Amanda Leigh Elrod,
PA-C, MPAS
Chief, Division of Physician Assistant Program
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
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
4.8/ 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
Leigh is a very well prepared and informed practitioner.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Just great
UofU Patient
July 07, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Good
UofU Patient
July 05, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Shes just great
UofU Patient
June 28, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Leigh Elrod is an amazing provider. So lucky to be her patient.
UofU Patient
June 20, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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
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
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
Leigh is very good
UofU Patient
April 22, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
My experience with Dr. Elrod has always been a pleasant one. She is professional and kind
UofU Patient
April 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Leigh Elrod is just great; we are grateful for her.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2022
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Leigh Elrod is the best PA in Utah! I often recommend her to others.
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
Leigh is the best
UofU Patient
May 20, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
good experience
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
good
UofU Patient
March 30, 2021
SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
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
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
- 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.
- 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.