Megan Puckett
( out of 89 reviews )

Megan Puckett, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-8000

  • Megan Puckett, MD is an Assistant Professor and geriatrician at the University of Utah. She is a native Nebraskan who graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and continued her training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. There, she discovered her passion for caring for older adults and as a result, went on to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

    Dr. Puckett’s current outpatient primary care practice is at Madsen Geriatrics Clinic at the University of Utah. She has a particular clinical interest in fall evaluations, polypharmacy reduction, and end-of-life care. She is also the Director for the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult service at the University Hospital. Her academic interests include geriatric medical education and systems quality improvement to provide age-friendly-care. She enjoys gardening, paddleboarding, backpacking, and hiking around the beautiful state of Utah.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 89 reviews )

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    February 15, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    My consultation with Dr. Puckett was terrific. She was very friendly and confidently professional.

    February 15, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Megan Puckett is very thorough, listens well and explains everything in an understandable way. And she is so personable.

    February 15, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Puckett has partnered with me in recovering from major abdominal surgery, while also addressing other aspects of the aging process. She even helped me connect with nutritional services outside the University of Utah Healthcare system, allowing me to get immediate help dealing with a shortened bowel.

    January 22, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Puckett listens carefully to everything you have to say, thoroughly considers it, and provides great care, advice and information.

    January 06, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Always willingly to listen and give us the best advice or solutions for our concerns. Giving comments for every lab results.

    January 05, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Puckett is a caring, personable, intelligent, and skilled provider. I am fortunate to have her as my doctor.

    January 05, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Puckett is a very respectful person. She is an excellent listener and always presents options for specific healthcare issues.

    January 04, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Besides having an excellent bedside manner, I feel Dr. Puckett is quite knowledgable.

    December 22, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She is very competent and seems to care.

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  • Megan Puckett, MD is an Assistant Professor and geriatrician at the University of Utah. She is a native Nebraskan who graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and continued her training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. There, she discovered her passion for caring for older adults and as a result, went on to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

    Dr. Puckett’s current outpatient primary care practice is at Madsen Geriatrics Clinic at the University of Utah. She has a particular clinical interest in fall evaluations, polypharmacy reduction, and end-of-life care. She is also the Director for the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult service at the University Hospital. Her academic interests include geriatric medical education and systems quality improvement to provide age-friendly-care. She enjoys gardening, paddleboarding, backpacking, and hiking around the beautiful state of Utah.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Geriatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska Medical Center M.D.
    Biology - Hastings College B.A.

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