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American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)Patient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 271 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
December 18, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is personable and efficient, and addressed my concerns and needs. Highly recommend!
December 17, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALAmazing doctor. Awesome person. Dr.Clifton's a great doctor and person. :)
November 16, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALThere is no substitute for the basic knowledge that Dr. Clifton has regarding the future of my health. I have confidence that my future will be improved because of her insights.
November 16, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALA diligent and talented Doctor Who provides a wonderful level of preventative and corrective health services.
October 28, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHighly competent and caring. Excellent choice for a physician!
October 24, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALBest primary case physician I have had
October 10, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Clifton, is young and attentive. She cares about my health, and she knows my name. I love her.
September 18, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton cares about women's health and was super thorough about my health issues.
September 11, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALThis was my first appointment with Dr. Clifton and it was a wonderful experience. She greeted me warmly and it was very apparent that she had reviewed my background information. This is extremely important as a new patient and it let me know that she had taken the time to familiarize herself with my medical history. Dr. Clifton was professional yet warm and engaging. I have complete trust that I made a wise decision choosing her to be my primary care physician. The office staff and nurse were also very welcoming.
September 10, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery thorough and takes time
September 07, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton joins you where you are in your healthcare decisions'she's really good with shared decision making. She is smart and receptive and super responsive in person and with my chart messaging. Highly recommend!
September 07, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALNo reason for anonymously from my standpoint. More than happy to share with Dr. Clifton. I have had replacement apoouints before when Dr. Eyberg was not available. On time, listening, providing the explanation I was hoping before and the resolution and interaction that helped my concern and service needed. [NAME REMOVED]
September 06, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is fantastic! She really took the time to listen to me and help me make informed decisions about my health.
August 16, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is amazing. She is very effiicent but doesn't rush. She and her staff respond timely to messages. Highly recommend her. Thanks for great care.
August 11, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is concerned with my health, and she makes outstanding recommendations for me. She also desires my recommendations in her analyses.
August 10, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALCompetent and caring.
August 08, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is completely wonderful. By far, the best I have ever had. She is kind, caring and intelligent. I feel so comfortable in my appointments. I know I am in good hands. She is our family doctor.
July 18, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is a caring and compassionate provider who will take time to listen, then provide a solution and make certain you understand her care plan,
July 18, 2025MADSEN HEALTH CENTERher health care experiance is almighty amazing
July 16, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Clifton is very kind. Doctor Clifton always helps me with my health. Dr. Clifton remembers my name every time we meet.
July 10, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHighly recommend Dr Clifton as a PCP. She is skilled and cares.
July 04, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI feel Dr. Clifton is a competent provider who listens to me and understands my concerns.
June 28, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Clifton is the best. Professional, knowledgeable and engaging. Great doc.
June 14, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Alekses Raye Clifton is very kind. She cares about my care, listens to my concerns and questions, and answers in a way I understand.
June 13, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALexcellent care, easy to contact
June 02, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Clinton responded immediately to my request, through MyChart, to be seen urgently. She is a very knowledgeable clinician, logical thinker and a caring person.
May 22, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe is a amazing doctor and has great been a real help for us.
May 10, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALAlekses Clifton is always very knowledgeable & professional, & I can truly say that she saved my life by diagnosing my resistant hypertension on the first visit when nobody else could in years! IÕd definitely recommend this amazing hospital!
May 09, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALExcellent doctor, with extensive experience and very attentive to all aspects of human health. She and her collaborators are always cordial and helpful to patients' needs.
April 20, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Alekses Clifton is such a wonderful physician. She answers my questions and explains everything thoroughly. I never feel rushed during my appointments in any way. She is caring and knowledgeable. Anytime I message her through MyChart, she gets back with me very quickly. In addition, the nurses and medical assistants that work in her office are also very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Clifton if you're needing an internal medicine doctor!
April 20, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHighly recommend Dr Clifton
April 19, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is caring and thorough. I would recommend her to anyone.
April 14, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is an excellent physician. I felt like I got truly exceptional care.
April 11, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe is kind, patient, & interested in your overall health
March 31, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is wonderful! I really appreciate everything she has done for me over the last year.
March 30, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is a skilled and compassionate provider. I feel she listens and supports while still letting her expertise inform and help a patient make decisions.
March 29, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery professional and wise beyond her years. Any patient of hers is in the best of hands.
March 15, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI feel lucky to have found Dr. Clifton after my internist retired. It was important to me to continue at the University of Utah medical center. Dr. Clifton is a good listener and thoroughly answers my questions. I like her demeanor and feel comfortable with her.
March 13, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALPreviously wrote about my visit at the beginning of this survey.
March 13, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is very attentive and thorough. She takes the time I need and the staff responds timely to mychart messages. I would highly recommend her!
March 09, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Clifton is very concerned about my health.
February 23, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI give Dr. Clifton the highest recommendation possible. She is knowledgeable, caring, trustworthy, and thorough in her analysis of my medical needs. A+
February 22, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Clifton professionally addressed all my concerns. Very easy to talk about my issues with Dr Clifton.
February 20, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALThis young woman was knowledgeable, friendly, seemed smart and pro-active.
February 17, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is efficient, competent, and especially caring. She listened to my concerns and helped me to feel like we are a team to help me get the best possible care.
January 15, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Alekses Clifton MD is a caring and compassionate provider. She listens carefully, ask pertinent questions and provides thoughtful solutions. She is never rushed and always kind to her patients. I have recommended her to several friends who are very happy to have her as their primary care physician.
December 26, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAbsolutely love how I was treated. The procedure I needed was extremely stressful and difficult, but I was treated with patience, care, support, and respect the entire time. I was explicitly told my rights and I was checked in on the entire time. Though it was a very difficult procedure, it was so much better than it could have been thanks to Dr. Clifton.
December 18, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton listens and she gives clear, well-informed answers. She's very efficient, too, and doesn't waste time with idle comments. I must drive a long distance to see her, but it's well worth it.
December 14, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is thorough and easy to understand. She listens to my issues and needs. She and her staff responds timely to messages and perscription refill requests. Would highly recommend her.
December 14, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI feel lucky to have found such a great doctor! I feel that I can discuss any issue with her and will receive compassionate competent care. She explains things well and includes me in the choices.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Medicine
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)Education history
Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident Professional Medical Medicine; Path of Distinction in Public Health - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health M.D. Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Global Health and Environment - Washington University in St. Louis B.A.
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