Molly B. Conroy,
MD, MPH, FACSM, FAHA
Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Molly Conroy MD, MPH is a Primary Care Provider and General Internist at the Madsen Internal Medicine Clinic. As a General Internist, her clinical interests include physical activity and lifestyle counseling, weight management, cardiovascular disease prevention, hypertension management, and women’s health.
Dr. Conroy received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and her MD from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed an Internal Medicine residency in the Primary Care Track at the University of California, San Francisco and a General Internal Medicine Fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and recognized as a Fellow of both the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Professor Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Internal Medicine Health System Innovation and Research |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine |
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
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.8/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 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
April 30, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
All exoeriences I have had at the clinic and with Dr. Molly and her staff have been excellent and I am very satisfied.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is magnificent in every respect both as a physician and as a person.
UofU Patient
April 20, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Honestly the best primary doctors I have ever seen. I had 4 primary doctors before because I moved a lot.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Love Dr Conroy
UofU Patient
March 30, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is patient and kind. Never appears to be rushed and creates an efficient and useful exchange.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is always superb and I believe it rubs off on her staff as they are always terrific, as well. Perhaps I am wrong and her staff are just terrific anyway.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is so kind and listens so well. She provided a very nonjudgemental environment in which to bring up my concerns and made me feel very included in the decisions. She took time and didn't make me feel rushed. Such a rarity in medical visits these days. She is fantastic!
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
All experiences have been good.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is above the rest!
UofU Patient
January 27, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy gave me her undivided attention and listened carefully.
UofU Patient
January 12, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Love Dr. Conroy!
UofU Patient
December 26, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Always have a great experience with my medical provider
UofU Patient
December 14, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is the best! She extends her medical skills with experience and genuine care.
UofU Patient
November 23, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr.Conroy is the absolute best doctor I have ever met, much less been a patient of. The U is very lucky to have her.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I am exceedingly satisfied with the care I have received.
UofU Patient
November 08, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is probably one of the best physicians at the University of Utah.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is always very approachable
UofU Patient
October 04, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is an exceptionally fine physician and a wonderful person.
UofU Patient
September 22, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Always have a great experience with my Dr.
UofU Patient
September 19, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
This was a very positive experience and I would recommend the doctor and facility to my family and friends.
UofU Patient
September 05, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I was treated with courteousness and kindness from the time I walked in until my procedures were completed.
UofU Patient
August 30, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I have never had a physician who even is comparable to Dr. Conroy. Truly the best!
UofU Patient
August 16, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Molly (Margaret) Conroy is a rare gem! She follows up on previous visits and is great at patient care dilemmas. I wish more doctors were like her!!
UofU Patient
August 09, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent listener; responsive to medical concerns; emotionally thoughtful and supportive
UofU Patient
July 17, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is thorough and shows great care.
UofU Patient
June 02, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy listens to my concerns and addresses them with sincerity. I truly trust her and am grateful she is my doctor.
UofU Patient
June 02, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy always explains what she is recommending and why.
UofU Patient
May 05, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Exceptional patient care!
UofU Patient
April 20, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
New Dr for me but so far, good & came with good recommendation from a friend.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
As a retired physician myself, I have a lot of experience seeing how patients are treated by other physicians. Dr. Conroy is one of the most careful and thorough physicians I have ever known. She is an extraordinarily nice person and an extremely competent physician.
UofU Patient
March 31, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is very empathetic and listens. She also was very informed.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Conroy is the gold standard
UofU Patient
March 11, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is ALWAYS great. As well, her staff are terrific.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is fantastic! I felt like she really listened and took the time to make sure everything was covered.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Health care at its best!
UofU Patient
February 24, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
i was at ease after my appointment and i learned a few things
UofU Patient
February 05, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy asks great questions and is very attentive.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I don't know if it is because of Dr. Conroy's staff is the best or if all staff in UofU medical services are that well prepared and that well trained. I don't have bad experiences there...ever.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Great Doctor and better a great person.
UofU Patient
December 18, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Conroy is very professional, listens to Jose and goes a bit deeper to make sure his questions and understanding is met.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I am receiving the absolute best care available!
UofU Patient
November 23, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I am incredibly fortunate to have a doctor like Dr. Conroy.
UofU Patient
November 14, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy is excellent in every way.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Conroy and her staff are the very best.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I referred my spouse to this provider.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Conroy is amazing!
UofU Patient
September 29, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Conroy is a wonderful physician in every way.
Molly Conroy MD, MPH is a Primary Care Provider and General Internist at the Madsen Internal Medicine Clinic. As a General Internist, her clinical interests include physical activity and lifestyle counseling, weight management, cardiovascular disease prevention, hypertension management, and women’s health.
Dr. Conroy received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and her MD from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed an Internal Medicine residency in the Primary Care Track at the University of California, San Francisco and a General Internal Medicine Fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and recognized as a Fellow of both the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association.
Academic Locations
University Hospital
801-581-7822
(801) 585-9166
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Professor Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Internal Medicine Health System Innovation and Research |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine |
Research Interests
- Physical Activity
- Translation of Lifestyle Intervention to Primary Care Setting
- Use of Electronic Health Record to Promote Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
- Hypertension Management and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
- Body Composition
Education History
| Fellowship | Harvard Medical School General Internal Medicine Clinical Research Fellow, 2004 |
| Graduate Training | Harvard School of Public Health Clinical Effectiveness M.P.H., 2004 |
| Internship/Residency | University of California, San Francisco Primary Care Internal Medicine Intern/Resident, 2002 |
| Professional Medical | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 1999 |
| Undergraduate | Stanford University English B.A., 1993 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Jain S, Rothenberger SD, Bennett WL, Clark JM, Conroy MB, Herring SJ, Kraschnewski JL, Lent MR, Bramante CT, Cappella N, McTigue KM (2020). Provider Advice and Patient Perceptions on Weight Across Five Health Systems. Am J Prev Med, 59(3), e105-e114.
- Gibbs BB, Tudorascu D, Bryce CL, Comer D, Fischer GS, Hess R, Huber KA, McTigue KM, Simkin-Silverman LR, Conroy MB (2020). Lifestyle Habits Associated with Weight Regain After Intentional Loss in Primary Care Patients Participating in a Randomized Trial. J Gen Intern Med, 35(11), 3227-3233.
- Goode RW, Kalarchian MA, Craighead L, Conroy MB, Gary-Webb T, Bennett E, Cowell MM, Burke LE (2018). Perceptions and experiences of appetite awareness training among African-American women who binge eat. Eat Weight Disord, 25(2), 275-281.
- Burke LE, Sereika SM, Parmanto B, Beatrice B, Cajita M, Loar I, Pulantara IW, Wang Y, Kariuki J, Yu Y, Cedillo M, Cheng J, Conroy MB (2020). The SMARTER Trial: Design of a trial testing tailored mHealth feedback to impact self-monitoring of diet, physical activity, and weight. Contemp Clin Trials, 91, 105958.
- Doane J, Flynn M, Archibald M, Ramirez D, Conroy MB, Stults B (2020). Unattended automated office blood pressure measurement: Time efficiency and barriers to implementation/utilization. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich), 22(4), 598-604.
- Conroy MB, McTigue KM, Bryce CL, Tudorascu D, Gibbs BB, Arnold J, Comer D, Hess R, Huber K, Simkin-Silverman LR, Fischer GS (2019). Effect of Electronic Health Record-Based Coaching on Weight Maintenance: A Randomized Trial. Ann Intern Med, 171(11), 777-784.
- Bramante CT, McTigue KM, Lehmann HP, Clark JM, Rothenberger S, Kraschnewski J, Lent MR, Herring SJ, Conroy MB, McCullough J, Bennett WL (2019). Understanding Primary Care Patients' Self-weighing Habits: Cohort Analysis from the PaTH Clinical Data Research Network. J Gen Intern Med, 34(9), 1775-1781.
- Armstrong M, Paternostro-Bayles M, Conroy MB, Franklin BA, Richardson C, Kriska A (2019). Preparticipation Screening Prior to Physical Activity in Community Lifestyle Interventions. Transl J Am Coll Sports Med, 3(22), 176-180.
- Conroy MB, Shaffiey S, Jones S, Hackam DJ, Sowa G, Winger DG, Wang L, Boninger ML, Wagner AK, Levine AS (2018). Scholarly Research Projects Benefit Medical Students' Research Productivity and Residency Choice: Outcomes From the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Acad Med, 93(11), 1727-1731.
- Sciamanna C, Ballentine NH, Bopp M, Brach JS, Chinchilli VM, Ciccolo JT, Conroy MB, Fisher A, Fox EJ, Greenspan SL, Jan De Beur Suzanne M, Kearcher K, Kraschnewski JL, McTigue KM, McAuley E, Morone NE, Paranjape A, Rodriguez-Colon S, Rosenzweig A, Smyth JM, Stewart KJ, Stuckey HL (2018). Working to Increase Stability through Exercise (WISE): Study protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial of a coached exercise program to reduce serious fall-related injuries. Contemp Clin Trials, 74, 1-10.
- Nandiwada DR, Fischer GS, Updike G, Conroy MB (2018). Resident and Attending Physicians' Perceptions of Patient Access to Provider Notes: Comparison of Perceptions Prior to Pilot Implementation. JMIR Med Educ, 4(1), e15.
- Hanna RM, Fischer G, Conroy MB, Bryce C, Hess R, McTigue K (2018). Online Lifestyle Modification Intervention: Survey of Primary Care Providers' Attitudes and Views. J Med Internet Res, 20(6), e167.
- Doane J, Buu J, Penrod MJ, Bischoff M, Conroy MB, Stults B (2017). Measuring and Managing Blood Pressure in a Primary Care Setting: A Pragmatic Implementation Study. J Am Board Fam Med, 31(3), 375-388.
- Goode RW, Kalarchian MA, Craighead L, Conroy MB, Wallace J Jr, Eack SM, Burke LE (2018). The feasibility of a binge eating intervention in Black women with obesity. Eat Behav, 29, 83-90.
- Sink KM, Evans GW, Shorr RI, Bates JT, Berlowitz D, Conroy MB, Felton DM, Gure T, Johnson KC, Kitzman D, Lyles MF, Servilla K, Supiano MA, Whittle J, Wiggers A, Fine LJ (2018). Syncope, Hypotension, and Falls in the Treatment of Hypertension: Results from the Randomized Clinical Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial. J Am Geriatr Soc, 66(4), 679-686.
- Bress AP, Bellows BK, King JB, Hess R, Beddhu S, Zhang Z, Berlowitz DR, Conroy MB, Fine L, Oparil S, Morisky DE, Kazis LE, Ruiz-Negrn N, Powell J, Tamariz L, Whittle J, Wright JT Jr, Supiano MA, Cheung AK, Weintraub WS, Moran AE, SPRINT Research Group (2017). Cost-Effectiveness of Intensive versus Standard Blood-Pressure Control. N Engl J Med, 377(8), 745-755.
- Conroy MB, Bryce CL, McTigue KM, Tudorascu D, Gibbs BB, Comer D, Hess R, Huber K, Simkin-Silverman LR, Fischer GS (2017). Promoting weight maintenance with electronic health record tools in a primary care setting: Baseline results from the MAINTAIN-pc trial. Contemp Clin Trials, 54, 60-67.
- Gibbs BB, Tudorascu D, Bryce CL, Comer D, Fischer GS, Hess R, Huber KA, McTigue KM, Simkin-Silverman LR, Conroy MB (2017). Diet and Physical Activity Behaviors in Primary Care Patients with Recent Intentional Weight Loss. Transl J Am Coll Sports Med, 2(18), 114-121.