Juliana S. Simonetti,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Juliana Simonetti has joint appointments with both the departments of internal medicine and surgery and is co-directing the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at the University of Utah. Dr. Simonetti received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2009 and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical center and her fellowship in clinical nutrition and obesity at Boston University Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She has been working in the field of bariatric medicine for the last 9 years and is a tremendous asset to the program in offering medical weight loss options to pre and post bariatric surgery patients as well as for any patient who would benefit from weight loss
Clinical Locations
801-447-1195
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) Surgery - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Endocrinology and Metabolism General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Obesity Medicine |
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
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
3.9/ 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
October 30, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She is the best doctor
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She is super great and caring
UofU Patient
October 07, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti is FANTASTIC
UofU Patient
September 30, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Excellent!
UofU Patient
September 21, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Under Dr Simonetti's care I have now lost 112 lbs. Love her personality and intelligence, but mostly love her skill and effectiveness in getting results! Truly believe she's one of the best bariatric doctors in the country!
UofU Patient
August 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I wonder if the care provider has too many individuals on her panel. Some comments make it clear that she is not up to date on my history. It makes it difficult for me to feel safe with the trajectory of changes in care.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Enjoyable, uplifting and informative experience! I so appreciated the level of my care.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I felt that the PA was exceptional. She listened and responded to all of my questions; I did not feel rushed or given the feeling that she needed to move on to others. I was impressed that she had read the information forwarded to her from the referring physician, and was fully prepared to discuss that, and possible conditions I might have, with me. She is an excellent medical practitioner and I am pleased I was able to visit with her!
UofU Patient
July 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti is superior in every way!!!!!
UofU Patient
July 22, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I am 54 years old and she is the best most CARING doctor I have ever had in my life and I've had many. She is thorough and takes time to listen to what's really going on with you. And she has helped me so much with my health.
UofU Patient
June 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
it was a waste of time. nothing was told to me that was helpful at all and she didn't care.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti is an amazing doctor who is always concerned about my well being. She is always doing what is in the best interest of me and listening to concerns that I have.
UofU Patient
June 01, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Julia Simonetti is TOP NOTCH, 100 %, listens well, includes me in all decisions, explains completely, is wonderful and concerned. Exactly what I need in a wt loss doc.
UofU Patient
May 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She takes the time to really listen to any concerns you may have. Makes you feel good when you leave.
UofU Patient
May 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I will not respond to these surveys anymore
UofU Patient
May 16, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
love Dr. Simonetti!
UofU Patient
May 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
THANK YOU for your KINDNESS & CARE !!!! Most of all THANKS for the HUG !!!!!
UofU Patient
May 13, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti is a committed physician, smart & caring. [NAME REMOVED]
UofU Patient
May 10, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I think she tries to assure me that I'm doing good, even when I think I could do even more.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti is so exceptionally compassionate, understanding, and encouraging. She shows a great deal of empathy especially considering that she sees people about essentially the same challenges every day. It has been hard to not see results as quickly as I wish they'd come, but she is helping me to not give up and continues to listen, problem solve, apply her expertise, think creatively, and resurrect hope, which is so critical for such a complex, lifelong, highly emotional and discouraging battle. If every doctor had the empathy and kindness of Simonetti, the world would be a better place.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
she is the best Dr she has helped me a lot when they had to stop surgery I haven't weighed this amount in 30 years
UofU Patient
April 18, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti is an outstanding physician. I would rate better than any physician who has ever treated me.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti is The Best. She really listens and takes an interest in the patient; she is kind and has a sense of humor. She is extremely competent. A great asset to UofU medical system.
UofU Patient
April 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Simonetti and I have recommended family members to her. She has turned my life around and I'm on a completely new path. I am very grateful for her!!
UofU Patient
March 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She is very KIND & CARING !!! I am GRATEFUL for ALL the HELP SHE is GIVING me !!!!
UofU Patient
March 22, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti was very thorough and a very good listener.
UofU Patient
March 21, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
All good
UofU Patient
March 20, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti was amazing. She took the time to listen to me bc and put me at ease. She made a great plan with me for my success.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti was so compassionate and listened with understanding about my discouragement and frustration. She empathized and helped to offer ideas and create a plan that will hopefully help. I most appreciated that she helped me to feel hope when I was feeling so discouraged. Feeling hope is so critical in this situation when I'm trying to lose weight and trying not to give up on making healthy changes. I truly appreciate her compassion, her wisdom and her empathy.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
she is wonderful she cares about the patient
UofU Patient
March 08, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti is always very helpful and enlightening. Her suggestions are clearly presented and pertinent.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Weight loss is difficult but in the past 2.5 years I've lost around 70 lbs mostly by just reducing portion size and backing off on Coca Cola. The Coke is a really issue for Dr. Simonetti and something that we don't agree on. But since the last visit I took her advice and tried Coke Zero and I think that will work for me and for her well.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I think Dr. Simonetti is excellent; I've already recommended her to a friend.
UofU Patient
March 01, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti is truly one of the most caring physicians I have ever encountered. She is a gem.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti exceeds all expectations. She is brilliant, engaged, kind, supportive, and an extremely effective practitioner. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to have her as a care provider.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I just love Dr. Simonetti. She is full of advice, helpful tips for weight loss and overall a very caring and supportive physician.
UofU Patient
February 15, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I am very greatful for her concerns about my health..
UofU Patient
February 11, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti is excellent. Have been helped by her care and recommend to others.
UofU Patient
February 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Adore Dr. Simonetti
UofU Patient
January 10, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
very kind and compassionate
UofU Patient
December 28, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Excellent provider--really a wonderful support.
UofU Patient
December 27, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dra Simonetti is the best doctor
UofU Patient
December 27, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
she is a very caring Dr . listens to your concerns . makes Recommendations and Suggestions to improve your way of living.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti makes me feel that she really cares about me and my health. She is the only doctor at the hospital that makes me feel this way.
UofU Patient
November 29, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I would recommend (and have recommended) Dr. Simonetti to friends/family seriously considering working with a doctor to lose weight. Unlike working with someone in a for-profit weight-loss clinic, I believe that Dr. Simonetti is absolutely looking after my health and well being first and foremost when coming up with an individualized plan that works for me.
UofU Patient
November 29, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I learned so much from her !!!!!!!!!
UofU Patient
November 23, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti is a great physician. She seems to connect and resonate with her patients.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti is fantastic in every regard!!!!
UofU Patient
November 01, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Simonetti is likely the most caring and involved doctor I have ever received treatment from.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Simonetti takes the time to explain and discuss treatment options.
Juliana Simonetti has joint appointments with both the departments of internal medicine and surgery and is co-directing the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at the University of Utah. Dr. Simonetti received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2009 and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical center and her fellowship in clinical nutrition and obesity at Boston University Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She has been working in the field of bariatric medicine for the last 9 years and is a tremendous asset to the program in offering medical weight loss options to pre and post bariatric surgery patients as well as for any patient who would benefit from weight loss
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-587-3660
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) Surgery - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Endocrinology and Metabolism General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Obesity Medicine |
Education History
| Fellowship | Boston Medical Center Nutrition & Obesity Fellow, 2013 |
| Residency | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Internal Medicine; Global Health/Primary Care Track Resident, 2012 |
| Post Graduate Training | Harvard School of Public Health Global Health Delivery & Effectiveness Program , 2010 |
| Professional Medical | University of Utah School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2009 |
| Undergraduate | University of Connecticut - Stamford Health & Science B.G.S., 2003 |
| Undergraduate | Norwalk Community College Nursing A.S., 1999 |