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Brian R. Poole
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 55 reviews )

Brian R. Poole, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Huntsman Intensive Care Unit (HICU)
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

University of Utah Hospital

Pulmonary, Clinic 3
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
  • 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

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 55 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.

    October 23, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very nice and very informative!

    October 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Pool is great

    August 22, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Poole is amazing, He is the best doctor I have ever had. I am so grateful for his care.

    August 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He REALLY CARES!!!

    August 20, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    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.

    August 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He was kind and professional

    May 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Professional compassionate listened addressed any questions and concerns i had i would absolutely recommend him to anyone

    April 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Friendly, asked questions & took the time to listen.

    April 10, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He was very good at involving me in decisions about my care, was reassuring.

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    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 Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Fellowship Medicine - Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellow
    Internship/Residency Internal Medicine - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Intern/Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Neuroscience - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Aberegg SK, Poole BR, Locke BW (2024). Hickam’s Dictum: An Analysis of Multiple Diagnoses. J Gen Intern Med.
    2. Barker AM, Konopasky AW, Varpio L, Soh M, Poole BR, Stalmeijer RE (2024). How Advanced Practice Clinicians Support Education For and Contribute to Education Of GME Trainees: A Critical Literature Review. Acad Med.
    3. 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. (Read full publication)
    4. 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. (Read full publication)
    5. Poole BR, Callahan SJ (2021). Bronchiolitis: Rare diseases, diagnostic challenges, and few proven therapies. CHEST Physician, 16(2), 18-21.
    6. 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. (Read full publication)
    7. Feinstein MJ, Poole B, Engel Gonzalez P, Pawlowski AE, Schneider D, Provias TS, Palella FJ, Achenbach CJ, Lloyd-Jones DM (2016). 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. (Read full publication)
    8. 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. (Read full publication)
    9. 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. (Read full publication)
    10. 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. (Read full publication)