Michelle Keown Sorweid
( out of 115 reviews )

Michelle Keown Sorweid, DO, MPH

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Geriatric Care Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-8000

  • Michelle Sorweid, DO, MPH is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of South Carolina in 2004, graduating from the South Carolina Honors College Magna cum Laude. She subsequently obtained her Master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University in New York, New York with a focus in Aging and Public Health. Her Master's thesis was on evaluating cognitive impairment in the community dwelling elderly.

    Dr. Sorweid attended medical school at the University of North Texas- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.

    She completed Internal Medicine residency in 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado and pursued her Geriatrics training at the University of Utah. She completed her clinical fellowship in 2015 and was selected for a VAMC Advanced Research Fellowship from 2015-2016 where she developed and completed a VA-sponsored research study with caregivers of veterans enrolled in a proactive telehealth cognitive evaluation program. Dr. Sorweid also completed a mini-fellowship at the University of Utah Cognitive Disorders clinic in 2015 where she trained with the state's renowned cognitive neurologists.

    In July of 2016, Dr. Sorweid became full-time faculty in the Division of Geriatrics in the School of Medicine at the University of Utah Health Science Center . As of July 2020, she is the medical director of the University of Utah's Aging Brain Care Program, which offers evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing management of cognitive complaints and disorders. She also focuses on multidisciplinary efforts to improve age-friendly health care and was awarded a Center on Aging Pilot Grant in Innovations in 2021. She has been the Principal investigator for clinical trials and is focusing on research to improve care for those with cognitive impairment.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 115 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    May 20, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very thorough and useful discussion.

    May 18, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Michelle R Sorweid is an incredible doctor and we really appreciate her professionalism.

    May 17, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr.Sorweid recently diagnosed me with Alzheimer¿s disease. She spent an hour with my husband and I reviewing the PET scan results and letting us ask questions. I¿ve been seeing her for over three years and really like her, her staff and the way they treat me.

    May 07, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    The situation calls for much more tact than Dr Sorweid gave. She was disrespectful to my father. She didn't take the time that was required. I asked for a private meeting. They sent the request from the front desk for this. The doctor disregarded this request. She also yelled at my father. I was shell shocked. There was no bed side manner at all. It was a very uncomfortable situation all around.

    April 30, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She is an excellent communicator. She anticipates our questions and concerns. I feel she provides me with the best information about my condition and makes doable recommendations. I've been very comfortable with Dr. Sorweid as my doctor.

    April 25, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    excellent physician

    April 19, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Sorweid is very knowledgeable in her field and understands the needs of her patient as well as their caregivers based on a comprehensive examination.

    April 17, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very professional and very knowledgeable. Explains processes and diagnosis in terms that were easy to understand

    April 17, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Sorweid's relaxed attention was much appreciated.

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  • Michelle Sorweid, DO, MPH is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of South Carolina in 2004, graduating from the South Carolina Honors College Magna cum Laude. She subsequently obtained her Master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University in New York, New York with a focus in Aging and Public Health. Her Master's thesis was on evaluating cognitive impairment in the community dwelling elderly.

    Dr. Sorweid attended medical school at the University of North Texas- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.

    She completed Internal Medicine residency in 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado and pursued her Geriatrics training at the University of Utah. She completed her clinical fellowship in 2015 and was selected for a VAMC Advanced Research Fellowship from 2015-2016 where she developed and completed a VA-sponsored research study with caregivers of veterans enrolled in a proactive telehealth cognitive evaluation program. Dr. Sorweid also completed a mini-fellowship at the University of Utah Cognitive Disorders clinic in 2015 where she trained with the state's renowned cognitive neurologists.

    In July of 2016, Dr. Sorweid became full-time faculty in the Division of Geriatrics in the School of Medicine at the University of Utah Health Science Center . As of July 2020, she is the medical director of the University of Utah's Aging Brain Care Program, which offers evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing management of cognitive complaints and disorders. She also focuses on multidisciplinary efforts to improve age-friendly health care and was awarded a Center on Aging Pilot Grant in Innovations in 2021. She has been the Principal investigator for clinical trials and is focusing on research to improve care for those with cognitive impairment.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Geriatrics - University of Utah Fellow
    Internal Medicine - Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Osteopathic Medicine - University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O.
    Sociomedical Science - Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health M.P.H.
    Undergraduate Biology; Minor: Dance - University of South Carolina B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Schliep KC, Barbeau WA, Lynch KE, Sorweid MK, Varner MW, Foster NL, Qeadan F (2022). Overall and sex-specific risk factors for subjective cognitive decline: findings from the 2015-2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey. Biol Sex Differ, 13(1), 16. (Read full article)
    2. Hajjar IM, Keown M, Lewis P, Almor A (2008). Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and cognitive and functional decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease: an observational study. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen, 23(1), 77-83. (Read full article)
    3. Hajjar I, Keown M, Frost B (2005). Antihypertensive agents for aging patients who are at risk for cognitive dysfunction. Curr Hypertens Rep, 7(6), 466-73. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Hong A, Welch-Stockton J, Kim JY, Canham SL, Greer V, Sorweid M (2023). Age-Friendly Community Interventions for Health and Social Outcomes: A Scoping Review. [Review]. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 20(2554).
    2. Hong A, Welch-Stockton J, Kim JY, Canham SL, Greer V, Sorweid M (2023). Age-Friendly Community Interventions for Health and Social Outcomes: A Scoping Review. [Review]. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 20(3). (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. C Davies, M Sorweid, N L Foster (2023). Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis Delays the Recognition of Frontotemporal Dementia [Abstract]. 71, S1-S398.
    2. Sorweid M, Supiano M (2022). So far away: Rural individuals' access to a cognitive care specialty program [Abstract]. 70, S187.
    3. Sorweid M, Foster NL, He Y, Supiano M (2022). Bridging the Gap: Improving access for underrepresented minorities in a specialty cognitive care program [Abstract]. 70, S94.
    4. Keown M (2012). Streptococcous Anginosus in a Young Man With Cerebral Abscesses [Abstract]. Rocky Mountain Symposium.
    5. Keown MR, Hajjar IM, Boland R (2005). The antihypertensive and cognitive function in elderly with Alzheimer's Disease (ACED) Study [Abstract].

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