Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Poole as caring, compassionate, and personable, and say he listens and treats them with respect. Commenters frequently praise his clear, thorough explanations and his habit of involving patients in decisions while patiently answering questions. Many note convenient communication and coordination with the office and credit his expertise with improved breathing and better control of pulmonary issues.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Public Health
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Neuroscience - Brigham Young University | B.S. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Internship/Residency | Internal Medicine - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School | Intern/Resident |
| Fellowship | Medicine - Harvard Medical School | Clinical Fellow |
| Fellowship | Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Ryden A, Crosby A, Poole B, Rose R, Long C, Haak D, Milne (2026). Point of Care Ultrasound Competency in Recent Medical School Graduates: What to Expect from Trainees when Designing an Ultrasound Curriculum. BMC medical education,
- Barker AM, Konopasky AW, Varpio L, Soh M, Poole BR, Stalmeijer R (2024). How Advanced Practice Clinicians Support Education For and Contribute to Education Of GME Trainees: A Critical Literature Review. Academic medicine,
- Aberegg SK, Poole BR, Locke B (2024). Hickam’s Dictum: An Analysis of Multiple Diagnoses. Journal of general internal medicine,
- Agarwal A, Chen JT, Coopersmith CM, Denson JL, Dickert NW, Ferrante LE, Gershengorn HB, Gosine AD, Hayward BJ, Kaur N, Khan A, Lamberton C, Landsittel D, Lyons PG, Mikkelsen ME, Nadig NR, Pietropaoli AP, Poole BR, Viglianti EM, Sevransky JE (2022). SWEAT ICU-An Observational Study of Physician Workload and the Association of Physician Outcomes in Academic ICUs. Crit Care Explor, 4(10), e0774.
- Berwick S, Calev H, Matthews A, Mukhopadhyay A, Poole B, Talan J, Hayes MM, Smith CC (2021). Mistaken Identity: Frequency and Effects of Gender-Based Professional Misidentification of Resident Physicians. Acad Med, 96(6), 869-875.
- Poole BR, Callahan SJ (2021). Bronchiolitis: Rare diseases, diagnostic challenges, and few proven therapies. CHEST Physician, 16(2), 18-21.
- Poole BR, Reese ZA, Dechen T, Tocci N, Elsamadisi P, Holland S, Hayes MM, Stevens JP (2020). Patient and Care Delivery Characteristics Associated With Harm From Neuromuscular Blockade. Crit Care Explor, 2(6), e0147.
- Feinstein MJ, Poole B, Engel Gonzalez P, Pawlowski AE, Schneider D, Provias TS, Palella FJ, Achenbach CJ, Lloyd-Jones DM (2018). Differences by HIV serostatus in coronary artery disease severity and likelihood of percutaneous coronary intervention following stress testing. J Nucl Cardiol, 25(3), 872-883.
- Hurst K, Badgley C, Ellsworth T, Bell S, Friend L, Prince B, Welch J, Cowan Z, Williamson R, Lyon C, Anderson B, Poole B, Christensen M, McNeil M, Call J, Edwards JG (2017). A putative lysophosphatidylinositol receptor GPR55 modulates hippocampal synaptic plasticity. Hippocampus, 27(9), 985-998.
- VanWagner LB, Uttal S, Lapin B, Lee J, Jichlinski A, Subramanian T, Heldman M, Poole B, Bustamante E, Gunasekaran S, Tapia CS, Veerappan A, Wong SY, Levitsky J (2016). Use of Six-Minute Walk Test to Measure Functional Capacity After Liver Transplantation. Phys Ther, 96(9), 1456-67.
- Merrill CB, McNeil M, Williamson RC, Poole BR, Nelson B, Sudweeks S, Edwards JG (2012). Identification of mRNA for endocannabinoid biosynthetic enzymes within hippocampal pyramidal cells and CA1 stratum radiatum interneuron subtypes using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Neuroscience, 218, 89-99.
- Bagley B, Khan A, Thau MR, Niroula A, Sodhi A, Garbarino AJ, Poole BR, Vitale KM, Shafiq I Can See Your HALO: Consensus-based List of High Acuity, Low Occurrence Procedures for Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training- Accepted. ATS scholar,
Other
- Neumeier A, Garbarino M, Hudson M, Armstrong M, Allam S, Palomino J, DuMont T, Poole (2026). The National GME Community Responds to Burnout with Strategies to Prevent, Manage, and Thrive ‌.
Nice person pleasure to work with
Very nice and explained things very clearly !
He's very patient and very accommodating
Dr. Poole is a great listener and thoughtful in his care. Professional, but you feel like you are getting personal care.
Very kind and approachable!
Great doctor. Truly listens and involves you in the conversation and decisions. Very good at explaining things on an understandable level.
Dr Poole is very caring and professional. He always makes sure I understand what the status of my treatment is and answers any questions I have.
Did not introduce himself. Did not listen to primary concerns. Did not review chart. Dismissed things we agreed w Dr Bowles.
Very nice and very informative!
Dr. Pool is great
Dr Poole is amazing, He is the best doctor I have ever had. I am so grateful for his care.
He REALLY CARES!!!
I'm very impressed with Dr. Poole's personal demeanor and professional knowledge. I've dealt with respiratory issues for many years and have never received such comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment. My pulmonary issues are now much better controlled.
He was kind and professional
Professional compassionate listened addressed any questions and concerns i had i would absolutely recommend him to anyone
Friendly, asked questions & took the time to listen.
He was very good at involving me in decisions about my care, was reassuring.
He is a keeper I'm glad I came for a second opinion thank you Doctor and staff very nice ?
Very kind. He even laughed at my jokes.
Brian is friendly explaining things well and listening to what I have to say
Dr. Poole was excellent in explaining his evaluation of my problem and clearly described the recommended treatment.
seemed very knowledgeable and explained in detail the reason for changing my medication .
Very professional and caring. Asks questions and gives thorough feedback. Appointments are not rushed and as a patient I feel I'm getting the best care possible for my condition. My wife is very impressed with the entire staff and treatment I/we have received since day one.
Dr Poole has an amazing practice. I live in Grantsville which is 40 miles from SLC. I was given appointments together so I could have a CT scan, breathing tests and seeing Dr Poole all together. I have been able to speak to the office by phone which saved another long trip I am feeling wonderful and finally have my lungs healthy again. I am so grateful!
Dr Poole is very good in his care for both me and my husband even though we both have different diagnosis and treatment. I am glad he is my physician.
He pays attention and makes you feel like part of the discussion and decisions. He also treats you with respect and as an adult.
He listens, cares and helps!
Made me feel very comfortable and answered my questions in a language I could understand very polite and was very concerned about my safety and health
He s great. Very thorough and caring
He REALLY!!! cares abiut me and my health and I do appreciate it.
Dr Poole was friendly and seemed concerned with my health and my needs. He was great at listening and answering any questions that I had.
Dr Poole helps me understand my lungs and related heart functions. He helped me understand my Cpap and oxygen nightly needs, life is so much better and it is due to Dr Poole and his staff of professionals.
Dr. Poole was Great would recommend him to anyone needing a pulmonologist
I would recommend Dr. Poole to anyone looking for an amazing and patient doctor! He listened to my needs and was great in taking care of my reasons for my visit!
I highly recommend Dr Poole for his professionalism and the care he demonstrates to his patients.
Dr. Poole is a people person and willing to take the time to make sure you are cared for.
Dr. Poole discussed the pertinent medical issues in a clear straightforward manner.
Dr. Poole was very kind, professional, courteous, and compassionate.
Dr Poole was outstanding. I felt like he really cared about me and wanted to make sure I was totally taken care of
dr.pool was pleasant person to be with
Dr. Poole is a great provider. Very professional with all concerns and needs. Explains test results clearly and provides game planning going forward. Has always provided feedback via message on MyChart in a timely manner. Has been great to work with since the beginning.
Good dr to have
As I mentioned earlier Dr. Poodles bedside manner was above reproach. He really took all of time necessary learn what he needed to know about me, so that he could make informed decisions/recommendations.
Dr. Poole was very thorough; very patient with me as he answered my questions; showed me my PFT chart and explain it, explain his recommendations for follow up. I left feeling taken care of.
Extremely knowabable and willing to take the time to answer my questions
He s great. Covered all concerns I had
Dr. Poole was very thorough with his explanations of his diagnosis and follow through. He was very patient as i asked a lot of questions
Was very receptive to me and seemed caring and knowledgeable for me.
First visit with Brian, I was with Janet Lee that moved but so far I like Brian as well.
Great to know that it was not as serious as it sounded, and that the treatment will correct the issue.
Very personable. Talked with me at a level that was comfortable and understandable in every respect.
Dr. Poole is very informative and caring. Answers questions in great detail.