Amanda Leigh Elrod,
PA-C, MPAS
Languages Spoken: English
Amanda Leigh Elrod, MPAS, PA-C, Interim Chief for the Division of Physician Assistant Studies, is a physician assistant specializing in family medicine at the University of Utah, South Main Clinic, a mission based, inter-professional clinic where she also serves as the Medical Director for the family medicine service. She has a strong interest in serving the medically underserved and educating physician assistant students. Prior to working at South Main Clinic, she worked at the University of Utah, Madsen Family Health Center and in primary care at a private practice in Georgia. She has been working with physician assistant students and various other medical/health profession students since 2010. A. Leigh Elrod, PA-C sits on various University of Utah committees and is interested in the development of inter-professional primary care delivery models to serve the medically underserved and PA education. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, biking, playing golf and watching college football.
Clinical Locations
801-587-2525
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Family & Preventive Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Physician Assistant Program |
| Board Certification | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants |
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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 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
March 04, 2022
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
I am lucky to have such a wonderful, caring doctor in Dr. Amanda Elrod.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2022
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
All good
UofU Patient
December 17, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
PA respects her patients
UofU Patient
November 08, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
My experience with Leigh Elrod was beyond fantastic! Her care for my health and wellbeing is evident throughout the appointment.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh Elrod is Great!
UofU Patient
October 28, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
She told me to schedule an MRI but gave me no info on where to schedule it.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Strait forward but was good at explaining step by step what she was doing. Not overly personable or intent on connecting to patient.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh Elrod was phenomenal, very Knowledgeable and Professional. She made some great suggestions that will help guide my health long term.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
I love Dr. Elrod, I would not want anybody else for my physician!
UofU Patient
July 11, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh Elrod is THE BEST!! She provides me with wonderful care!!
UofU Patient
June 29, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh Elrod is the best and we love her
UofU Patient
June 07, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh is great. She always explains things thoroughly and makes sure I'm comfortable with the plan of care.
UofU Patient
May 29, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh Elrod took the time to listen to my concerns and plan follow-up.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
good experience
UofU Patient
May 20, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh is the best
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
good
UofU Patient
March 30, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
very good
UofU Patient
March 30, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh Elrod is just great
UofU Patient
March 08, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh Elrod provided excellent care, I will recommend her to anyone and everyone I know.
UofU Patient
March 08, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Dr Elrod is great. My disabled son really appreciates her.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
her demeanor is one of genuine concern & effort to find solutions.
UofU Patient
December 24, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
honest and caring
UofU Patient
December 09, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
I was first met by a student PA who truly seemed interested and gave feedback. He did relay my information to the primary, but I still felt rushed. My previous PCP retired, I was looking for a new one. She is nice and intelligent, but a waste of my co-pay.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Great experience and wonderful care they showed me, very professional
UofU Patient
November 16, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
She is fabulous!
UofU Patient
November 09, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh Elrod is an excellent medical provider, though I do not live near to the So Main Clinic I travel across town to be treated by her. Her care is excellent & that important to me as a patient.
UofU Patient
October 06, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
the provider was very patient and attentive to my concerns, I've been seeing her for years and I always feel heard and cared
UofU Patient
August 23, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh is an amazing provider, she is astute and figures out what is going on quickly. She is encouraging, yet realistic at the same time. She is the best!
UofU Patient
August 11, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
She is just great
UofU Patient
August 01, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
she is truly exceptional. she is knowledgeable, caring and takes the time to get to know you on a personal level. I have high confidence in her abilities as a PA.
UofU Patient
July 30, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Dr.Elrod is very down to earth and gets to know me as her patient. Our discussions are not just about the care given in that moment, but getting to know about my life in general in small ways. I know I can always get clear answers when I ask them.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
I recommend to South Main to everyone! my friends that have started going there love it as much as I do!
UofU Patient
June 21, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
Leigh is an awesome provider. She always includes me in any decisions and explains my choices clearly. I feel like an individual and not just another patient during my visits. Her student, Steven, was also good to work with.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
I couldnt be happier with my care.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2020
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
i really like my physician. She always listens carefully and I trust her.
Amanda Leigh Elrod, MPAS, PA-C, Interim Chief for the Division of Physician Assistant Studies, is a physician assistant specializing in family medicine at the University of Utah, South Main Clinic, a mission based, inter-professional clinic where she also serves as the Medical Director for the family medicine service. She has a strong interest in serving the medically underserved and educating physician assistant students. Prior to working at South Main Clinic, she worked at the University of Utah, Madsen Family Health Center and in primary care at a private practice in Georgia. She has been working with physician assistant students and various other medical/health profession students since 2010. A. Leigh Elrod, PA-C sits on various University of Utah committees and is interested in the development of inter-professional primary care delivery models to serve the medically underserved and PA education. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, biking, playing golf and watching college football.
Academic Locations
801-581-7234
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Family & Preventive Medicine
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Physician Assistant Program |
| Board Certification | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants |
Education History
| Graduate Training | University of Utah School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies M.P.A.S., 2009 |
| Graduate Training | University of North Carolina Exercise and Sports Science–Athletic Training , 2000 |
| Undergraduate | Berry College Athletic Training and Health and Physical Education; Minor: Psychology B.S., 1998 |