Bernadette Kiraly
( out of 194 reviews )

Bernadette Kiraly, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

  • I am a family physician currently practicing at the Sugar House Health Center Family Medicine Clinic at the University of Utah. Primary care is my passion with an emphasis to elevate those who may need assistance navigating the health system. My interest and skills in underserved care were first honed at the U Health Redwood Clinic where I spent my first few years after residency. There I witnessed the unique health care needs of the refugee population. In 2003, I joined the University of Utah Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, Division of Family Medicine at the Sugarhouse Family Health Center. I was able to continue working with diverse communities by strengthening our clinic's New American/refugee health program and expanding to work with gender minority populations. I serve as the co-medical director of the U Health Transgender Health Program providing primary care and gender affirming hormone therapy for transgender and gender diverse people.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 194 reviews )

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    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 31, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Really a wonderful physician! Great disposition and explained things so well. Seems to really care for her patients.

    December 25, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Kiraly is a professional and caring healthcare provider. I highly recommend her

    December 12, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Kiraly is an excellent caregiver. I would be glad to see her again, should the need occur.

    December 11, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Very personable, smart and caring. I'm so lucky to have found her.

    December 08, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Provider seems burnt out and unwilling to help

    November 07, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Kiraly is the best doctor I've ever had. She is conscientious, kind, caring, and truly listens to her patients (both with her ears and with her stethoscope). It's not often that a PCP's actions can tangibly change your life but she has saved our lives and made a difference. I am so grateful to her and hope she keeps practicing forever!

    November 06, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Kiraly is a wonderful physician and I trust her and am grateful to have her as my PCP!

    October 29, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    There is not enough we can say about Dr. K. From the start she has been a compassionate, non-judgmental, insightful, and honest care partner. Dr. K is now the primary care provider for our entire family and we couldn't be happier. We love Dr. K's service and dedication and you will as well. We can not recommend her highly enough.

    October 13, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Attentive, efficient and kind.

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  • I am a family physician currently practicing at the Sugar House Health Center Family Medicine Clinic at the University of Utah. Primary care is my passion with an emphasis to elevate those who may need assistance navigating the health system. My interest and skills in underserved care were first honed at the U Health Redwood Clinic where I spent my first few years after residency. There I witnessed the unique health care needs of the refugee population. In 2003, I joined the University of Utah Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, Division of Family Medicine at the Sugarhouse Family Health Center. I was able to continue working with diverse communities by strengthening our clinic's New American/refugee health program and expanding to work with gender minority populations. I serve as the co-medical director of the U Health Transgender Health Program providing primary care and gender affirming hormone therapy for transgender and gender diverse people.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

    Residency University of Utah Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Albany Medical College M.D.
    Undergraduate California State University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Cedillo M, Zepeda J, Kiraly B, Flynn M, Larios Elizalde P, Zheutlin E, Rudd EA, Kukhareva PV, Butler JM, Hess R, Kawamoto K, Estabrooks P, Conroy MB (2024). Scalable and successful patient portal lifestyle coaching training for primary care clinical staff. Transl Behav Med, 14(11), 661-672. (Read full article)
    2. Gardner E, Lockrey A, Stoesser KL, Leiser JP, Brown J, Kiraly B, Ose DJ (2024). Challenges in Receiving Care for Long COVID: A Qualitative Interview Study Among Primary Care Patients About Expectations and Experiences. Ann Fam Med. (Read full article)
    3. Kukhareva PV, Weir CR, Cedillo M, Taft T, Butler JM, Rudd EA, Zepeda J, Zheutlin E, Kiraly B, Flynn M, Conroy MB, Kawamoto K (2024). Design and implementation of electronic health record-based tools to support a weight management program in primary care. JAMIA Open, 7(2), ooae038. (Read full article)
    4. Dominik J Ose, Elena Gardner, Morgan Millar, Andrew Curtin, Jiqiang Wu, Mingyuan Zhang, Camie Schaefer, Jing Wang, Jennifer Leiser, Kirsten Stoesser Bernadette Kiraly (2024). A cross-sectional and population-based study from primary care on post-Covid-19 conditions in non-hospitalized patients. . Commun Med (Lond), 4.

    Review

    1. Ose D, Adediran E, Owens R, Gardner E, Mervis M, Turner C, Carlson E, Forbes D, Jasumback CL, Stuligross J, Pohl S, Kiraly B (2023). Electronic Health Record-Driven Approaches in Primary Care to Strengthen Hypertension Management Among Racial and Ethnic Minoritized Groups in the United States: Systematic Review. [Review]. J Med Internet Res, 25, e42409. (Read full article)

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