, English J (2018). Exercise for Athletes With Inflammatory Arthritis. Curr Sports Med Rep, 17(9), 302-307. (Read full article)
    4. Campbell AD, McIntosh SE, Nyberg A, Powell AP, Schoene RB, Hackett P (2015). Risk Stratification for Athletes and Adventurers in High-Altitude Environments: Recommendations for Preparticipation Evaluation. Wilderness Environ Med, 26(4 Suppl), S30-9. (Read full article)
    5. Campbell AD, McIntosh SE, Nyberg A, Powell AP, Schoene RB, Hackett P (2015). Risk Stratification for Athletes and Adventurers in High-Altitude Environments: Recommendations for Preparticipation Evaluation. Clin J Sport Med, 25(5), 404-11. (Read full article)
    6. Bermejo-Alvarez P, Ramos-Ibeas P, Park KE, Powell AP, Vansandt L, Derek B, Ramirez MA, Gutierrez-Adan A, Telugu BP (2015). Tet-mediated imprinting erasure in H19 locus following reprogramming of spermatogonial stem cells to induced pluripotent stem cells. Sci Rep, 5, 13691. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Powell AP, Borowski L, Kussman A, Nattiv A (2017). Preventing fractures in the masters athlete: we can do better. Br J Sports Med, 52(3), 143-144. (Read full article)