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Brian R. Poole
( out of 36 reviews )

Brian R. Poole, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Huntsman Intensive Care Unit (HICU)
Salt Lake City
801-587-4473

University of Utah Hospital

Pulmonary, Clinic 3
Salt Lake City
801-581-7806
  • 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 36 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

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    January 26, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    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!

    December 06, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I highly recommend Dr Poole for his professionalism and the care he demonstrates to his patients.

    November 30, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Poole is a people person and willing to take the time to make sure you are cared for.

    November 17, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Poole discussed the pertinent medical issues in a clear straightforward manner.

    October 26, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Poole was very kind, professional, courteous, and compassionate.

    August 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Poole was outstanding. I felt like he really cared about me and wanted to make sure I was totally taken care of

    August 17, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    dr.pool was pleasant person to be with

    July 27, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    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.

    May 11, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Good dr to have

  • 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 Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Medicine - Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellow
    Internship/Residency Internal Medicine - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Intern/Resident
    Medicine - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Neuroscience - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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 article)
    2. 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 article)
    3. 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 article)
    4. 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 article)
    5. 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 article)
    6. 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 article)
    7. 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 article)
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