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Barbara C. Cahill
( out of 101 reviews )

Barbara C. Cahill, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Lung Transplant, Clinic 3
Salt Lake City
801-585-3697

University of Utah Hospital

Pulmonary, Clinic 3
Salt Lake City
801-581-7806
  • Barbara Cahill, MD, is a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. She is certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine and by the American Board of Internal Medicine.



    Dr. Cahill specializes in pulmonary medicine and lung transplantation. Additionally, she has clinical interests in tuberculosis and occupational lung disease. She completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois followed by residency and a fellowship at the University of Minnesota.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 101 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.

    January 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Cahill definitely knows what she is talking about and made us feel very comfortable

    January 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Gave me encouragement and how to deal with my condition.

    January 08, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Very helpful in addressing my needs and coordinating what is needed

    January 07, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Cahill is very thorough nice and excellent at explaining everything she question she asks and explains what they are going to do and she follows up promptly just like she said she would. I was fully informed after I talked with her and would recommend her to everyone.

    December 12, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is the best there is I am very blessed she is helping me.

    November 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cahill has been great making sure I am on track with the medical programs and medications I am asked to take. I would recomend Dr. Cahill for anyone with respiratory problems.

    November 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Muy bien

    November 07, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cahill is very competent and professional. I felt like she had a genuine concern for my wellbeing as she addressed my questions and concerns. I feel very fortunate to have a competent Healthcare Provider.

    October 17, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cahill is an excellent provider.

  • Barbara Cahill, MD, is a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. She is certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine and by the American Board of Internal Medicine.



    Dr. Cahill specializes in pulmonary medicine and lung transplantation. Additionally, she has clinical interests in tuberculosis and occupational lung disease. She completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois followed by residency and a fellowship at the University of Minnesota.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Public Health
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pulmonary/Critical Care - University of Minnesota Hospitals Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Minnesota Hospitals Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Illinois - Peoria M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Ismail S, Sturrock A, Wu P, Cahill B, Norman K, Huecksteadt T, Sanders K, Kennedy T, Hoidal J (2008). NOX4 mediates hypoxia-induced proliferation of human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells: the role of autocrine production of transforming growth factor-{beta}1 and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol, 296(3), L489-99. (Read full article)