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Amanda Leigh Elrod, PA-C, MPAS

Chief, Division of Physician Assistant Program

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33 4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English

Amanda Leigh Elrod, MPAS, PA-C, 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

South Main Clinic

801-587-2525

3690 South Main
Salt Lake City, UT  84115
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Specialties

  • Family Medicine

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

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

4.8/ 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

4.4/ 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 November 10, 2022
University Hospital

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh is a very well prepared and informed practitioner.

UofU Patient July 18, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Just great

UofU Patient July 07, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient July 05, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Shes just great

UofU Patient June 28, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod is an amazing provider. So lucky to be her patient.

UofU Patient June 20, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Leigh Elrod is a great provider! She is always attentive to what you say so that she can best help you and make sure your health is a priority to feeling better. She really cares for her patients at least that's how I felt and am grateful that I can get the help I need with her as my provider.

UofU Patient June 09, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod, PA-C was professional and well prepared. She asked appropriate health questions and answered all of my health questions or concerns. She is an excellent provider and deserves a raise!

UofU Patient May 26, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod was beyond amazing. I had several items that I wanted to discuss, some of which were uncomfortable and she made it easy to discuss and helped me understand my role/accountability in my health choices.

UofU Patient April 26, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh is very good

UofU Patient April 22, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Dr. Elrod has always been a pleasant one. She is professional and kind

UofU Patient April 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod is just great; we are grateful for her.

UofU Patient April 08, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod is the best PA in Utah! I often recommend her to others.

UofU Patient March 04, 2022
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

I am lucky to have such a wonderful, caring doctor in Dr. Amanda Elrod.

UofU Patient February 09, 2022
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

All good

UofU Patient December 17, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

PA respects her patients

UofU Patient November 08, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod is Great!

UofU Patient October 28, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

4 out of 5 stars

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

3 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

I love Dr. Elrod, I would not want anybody else for my physician!

UofU Patient July 11, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod is THE BEST!! She provides me with wonderful care!!

UofU Patient June 29, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod is the best and we love her

UofU Patient June 07, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh Elrod took the time to listen to my concerns and plan follow-up.

UofU Patient May 20, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

Leigh is the best

UofU Patient May 20, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

good experience

UofU Patient April 22, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

good

UofU Patient March 30, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

5 out of 5 stars

very good

Amanda Leigh Elrod, MPAS, PA-C, 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

375 Chipeta Way
Dept of Family and Preventive Medicine, Ste A, Room 131
Salt Lake City, UT  84108

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

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Barber M, Chappell M, Henriksen L, Whippen J, Elrod L, Coombs J (2022). Breast cancer screening rates of uninsured patients at South Main Clinic. JAAPA, 35(12), 1.
  2. Catherine C, Henderson S, Oldroyd M, Sanyer C, Elrod L, Handy R, Coombs J (2022). Chronic care management at South Main Clinic: A retrospective comparison. JAAPA, 35(12), 1.

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