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4.9 /5( out of 223 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
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UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton listened to me, treated me with respect, and is a competent and efficient doctor
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI feel Dr. Clifton is a competent provider who listens to me and understands my concerns.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHighly competent and caring. Excellent choice for a physician!
UNIVERSITY 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.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton excels in giving succinct explanations. She's very approachable and was open to considering my comments.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is engaged, caring and attentive. She shows genuine interest and is focused on ongoing follow up of key issues.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSFantastic young Dr. really smart and confident. The only negative is she does not know the band Foreigner. When you see the Dr. It's not only the Dr. You see but the whole support staff. This operation is top notch!!!
UH 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.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is smart, quick, energetic, and personable. Lab orders and referrals were done in a timely manner. She was prompt with her response to our lab results. We were very impressed with Dr. Clifton during our first visit with her.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton was super helpful in addressing my health concerns, not only for the ones I had scheduled the appointment for, but also for additional concerns that I had on my mind. She is personable, friendly, competent, and thorough. Thank you!
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton has been my favorite GP ever. She REALLY listens to my concerns and then has a clear plan of care for complex issues. It feels truly like a collaboration with a health care provider who is invested in me. She is a force, and I am so glad she is on my team!
UNIVERSITY 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.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery professional and wise beyond her years. Any patient of hers is in the best of hands.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSVery competent and thorough. Glad she is our Doc.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is very knowledgeable, smart and up to date with the latest technologies available in the medical field. It is great to have her as my primary care physician!
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSThis was my first meeting with Dr. Clifton, and she reviewed my medical history, asking excellent questions along the way. She was very thorough, updating my prescriptions, ordering bloodwork, and explaining the next steps, depending on the outcome of the bloodwork. This is the type of medical care I appreciate, and Dr. Clifton has made me feel like I have someone to oversee my medical needs again.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI appreciate Dr Clifton and look forward to future visits.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Alekses is a remarkable physician. The care and concern for her patients is felt by her insightful questions. As her patient, I know I have the best of the best for taking care of my health needs. Dr. Clifton is a rockstar!
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHighly recommend Dr Clifton
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery thorough and takes time
UNIVERSITY 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.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Clifton is the best. Professional, knowledgeable and engaging. Great doc.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Clifton, is young and attentive. She cares about my health, and she knows my name. I love her.
UH 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.
UH 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.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton was very eager to change many of my prescriptions which I have been taking for ten years. She hasn't even done any labs. She also didn't tell me any of the side effects for going off my medication. That was an unwelcome surprise.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton I'd very knowledgeable, kind and caring.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is professional and efficient. I was there to establish care and she took the time to listen and understand any concerns I had.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr.Clifton took time during our first appointment to listen to all my concerns. I never felt rushed or judged. I felt comfortable and would recommend her to others.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALCompetent and caring.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is concerned with my health, and she makes outstanding recommendations for me. She also desires my recommendations in her analyses.
UNIVERSITY 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,
UNIVERSITY 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]
UNIVERSITY 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!
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAlekses cares about her patients and is very easy to work with.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAmazing doctor, I feel lucky to have her as my physician.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAs a patient, I feel like my health is under her careful watch and I can trust all of her recommendations. She really cares about me and is willing to take whatever time is necessary to make sure I understand her concerns and her explanations of my options, etc.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSOutstanding physician. One of the best I have had. Feel so fortunate to have her as my doctor
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is amazing. She goes above and beyond to help her patients with a lot of care.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is kind caring. She pays strict attention to you and actively involved in listening and providing concise answers to any questions or concerns. She conducts a careful and complete medical review. I would highly recommend her.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI think the only thing missing is feeling like they cared. I felt a bit like a checked box. Maybe it was just the day but I've had better experiences with other U of U clinicians showing they care about you and your concerns.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDoctor Clifton cares about my health and responds to my messages promptly.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALPreviously wrote about my visit at the beginning of this survey.
UNIVERSITY 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!
UNIVERSITY 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.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALA diligent and talented Doctor Who provides a wonderful level of preventative and corrective health services.
UNIVERSITY 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.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is brilliant and knows who to address my concerns. I am fortunate she understand my concerns and is knowledgeable about what to do about them.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is a very good listener and I feel that she explains things clearly so as a patient I can make the best decisions for myself.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI found Dr. Clifton to be very professional and kind. She was excellent at listening, providing feedback, and she was helpful in providing me a referral to a specialist. I will definitely schedule another appointment with her.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe is wonderful- a true expert
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI am blessed to be under Dr. Cliftons care she honestly cares about my QOL and listens to my concerns and works with me on my healtg
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is a wonderful provider. I feel like she listens to my concerns and we are able to discuss different options to improve my health.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton is so knowledgeable, a good listener, and kind. She is on top of things, knows my medical history back and forth and I feel that she really cares about my well being. She responds to MyChart messages pretty soon after and that gives me peace knowing that she is always there for me.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is outstanding. She listened to me carefully and provided recommendations for me in exceptional and understandable ways.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSGood doctor!
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSThis is a doctor who listens, cares, and explains complex issues on a patient's level. She's personable, yet she doesn't waste time chattering. I don't know of a better doctor in the system!
UNIVERSITY 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.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALAmazing doctor. Awesome person. Dr.Clifton's a great doctor and person. :)
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe's a thorough and caring doctor. She is very skilled and knowledge with her patients.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is a very knowledgeable, thorough, and professional physician. She addressed every concern I brought with me to the first visit and explained the reasons for her decisions. I have an advanced pharmacy degree with post-doctoral training and am thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and abilities. I'm so happy I found her.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSalekses clifton is very good. maybe the best pcp i have seen.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton is very professional polite and helpful. Listens carefully to you
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton was prepared for my visit, knew my health history, was warm, and smart. She was good at negotiation and facilitated shared decision making.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe is an excellent and caring doctor. She listened to all of my concerns and addressed each one. She's fantastic.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is fantastic! She really took the time to listen to me and help me make informed decisions about my health.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton takes time to talk through issues, shows respect for me and my opinions, and takes decisive action towards improving my health and well being. Very glad I chose her as my PCP.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Clifton professionally addressed all my concerns. Very easy to talk about my issues with Dr Clifton.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI give Dr. Clifton the highest recommendation possible. She is knowledgeable, caring, trustworthy, and thorough in her analysis of my medical needs. A+
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALexcellent care, easy to contact
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe is a amazing doctor and has great been a real help for us.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Clifton is very kind. Doctor Clifton always helps me with my health. Dr. Clifton remembers my name every time we meet.
UNIVERSITY 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.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton explains things well, listens to her patients and allows them to participate in their treatment plan. I feel confident with her medical knowledge and advice.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSQuite young, but VERY knowledgeable and understanding of my questions and needs. I think she'll be great!
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton is amazing! Highly recommend.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSExcellent provider. Listened and provided best plan of care.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSHappy to have found a new provider that seems happy to be taking care of me. She was kind, compassionate, thorough, and involved me in making decisions.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton was professional, engaged, concerned and clear. She responded promptly to lab results.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Clifton is wonderful! Very thorough, explains thing well and I feel included in my treatment plan.
UNIVERSITY 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.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is wonderful! I really appreciate everything she has done for me over the last year.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is caring and thorough. I would recommend her to anyone.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Clifton is very concerned about my health.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERher health care experiance is almighty amazing
UNIVERSITY 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.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton cares about women's health and was super thorough about my health issues.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI trust Dr. Clifton to take care of my immediate health care needs and to work with me planning for long-term health improvements and managing my prescriptions as well.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSListens patiently, responds clearly and thoughtfully. Not rushed during the the visit!
UNIVERSITY 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.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI'm happy to establish care with Dr. Clifton. She seems nice, knowledgeable, and willing to help.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton listens. She would make recommendations for me and let me decide. She is smart. She explained symptoms to me. She was thorough and I left feeling I had a doctor who knew me and who cared about me and who wanted to be my doctor.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALThis young woman was knowledgeable, friendly, seemed smart and pro-active.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSfelt very rushed and my issues were made to feel like a waste of time. Stated my symptoms were all due to medication prescribed by another provider. My concerns were very dismissed
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALBest primary case physician I have had
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAlekses Raye Clifton, MD., has been powerful, suggestive, and informed for all of my problems. More important to me, she has listened to me and suggested alternatives for me. She has a powerful group of assistants who have also responded to her suggestions and have helped me. UHealth has also been a positive method of communications that have helped me.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is personable and efficient, and addressed my concerns and needs. Highly recommend!
UNIVERSITY 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.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSListens to you and asks your opinion
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSMy experience with Dr. Clifton was very good and gives me hope for recovery.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe is an amazing Doctor. She talked to me like I mattered in the decision making process goin forward with my health care. Was very honest about questions I asked her
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe is kind, patient, & interested in your overall health
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Clifton is an excellent physician. I felt like I got truly exceptional care.
UNIVERSITY 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!
UNIVERSITY 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!
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton is a caring, patient doctor that takes time to hear and answer all questions concerns then provides solutions.
UH 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.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Clifton is fantastic!! She cares about the patient and takes time to explain things and puts concerns at ease.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHighly recommend Dr Clifton as a PCP. She is skilled and cares.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI like her approach and advice to improve my health condition. She also provides enough time to listen to my condition and set a goal for improvement.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Alekses Clifton is wonderful!
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe's a thorough caring professional.she doesn't miss anything. She goes the extra mile to make sure your needs are met . She is a wonderful , compassionate,caring she is a wonderful Doctor
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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
Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Global Health and Environment - Washington University in St. Louis B.A. Professional Medical Medicine; Path of Distinction in Public Health - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health M.D. Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
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