Amanda Leigh Elrod
( out of 33 reviews )

Amanda Leigh Elrod, DPAS, MPAS, PA-C

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Main Clinic

Salt Lake City
801-587-2525

  • Amanda Leigh Elrod, DPAS, MPAS, PA-C, Chief for the Division of Physician Assistant Studies, is a physician assistant specializing in family medicine at the University of Utah, South Main Clinic, a mission based, inter-professional clinic where she also serves as the Medical Director for the family medicine service. She has a strong interest in serving the medically underserved and educating physician assistant students. Prior to working at South Main Clinic, she worked at the University of Utah, Madsen Family Health Center and in primary care at a private practice in Georgia. She has been working with physician assistant students and various other medical/health profession students since 2010. A. Leigh Elrod, PA-C sits on various University of Utah committees and is interested in the development of inter-professional primary care delivery models to serve the medically underserved, advancement of the PA profession and PA education. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, biking, playing golf and watching college football.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 33 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    May 22, 2024
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Excelente doctora, se preocupa por los pacientes y tiene mucha calidad humana, es la mejor. Gracias!

    April 03, 2024
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Excelente Doctora!!

    March 13, 2024
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Elrod is my favorite doc. Had her since I was a teen. She makes me comfortable to come to her with ANYTHING involving health. I'm glad she's my doc. id recommend!

    December 27, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    She treats me with the utmost fairness and always make sure I leave her office understanding

    December 13, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    The BEST - full-stop! No one is better, genuinely cares, takes the time to understand, etc. I'm beyond grateful the Leigh Elrod is in this system!

    December 07, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Great care and compassion. Very supportive.

    October 25, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Dr Elrod is fantastic. She takes the time to review my file before the appointment so she can ask questions that are pertinent to my healthcare and life. She always explains things in ways I can understand and allows me to be the one in charge of my healthcare plan. I feel that she goes above and beyond in her efforts to make me feel like she cares about me as a person and not just a patient. She always has time to answer additional questions I might come up with, or just to talk for a few extra minutes if I need it. I am really lucky to have found her!

    August 23, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Understanding and very caring .

    August 18, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Great doctor!

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  • Amanda Leigh Elrod, DPAS, MPAS, PA-C, Chief for the Division of Physician Assistant Studies, is a physician assistant specializing in family medicine at the University of Utah, South Main Clinic, a mission based, inter-professional clinic where she also serves as the Medical Director for the family medicine service. She has a strong interest in serving the medically underserved and educating physician assistant students. Prior to working at South Main Clinic, she worked at the University of Utah, Madsen Family Health Center and in primary care at a private practice in Georgia. She has been working with physician assistant students and various other medical/health profession students since 2010. A. Leigh Elrod, PA-C sits on various University of Utah committees and is interested in the development of inter-professional primary care delivery models to serve the medically underserved, advancement of the PA profession and PA education. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, biking, playing golf and watching college football.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Physician Assistant Studies Education Sciences
    Board Certification
    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Education history

    Graduate Training Physician Assistant Studies - University of Utah School of Medicine M.P.A.S.
    Exercise and Sports Science–Athletic Training - University of North Carolina
    Undergraduate Athletic Training and Health and Physical Education; Minor: Psychology - Berry College B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Najmabadi S, Valentin V, Rolls J, Showstark M, Elrod L, Barry C, Broughton A, Bessette M, Honda T (2024). Non-native English-speaking applicants and the likelihood of physician assistant program matriculation. Med Educ Online, 29(1), 2312713. (Read full article)
    2. Barber M, Chappell M, Henriksen L, Whippen J, Elrod L, Coombs J (2022). Breast cancer screening rates of uninsured patients at South Main Clinic. JAAPA, 35(12), 1. (Read full article)
    3. Catherine C, Henderson S, Oldroyd M, Sanyer C, Elrod L, Handy R, Coombs J (2022). Chronic care management at South Main Clinic: A retrospective comparison. JAAPA, 35(12), 1. (Read full article)