Sonal Oza,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Sonal Oza, M.D. is a board-certified physician in physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) who subspecializes in cancer rehabilitation medicine. Her goal is to maximize and restore physical function throughout the care continuum from diagnosis to post-treatment survivorship care.
Dr. Oza evaluates and manages musculoskeletal and neurological sequelae resulting from cancer and its treatment. Examples include musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction, pelvic floor conditions, neuropathy, lymphedema, gait and balance conditions, and cognitive dysfunction. She identifies symptoms that prevent individuals from continuing treatment or from fully participating in their daily activities-at school, work, and home, in the community and for recreation.
Dr. Oza develops personalized, comprehensive rehabilitation plans. These typically include a targeted therapy prescription, physical exercise prescription, non-opioid pain medication management, interventional procedures (joint and muscle trigger point injections), orthotic & prosthetic prescription, and assistive device prescription. She works closely with the oncology teams and other medical specialists to ensure the rehabilitation recommendations are feasible.
Dr. Oza completed her medical residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly known as the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago). During this time, she received a certificate in medical education through the McGaw Medical Education Clinical Scholars Program. She subsequently completed a fellowship in cancer rehabilitation medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. She has research interests in care delivery, implementation science and community engagement. Dr. Oza is able to see patients both in person and virtually in Utah, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
Clinical Locations
Supportive Oncology and Survivorship (SOS)
801-213-4246
Fax: (801) 581-7575
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners |
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
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 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
March 05, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The Dr was wonderful. She gave me exercises to do for my torn meniscus. I can't get it fixed until after my breast cancer surgery and my pain is a 7. She has made it bearable
UofU Patient
February 08, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Osa was wonderful. She showed much interest and caring in my problem and explained everything for my understanding.
UofU Patient
January 24, 2022
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr went above and beyond. She was reassuring and concerned about me
UofU Patient
January 08, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Oza, is curious, thinking outside of a prescribed silo. She has made an effort to make up for the lack of a patient navigators at Huntsman Cancer.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Wish she could be my primary care. I have seen 25 docs in the last year and she was one of the only that cared and listened. Wish my challenges fell in her area.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great visit
UofU Patient
November 14, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
She was kind and told me when it would hurt.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Oza has been very helpful in reducing my back pain and also providing an exercise program to improve my strength and mobility.
UofU Patient
November 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Oza was wonderful to take the time with me and answer all my questions. Felt very comfortable with this dr
UofU Patient
November 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
She is very good
UofU Patient
October 28, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Oza is excellent at staying informed with PT and OT staff of patient's progress.
UofU Patient
October 20, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Oza was very knowledgeable and thorough. She listened to my concerns and addressed them and gave me lots of information and great explanations.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctor Oza was wonderful she could not have been better thanks to her I have avoided a possible life threatening procedure from another doctor at another clinic
UofU Patient
October 06, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Highly recommend dr Oza
UofU Patient
August 28, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr did not examine me where the pain was. We just talked about pain and exercises to help. I think she should have at least poked the pain full area or something to find out exactly where pain was
UofU Patient
August 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I have already recommended Dr. Osa to others.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Oza was wonderful! So reassuring and supportive.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Oza was excellent. Very personable. Took the time to evaluate my problem and get a plan in place on how to address it.
UofU Patient
August 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I came in for a specific problem. I also came in due to a car accident to have injuries checked and answers given. It is interesting to me how many health care providers these days do not address the problem or seek the answer. However they are quick to prescribe or do a procedure to put a band aid on the problem yet not address or find the root of the problem. Very discouraged. And have had to go to two different other providers to now seek the care needed.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Oza spent 38 minutes with me discussing my condition. What a great Doctor day
UofU Patient
July 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Oza was professional, thorough and friendly. Two thumbs up.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Oza shows she cares about the complete health of the patient.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Very good experience. Easy to communicate with, professional, knowledgeable and very caring.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
she was excellent!
UofU Patient
May 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very good experience. she wad very knowledgeable, kind, supportive and understanding.
UofU Patient
May 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Oza was very attentive and answered all my questions
UofU Patient
April 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Oza and her staff were knowledgeable and considerate.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I've had a really good experience between the University of Utah and Huntsman's.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I've progressed to the point that this was my last appointment with Dr Oza. She made sure I knew I could call her if I ever needed to or if things changed and I needed to start seeing her again. I'm grateful for her help and her knowledge. She is a great doctor - Huntsman is lucky to have her.
UofU Patient
March 03, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Oza was so kind in listening to me and having me do things on video so she could properly diagnose what I needed.
UofU Patient
February 01, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr. Oza is incredible in relatingto the patients.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
doctor and nurses are very good
UofU Patient
November 30, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Care at the time was discussed and the follow-up remains in question
UofU Patient
November 26, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
great experience
UofU Patient
November 21, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Couldn't have been better.
UofU Patient
September 15, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I have been blessed with wonderful Healers at all levels. Doctors, Nurses, Admin Staff. Therapists (Physical, Occuational, Speech, and more) CNAs, nutirition staff....top tp bottom, Huntsman has an exceptional team.
UofU Patient
September 15, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Oza is observant of more than just rehab and caught an opinion that I may have had a lab value to be checked. Her assessment was correct.
UofU Patient
September 10, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
explained everything and used images to help me understand what is going on.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Oza was an extremely pleasant and competent physician whom I would recommend to my closest family member.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Oza was patient, caring and comprehensive
UofU Patient
August 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Oza provided a great rehabilitation program For me. She has a great understanding of my situation and sent videos that are easy to follow.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Oza was excellent in every way. My experience with her was of superior quality.
UofU Patient
July 29, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I was very impressed, with my Dr. She listened, ask questions, showed me my X-rays, plus used pictures so that I could see the anatomy of my issue, a little clearer. loved my visit, I really liked her.
Sonal Oza, M.D. is a board-certified physician in physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) who subspecializes in cancer rehabilitation medicine. Her goal is to maximize and restore physical function throughout the care continuum from diagnosis to post-treatment survivorship care.
Dr. Oza evaluates and manages musculoskeletal and neurological sequelae resulting from cancer and its treatment. Examples include musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction, pelvic floor conditions, neuropathy, lymphedema, gait and balance conditions, and cognitive dysfunction. She identifies symptoms that prevent individuals from continuing treatment or from fully participating in their daily activities-at school, work, and home, in the community and for recreation.
Dr. Oza develops personalized, comprehensive rehabilitation plans. These typically include a targeted therapy prescription, physical exercise prescription, non-opioid pain medication management, interventional procedures (joint and muscle trigger point injections), orthotic & prosthetic prescription, and assistive device prescription. She works closely with the oncology teams and other medical specialists to ensure the rehabilitation recommendations are feasible.
Dr. Oza completed her medical residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly known as the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago). During this time, she received a certificate in medical education through the McGaw Medical Education Clinical Scholars Program. She subsequently completed a fellowship in cancer rehabilitation medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. She has research interests in care delivery, implementation science and community engagement. Dr. Oza is able to see patients both in person and virtually in Utah, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Coletta AM, Rose NB, Johnson AF, Moxon DS, Trapp SK, Walker D, White S, Ulrich CM, Agarwal N, Oza S, Zingg RW, Hansen PA (2021). The impact of a hospital-based exercise oncology program on cancer treatment-related side effects among rural cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer, 29(8), 4663-4672.
- Parke SC, Oza S, Shahpar S, Ngo-Huang A, Herbert A, Barksdale T, Gerber L (2019). Identifying gaps in research on rehabilitation for patients with head and neck cancer: A scoping review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil.
- Lloyd GR, Oza S, Kozey-Keadle S, Pellegrini CA, Conroy DE, Penedo FJ, Spring BJ, Phillips SM (2016). Breast cancer survivors' beliefs and preferences regarding technology-supported sedentary behavior reduction interventions. AIMS Public Health, 3(3), 592-614.
- Rho M, Spitznagle T, Van Dillen L, Maheswari V, Oza S, Prather H (2013). Gender differences on ultrasound imaging of lateral abdominal muscle thickness in asymptomatic adults: a pilot study. PM R, 5(5), 374-80.