Sarah Gilligan
( out of 93 reviews )

Sarah Gilligan, MD

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Kidney and Liver Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2772

  • Dr. Gilligan grew up in Maine and went to Tufts University for her undergraduate degree (BA in Psychology). She then moved to California where she met her husband while working on her MS in Kinesiology. After graduate school, she moved to Denver where she worked for several years as a professional research assistant studying exercise in patients with diabetes and PAD before returning to Tufts for medical school. She did the Tufts Maine Track program, spending her third year in a rural hospital on Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum pathway. She moved to Utah for residency and stayed for her nephrology fellowship and faculty position. Sarah has 3 children and, in addition to spending time with her family and pets, she enjoys running, hiking, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Her professional interests are clinical nephrology and education.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 93 reviews )

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    February 24, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Gilligan is an exceptional medical practitioner. Very helpful in every aspect of our visit. Her medical advise and recommendations are most helpful. I will give her my highest recommendation.

    February 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Gilligan is an excellent doctor who has my highest confidence.

    February 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Sarah E Gilligan, MD, is fantastic!!!!

    February 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is quite knowledgeable and cares about you

    January 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Gilligan is outstanding. She was very thorough in getting a complete picture of my medical issues and was careful to explain the testing and results to me. She listened to my concerns and was able to explain everything so that I completely understood. She has a very pleasing and caring personality. I truly enjoyed my appointment with her.

    January 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Gilligan is an outstanding problem solver because she asks excellent questions regarding medical history and family history. Then she applies that information to her expertise in determining next steps and treatment. This piece is often overlooked, and her thorough approach is appreciated.

    January 18, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Giligan was professional, empathetic and kind

    January 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    If you need a careing, thourough, highly knowledgeable doctor, Dr. Gilligan would be perfect!

    December 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Good doctor.

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  • Dr. Gilligan grew up in Maine and went to Tufts University for her undergraduate degree (BA in Psychology). She then moved to California where she met her husband while working on her MS in Kinesiology. After graduate school, she moved to Denver where she worked for several years as a professional research assistant studying exercise in patients with diabetes and PAD before returning to Tufts for medical school. She did the Tufts Maine Track program, spending her third year in a rural hospital on Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum pathway. She moved to Utah for residency and stayed for her nephrology fellowship and faculty position. Sarah has 3 children and, in addition to spending time with her family and pets, she enjoys running, hiking, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Her professional interests are clinical nephrology and education.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Nephrology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Tufts University School of Medicine M.D.
    Kinesiology - California State University, Sacramento M.S.
    Undergraduate Psychology - Tufts University B.A.

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