Joy L. English
( out of 300 reviews )

Joy L. English, MD, RMSK

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Snowbird Center

Snowbird Clinic
Snowbird
801-646-4800

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

University Orthopaedic Center

Orthopaedic Injury Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • Joy English, MD, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She is a member of the Sports Medicine Division within the Department of Orthopaedics, Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Injury Clinic, and Chairperson of the Lifestyle Medicine Consult service at the University of Utah. Dr. English serves as the head team physician for the Real Monarchs, University of Utah Women’s Indoor Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams and is a medical provider for U.S. Speedskating. She is also a core educator in the School of Medicine and serves as the domain expert for musculoskeletal medicine and as a course director in the preclinical medical school curriculum.

    Dr. English enjoys providing care for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and is passionate about empowering her patients in their health-promotion journey. In her lifestyle medicine clinics, Dr. English provides comprehensive one-on-one counseling on evidence-based lifestyle interventions in the areas of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management that can be used in the prevention, treatment, and even reversal of chronic medical conditions.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine)
    American Board of Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
    American Board of Lifestyle Medicine

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 300 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 24, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excellent doctor, she cares about the patient.

    February 17, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I have been seeing Dr English for 5 years now. She is the best I have ever had. She makes the procedure as comfortable as possible

    February 14, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I was told how good Dr English was prior to my appointment and I must say that I agree 100%. Thank you Dr. English

    February 12, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    This is the first time I¿ve met Dr. English. She was very knowledgeable, professional and kind.

    February 09, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. English is the best. Great listener and communicator, as well as someone who is up on all the latest research, which informs her care.

    February 05, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I appreciated how she explained her thinking-the "uncommon" aspect of my presentation and also adjusted what she recommended after I provided more of my specific concerns/personal background

    February 04, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr English always listens and involves me in every step of my care. She offers multiple options for treatment. She values my knowledge and opinion. She is an exceptional physician who truly cares about the people she interacts with. Thank you Dr. English.

    February 04, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I really felt Dr English understood my problem and how to resolve it.

    February 02, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    She is great, and I would recommend her

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  • Joy English, MD, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She is a member of the Sports Medicine Division within the Department of Orthopaedics, Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Injury Clinic, and Chairperson of the Lifestyle Medicine Consult service at the University of Utah. Dr. English serves as the head team physician for the Real Monarchs, University of Utah Women’s Indoor Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams and is a medical provider for U.S. Speedskating. She is also a core educator in the School of Medicine and serves as the domain expert for musculoskeletal medicine and as a course director in the preclinical medical school curriculum.

    Dr. English enjoys providing care for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and is passionate about empowering her patients in their health-promotion journey. In her lifestyle medicine clinics, Dr. English provides comprehensive one-on-one counseling on evidence-based lifestyle interventions in the areas of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management that can be used in the prevention, treatment, and even reversal of chronic medical conditions.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine)
    American Board of Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
    American Board of Lifestyle Medicine

    Education history

    Fellowship Primary Care Sports Medicine - University of Utah Fellow
    Emergency Medicine Ultrasound; Area of Focus: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Cook County Hospital/Rush University Medical Center Fellow
    Chief Resident Emergency Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Chief Resident
    Emergency Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Rush Medical College M.D.
    Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry - North Park University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Cushman DM, Petrin Z, Cummings K, Eby SF, English J, Teramoto M (2021). Sonographic Screening of Distance Runners for the Development of Future Achilles and Patellar Tendon Pain. Clin J Sport Med, 32, 493-500. (Read full article)
    2. Cushman DM, Ross B, Teramoto M, English J, Joyner JR, Bosley J (2020). Identification of Knee Effusions With Ultrasound: A Comparison of Three Methods. Clin J Sport Med, 32(1), e19-e22. (Read full article)

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