Matthew M. Grinsell,
MD, PhD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Matthew Grinsell completed his medical degree and doctorate of philosophy from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He then completed his Pediatric residency and fellowship in Nephrology at The University of Virginia. He is board-certified in Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Grinsell is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension.
Dr. Grinsell’s clinical practice includes care of patients with disorders of the kidney including chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, tubular disorders, cystic kidney disease, kidney malformations, kidney stones and hypertension. He also and provides medical supervision of dialysis treatments, plasma exchange and kidney transplantation in children and adolescents. He has a special interest in sports-related kidney injuries, nephrotic syndrome and chronic kidney disease. His regional practice includes patients from Utah, as well as from the surrounding states of Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico and Montana.
Clinical Locations
Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Building
801-213-3599
Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at Riverton
801-213-3599
University Hospital
Transplant and Specialty Clinic801-213-3599
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Pediatric Nephrology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Nephrology) |
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
4.5/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.6/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.4/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.5/ 5
Wait time at clinic
3.8/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.5/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.6/ 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
April 29, 2014
Dr. Grinsell is amazing with my son. He is kind, patient, knowledgeable and extremely helpful while dealing with an active 8 year old. He genuinely cares about my family and remembers important things about our lives. We are incredibly impressed with him.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2013
Dr. Grinsell was fabulous! He quickly established a good rapport with our 13 year old daughter, who was quite nervous about the appt (as were her parents). He was very thorough and patient. We didn't feel rushed at all. He had a great sense of humor and had looked through my daughter's history and joked around with her about some of the entertaining reports he had read. He was able to quickly pull up records and test results and went over them with us. I would definitely recommend Dr. Grinsell to others, in fact I already have!
UofU Patient
May 20, 2013
Dr. Grinsell's beside manner is very comfortable and friendly, putting the children at ease. Much appreciated!
UofU Patient
April 19, 2013
We appreciate how concerned and courtious everyone was. Dr. Grinsell is great and very helpful for stressed mothers as well as the patient. He took time to get background and ensure the best care for our daughter. He also anwered all of our questions and made sure we understood what was happening. He also personally called us to give us updates and discuss further treatment. We couldn't ask for better care during this stressful situation. We know our daughter is in the best hands and care available.
UofU Patient
February 15, 2013
First comment from Dr was to accuse us of being 15 min late for a 30 min appt, now we have no time to evaluate. I explained we waited 20 min at front desk. They were backed up with only 1 receptionist, we were NOT late. He then said "then its because everyone else was late". He did not appologise for the wait or the comments and seemed irritated the entire appt.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2013
We were very impressed with the genuineness that Dr. Grinsell showed our son. He was very thorough, and made him feel as close to comfortable as he was going to feel (he has autism, so doctor visits can be hard on him).
UofU Patient
January 29, 2013
We were very impressed with Dr. Grinsell and his abilities to care for our children.
UofU Patient
January 09, 2013
I hope I can find a doctor like Dr. Grinsel when I become an adult. Any recommendations? : )
UofU Patient
November 30, 2012
Having gone to a Nephrologist for years in North Carolina whom we loved, I was worried we wouldn't find someone as caring, knowledgeable, or personable. Dr. Grinsell exceeded my expectations.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2012
I was really impressed with everyone I encountered during this visit. I also loved how everyone treated Spencer and made him feel so comfortable.
UofU Patient
April 27, 2012
Dr. Grinsell has always been courteous, respectful and talked with me on a level I can understand. He's always shown concern for my daughter and what she's going through. I wish he was closer to us though! :)
UofU Patient
April 11, 2012
We never feel rushed with Dr. Grinzell. He always takes the time to answer questions and find out how Hyrum is doing. In his words, "He is the best!"
UofU Patient
April 11, 2012
I had I felt valid concerns regarding a vacination which were treated very I felt rudely and my feelings were hurt I felt I was talked down to almost to the point of being made fun of
UofU Patient
March 20, 2012
I know that Dr. Grinsell is an expert in his field. I know he knows what he is doing and will take care of his patients, we just need to have all of the information ourselves to alleviate our concerns.
Dr. Matthew Grinsell completed his medical degree and doctorate of philosophy from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He then completed his Pediatric residency and fellowship in Nephrology at The University of Virginia. He is board-certified in Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Grinsell is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension.
Dr. Grinsell’s research interests include risks of sports related kidney injury in children and adolescents. Dr. Grinsell is also recruiting pediatric and adolescent patients to participate in multicenter studies as part of the Midwestern Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium (MWPNRC). These studies aim to define the natural history and explore treatments for kidney disease in pediatric and adolescent patients. Currently, Dr. Grinsell is actively involved in MWPNRC research projects investigating causes and outcomes of acute kidney injury and risk factors for IgA/HSP nephritis.
Academic Locations
Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Building
801-213-3599
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Pediatric Nephrology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Nephrology) |
Research Interests
- Sports Injury
Education History
| Other Training | University of Utah School of Medicine Medical Scholars Program Certificate |
| Fellowship | University of Virginia Pediatric Nephrology Fellow |
| Residency | University of Virginia Pediatrics Resident |
| Internship | University of Virginia Pediatrics Intern |
| Doctoral Training | University of Nevada, Reno Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. |
| Professional Medical | University of Nevada School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Gonzaga University Biology B.S. |