Kira C. Watson,
MD, MPH
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Kira Watson, MD, MPH is a primary care provider at Sugarhouse Clinic. She is trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics, and now practices as a general internist and pediatrician. Dr. Watson speaks both English and Spanish.
Dr. Watson grew up in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA and her MD, MPH from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed a four-year Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency, and a one-year Quality Improvement Fellowship at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She is Board Certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2000
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Internal Medicine General Pediatrics |
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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 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
November 10, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
We discussed everything on the informed consent form, all questions/concerns were addressed!
UofU Patient
November 05, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr was very good
UofU Patient
November 05, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
This was our first visit with Dr Watson. Statements such as "how did you find me" and "I have several patients with POTS but I'm not an expert" made us feel unwelcome.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Watson actually made my day much better and took time to talk. It was a very positive experience.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Watson was excellent
UofU Patient
October 07, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
It was nice to go over all my concerns with Dr. Watson. She was very understanding, and gave me all options to help with what I was there for.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Kira C Watson is very kind.Kira is an excellent physician.Kira listens very carefully, converses conscientiously, evaluates and responds wisely.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Easy to talk to. Easy to listen to
UofU Patient
August 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I've never before had such a wonderful doctor experience. She spent ample time with me going over all my questions and concerns, and I left feeling confident I was receiving the right treatment for me!
UofU Patient
August 09, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Excellent. !!
UofU Patient
August 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Our doctor was perfect and awesome with our kids.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson is an amazing provider and I would of course recommend her to others
UofU Patient
July 09, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
So happy to have a Primary provider that listens and cares
UofU Patient
July 02, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Listened to me and helped me understand why she was suggesting the treatments she did and let me voice my concerns without interuppting or trying to tell me I was wrong
UofU Patient
June 05, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
good experience
UofU Patient
June 02, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I really appreciate that Dr. Watson goes above and beyond for her patients. She explained her recommendation to co-test with my pap smear and what the benefits would be. I love that she thinks about my specific situation and what treatments would be best for ME and not just what is good in general. She did a great job explaining everything, especially given that it was a sensitive exam / procedure. I felt comfortable and had clarity the entire time on exactly what she was doing and why.
UofU Patient
May 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson is AMAZING. She gives options, explains, involves me, and calms my anxiety.
UofU Patient
May 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Kira was amazing! She listened to all of my concerns (and I had A LOT) with empathy, kindness and even humor. I felt totally heard. She was down to earth and really made me feel at ease even though I had many concerns.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Doc Watson is Excellent..!!
UofU Patient
May 05, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson is great. I'd only had televisits with her before, but she is an excellent provider. I've been seeing a neurologist, and Dr. Watson had clearly been reviewing my chart, as she asked me specific questions about those appointments. I've never had a PCP so involved in my specialty care. I feel like I truly have a coordinated care team, which is amazing. I feel incredibly supported. Dr. Watson was concerned for my issue and took it seriously, even though it had a pretty straightforward solution. She also provided information on how I could get additional care / treatment if need be. Overall, a great experience with a great provider.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
my doctor is so nice- so knowledgeable. I'm excited for the next visit.
UofU Patient
April 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson is great at incorporating my input when making healthcare decisions.
Kira Watson, MD, MPH is a primary care provider at Sugarhouse Clinic. She is trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics, and now practices as a general internist and pediatrician. Dr. Watson speaks both English and Spanish.
Dr. Watson grew up in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA and her MD, MPH from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed a four-year Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency, and a one-year Quality Improvement Fellowship at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She is Board Certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-7818
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Internal Medicine General Pediatrics |
Education History
| Graduate Training | Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center Healthcare Administration Scholars Program , 2019 |
| Residency | Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Resident, 2019 |
| Internship | Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Intern, 2016 |
| Doctoral Training | Tufts University School of Medicine Medicine M.D., M.P.H., 2015 |
| Undergraduate | Pomona College Major: Chemistry, Minor: Environmental Analysis B.A., 2010 |
| Other Training | University of Cape Town Globalization and the Environment Program , 2009 |
| Fellowship | Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center Quality Improvement Fellowship, Hospital Administration Fellow, |