Ghaida J. Al-Barzinji,
PA-C
Languages Spoken: Arabic, English
Ghaida Al-Barzinji, PA-C, is a nationally certified physician assistant and a graduate of the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Delaware and pursued her master’s degree at the U. She is a certified Arabic medical interpreter as well.
Ghaida spent 7 years working with local refugee resettlement organizations where she gained a personal understanding for the struggles and needs of immigrant communities, particularly in the medical field. She now hopes to continue serving the health care needs of Salt Lake’s underserved population as a physician assistant.
Ghaida believes that all individuals deserve equal access to quality healthcare and is committed to helping her patients overcome any barriers they may face in doing so. Her interest lies in family medicine which includes caring for patients of all ages and backgrounds.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, the theatre, and fine arts. Ghaida takes advantage of outdoor activities in the beautiful canyons of Utah where she has lived with her husband and three kids for over 25 years!
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Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
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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
4.6/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.6/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 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 15, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Very good experience - the physician was very informative about what he was doing during the examination, what he found, and what the next steps were.
UofU Patient
October 06, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ghaida Al Barazanji was very good and her stuff
UofU Patient
September 26, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
She prescribed something I told her I had a bad reaction to previously. Didn't give me any other options. She went through my chart and said it wasn't on my list of previous medications and I said it was prescribed by my OB through St. Marks. She continued to prescribe it and even went as far as to say "I'm gonna start you on 5 MG since you've never taken this medication". If that doesn't say I'm not listening I don't know what does. This appointment was a huge waste of time.
UofU Patient
September 19, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I never saw the provider in the room, only passing by in the hallway
UofU Patient
September 11, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
August 15, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
They were very good and kind!!
UofU Patient
August 09, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Ghaida is amazing! She always treats me with respect. She listens to my concerns and she never talks down to me or treats me like I'm dumb. A lot of physicians treat you like you don't understand anything or like you shouldn't have an opinion about your own healthcare. Ghaida is wonderful, I would recommend her to anyone!!
UofU Patient
July 14, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I've had Ghaida as my primary care provider for at least 4 years. She's wonderful at what she does.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I love Ghaida she's amazing and always asking for any updates not just about my physical health but my mental health as well. She's very good at involving me in the options for any problems I might have.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
She is very nice.
UofU Patient
June 05, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 31, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Ghaida is amazing and has the best bedside manner I have ever experienced. She always put me at ease with her comforting presence and is always engaged in our conversations about my health and listens to my concerns.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Excellent practitioner. Listened, thorough, helpful, kind
UofU Patient
May 24, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Loved her!
UofU Patient
May 21, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I was very nervous during my visit and Ghaida was very reassuring and kind.
UofU Patient
May 17, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Happy with my visit thanks
UofU Patient
May 12, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I had good and courteous service from the nurse and the doctor that I seen I appreciate their help
UofU Patient
May 03, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Ghaida was excellent. Very knowledgeable, caring & compassionate. Recommend her to all.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I adored this provider
UofU Patient
April 02, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
This was the worst experience I have ever had with a provider. She consistently dismissed my concerns and failed to listen or provide space to explain my medical history. I felt extremely invalidated, which I told her during the visit. Her tone was accusatory, dismissive, and made me feel like I was being reprimanded. She made faces and furrowed her brows throughout the appt. She did not give directions regarding how to take the new medication prescribed.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 29, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Ghaida is AMAZING. So compassionate! Laura, the PA student was also amazing!
UofU Patient
February 08, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
The doctor had some very awkward/rude interactions with the training PA
UofU Patient
February 02, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Great bed side maner very nice people
UofU Patient
January 31, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
The doctor is amazing, the nurse and PA were amazing. Caring, attentive, intelligent and kind.
UofU Patient
January 06, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
She was condescending, didn't listen to my concerns about my health problems, dismissed my questions and overall did not help me in the slightest for my initial concern of coming there. All I wanted is a simple blood test to test hormone levels and she made it sound like it was the most impossible thing imaginable. I will never come back to her again.
UofU Patient
January 04, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Even went above all expectations
UofU Patient
November 02, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Nice people
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I was a little bit anxious about finding a new primary care doctor since I just moved to utah. But this doctor was amazing and I'm super happy with her
Ghaida Al-Barzinji, PA-C, is a nationally certified physician assistant and a graduate of the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Delaware and pursued her master’s degree at the U. She is a certified Arabic medical interpreter as well.
Ghaida spent 7 years working with local refugee resettlement organizations where she gained a personal understanding for the struggles and needs of immigrant communities, particularly in the medical field. She now hopes to continue serving the health care needs of Salt Lake’s underserved population as a physician assistant.
Ghaida believes that all individuals deserve equal access to quality healthcare and is committed to helping her patients overcome any barriers they may face in doing so. Her interest lies in family medicine which includes caring for patients of all ages and backgrounds.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, the theatre, and fine arts. Ghaida takes advantage of outdoor activities in the beautiful canyons of Utah where she has lived with her husband and three kids for over 25 years!
| Welcoming new patients |
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Community Physician Group
-
Advanced Practice Clinician |
| Academic Divisions | APCs |