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
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 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
May 04, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Watson was very thorough listened and explained everything. My son has struggled with finding a doctor he liked Dr Watson a lot.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson and her care team are the best! Very attentive, kind, and comfortable to be around. Easy to reach and communicate with, both in-person and virtually. I'm very appreciative of their efforts to go above and beyond in addressing my health issues.
UofU Patient
April 27, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Always very knowledgeable, supportive and helpful. She listened well.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
All Very Good..!
UofU Patient
April 20, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson is great. Great manner, great listener, asked questions and tied my comments together in a way that made it obvious she paid close attention, cared, and applied her knowledge and skills to the conversation. Provided thorough feedback on labs after the visit as well. Only my first visit with her, but off to a great start.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Felt like it was a written script of questions. No real want to see me or help me. Yes/no answers and constantly typing on the cpu. .
UofU Patient
March 14, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
This pediatrician was seeing me (age 75!) as a favor to my regular PCP, who couldn't get me in. It was a very good experience, and I greatly appreciate the effort on the part of both physicians to meet my needs.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson is the best of the best of the best. You are very lucky to have her.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson is the most phenomenal doctor I have ever had and she has truly changed my life for the better because of her willingness to listen and her breadth of knowledge.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I have already recommended Dr. Watson to 2 other individuals who have scheduled new patient appointments with her because of the exceptional patient care I have received from her! I switched from having been with IHC provider for 35 years because I have been so impressed with Dr. Watson, Audra Langhi, and Dr. Tuttle. At the Sugar House clinic
UofU Patient
February 21, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
When I say Dr. Watson goes above and beyond she's is amazing!! Her team as well! Thank you for hiring such educated considerate doctors.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
The medical assistant and the doctor were excellent! I felt like all questions were addressed, and any future steps were discussed throughly.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson is patient, kind, and thorough in addressing all of my concerns. I appreciate her pragmatism and up-to-date knowledge.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Very positive experience. I have already recommended Dr. Watson.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I loved Dr. Watson! She was personable, knowledgeable, and practical. Everything you want in a doctor!
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
All in all good however, i"m still waiting for appt. To call me
UofU Patient
January 19, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr, Watkins is awesome!
UofU Patient
January 16, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I'm very pleased with the provider I was very comfortable talking to her she answered my questions clearly and made sure I understood everything we discussed regarding my reason for my visit.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I adore my doctor. She is very understanding and so very kind. I've never had a doctor that just simply listened to me before- so it's refreshing
UofU Patient
January 14, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I have already recommended her to two friends who have made appointments with Dr. Watson because of my positive experience I had with her.
UofU Patient
January 02, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Doc Watson is Marvelous. I'm so Blessed to have her for my Primary Care Doc..!
UofU Patient
December 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Watson is an amazing physician. I've never had a doctor who was so capable and approachable at the same time.
UofU Patient
December 21, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Watson was great. I look forward to having her see my son and providing advice on his health and well-being.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I already did recommend Dr. Watson to two other people.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She listened to all of my weird symptoms and was very compassionate. She explained options to me and let me choose what I was comfortable with.
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Kira Watson restores the faith in physicians that other providers break down.
UofU Patient
November 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She is always very kind and listens to my concerns
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
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
November 05, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr was very good
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
-
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, |