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L. Dana DeWitt
( out of 83 reviews )

L. Dana DeWitt, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

Imaging and Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575
  • L. Dana DeWitt, MD is Medical Director for the Inpatient Neurology Service at University Hospital. She is also a member of the Brain Attack Team and interprets transcranial Doppler. She has had the honor of receiving awards as Best of Boston Magazine’s Top Docs for Women, Consumers’ Checkbook Top Docs, and Best Doctors in America 2005-2008.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 83 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 27, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She is an excellent doctor, and I have felt very well cared for from the very beginning of our association many many years ago.

    June 20, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Will miss her after she retires

    June 08, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She listens well & really cares. I will miss her!

    May 29, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She has been my neurologist for 17 years. She is always attentive to me, answers my questions and listens to my concerns. She is very knowledgeable and will explain things in terms I understand with patience. I value her expertise and her ethics. I respect her for her integrity as well as her excellence in care.

    May 01, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She listens to me and my problems and doesn't think I am stupid

    April 25, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Dewitt is an excellent doctor and I am impressed with her knowledge, care and concern for her patients. I am glad that I have had the opportunity to be her patient for over 10 years.

    April 24, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    The Best!!! Great communicator. Professional-Informative.

    December 20, 2024
    IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    L. Dana Dewitt, MD is extremely understanding & totally knowledgeable about M.S.

    December 19, 2024
    IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr DeWitt is aa intellegent well educated doctor. She has been my MS doctor for several years. I would definately recommend her.

  • L. Dana DeWitt, MD is Medical Director for the Inpatient Neurology Service at University Hospital. She is also a member of the Brain Attack Team and interprets transcranial Doppler. She has had the honor of receiving awards as Best of Boston Magazine’s Top Docs for Women, Consumers’ Checkbook Top Docs, and Best Doctors in America 2005-2008.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Neurology - Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Fellow
    Chief Resident Neurology - University of Michigan Chief Resident
    Residency Neurology - University of Michigan Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Michael Reese Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Tulane University M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Southern Methodist University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Chung LS, Tkach A, Lingenfelter EM, Dehoney SB, Rollo J, de Havenon A, DeWitt LD, Grantz MR, Wang H, Wold JJ, Hannon PM, Weathered NR, Majersik JJ (2015). Tissue Plasminogen Activator Prescription and Administration Errors within a Regional Stroke System. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis, 25(3), 565-71. (Read full article)
    2. Sangle N, Baringer JR, Majersik J, DeWitt LD (2015). CADASIL with Multiorgan Involvement: a Complete Autopsy Examination Report. Can J Neurol Sci, 43(1), 202-5. (Read full article)
    3. Kinard K, Osborn AG, Palmer CA, Warner JE, Katz BJ, Crum AV, DeWitt LD, Sonnen JA, Digre KB (2015). Ataxia at the Masquerade Ball. J Neuroophthalmol, 35(3), 315-8. (Read full article)
    4. Bennett AE, Hoesch RE, DeWitt LD, Afra P, Ansari SA (2014). Therapeutic hypothermia for status epilepticus: A report, historical perspective, and review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 126, 103-9. (Read full article)
    5. Caplan L, Wityk R, Pazdera L, Chang HM, Pessin M, DeWitt LD (2005). New England Medical Center Posterior Circulation Streoke Registry II. Vascular Lesions. J Clin Neurol, 1(1), 31-49.