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Cheryl Pirozzi
( out of 140 reviews )

Cheryl Pirozzi, MD, MSCI

Languages spoken: Spanish, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Board Certification

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

Patient Rating

Patients consistently praise Dr. Pirozzi for her clinical expertise, thoroughness, and focused listening, saying she inspires confidence and trust. Reviewers describe measurable respiratory improvements (improved oxygen transfer and SpO2) and note she actively coordinates with pharmacies and insurers to lower medication costs. Commenters also appreciate her responsiveness via MyChart/phone, time spent explaining results, and willingness to go the extra mile for patient needs.

Generated via Patient Reviews

5.0 /5
( out of 140 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.


May 06, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

she explained things that way you understand. she is very good doctor, very profesional.

Apr 23, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Always the greatest

Apr 17, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Cheryl Pirozzi, Cares and wants to help.

Apr 16, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pirozzi is positively wonderful and caring.

Apr 16, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Competent, supportive &patient centric!

Apr 02, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Cheryl Pirozzi has truly helped me with the Asthma I suffered from. I feel like a new human free of Asthma symptoms. She is caring and professional.

Apr 01, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She is very friendly and caring. She has used her knowledge and experience to improve and maintain my health for 8 years.

Mar 20, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very professional

Feb 09, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pirozzi has been excellent and I would recommend her to any and all.

Feb 06, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Trust

Feb 01, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She's a star.

Jan 29, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She was a very nice person to be my Dr looking forward to see her in July.

Jan 29, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Pirozzi is amazing. She answered all of my questions in a manner that I could understand. Also, based on the My Chart notes I can see that she paid attention to everything I said. I would highly recommend seeing her for pulmonary and AATD care.

Jan 08, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

GREAT!

Dec 12, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Pirozzi is the absolute best! She listens, evaluates, explains and comes up with the best options moving forward. Always a wonderful experience.

Nov 21, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very good

Nov 15, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Cheryl was very caring and informative about my condition, thankful to have had her for my Dr.

Nov 05, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

she is a very good Doctor, you understand what she talks abot.

Nov 01, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Thank you for your knowledge and expertise. I appreciate the care you give me.

Oct 31, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

fantastic doctor

Oct 30, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pirozzi is super. She knows what she is doing and I have great confidence in her to take care of my health needs. [NAME REMOVED]

Oct 23, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Pirozzi is the best resource for anyone with Alpha-11 Antitrypsin Deficiency. I appreciate all she does for them.

Oct 23, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

The very best Doctor I've ever been to, very thorough and great at explaining what is going on.

Oct 23, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Excellent physician, very nice practitioner. I wouldn't have anyone else.

Oct 05, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Pirozzi has followed my illness for 7 years. She is a kind, caring doctor.

Oct 01, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Magnificent Dr makes you feel comfortable and confident that she knows you and knows her training

Sep 04, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I have seen several providers over the course of treating my A1AD. Dr. Pirozzi and her staff were the most informative and forthcoming about my condition. She actually seemed excited to be treating my health concerns.

Aug 27, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She explained everything in a way I could understand.

Aug 22, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Pirozzi is a great doctor, very attentive and knowledgeable. I have confidence in the care she is providing me.

Aug 10, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pirozzi is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor.

Aug 09, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Absolutely superb!

Aug 01, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pirozzi is one of the best doctors that I see. She is very concerned about her patients.

Jul 30, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

A very caring MD

Jul 13, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Makes the visit, worth it. Seams very thorough and experienced!

Jul 11, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pirozzi truly cares about my health and well-being. She spend the necessary time with me so that I fully understand my treatment options.

Jul 11, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pirozzi has excellent bedside manner is vastly capable and inspires hope in a positive outcome. She also has a great sense of humor setting her apart from Òstiff clinicians.Ó

Jul 03, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Excellent physician. Would highly recommend.

Jul 03, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pirozzi has always been very professional and helpful in my treatment.

Jun 05, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I have a lot of faith and confidence in the University of Utah's healthcare system. It is among the most competent healthcare organizations anywhere. The personnel are top notch and Dr. Pirozzi and her staff are included.

Jun 05, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent

Jun 04, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pirozzi is the best

Jun 04, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pirozzi is fantastic! I've been seeing her for just very two years now. She takes her time and listens to me. She includes my perspective in our treatment plan, and I'm thankful to have her as part of my team.

May 21, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

IÕm unclear as to which Dr. I call for care when IÕm sick with a respiratory illness. Pirozzi or Christie Ma

May 16, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Pirozzi is the best! She is very concerned to make sure all of my concerns are fully addressed. She takes the time to go over all tests and fully explain options for treatment and develops a plan for the future that is best for me individually. I am grateful for her and her staff.

May 11, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Great Dr. Knows what she is doing.

Apr 18, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pirozzi listened carefully answered questions calmly and thoroughly. Very proactive in scheduling appointments and further testing.

Apr 09, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

The Best

Apr 02, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She is an amazing pulmonologist one of the best around the rocky mountain area

Mar 21, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She is the best!

Mar 19, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. has always been professional, caring and easy to talk to. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor

Feb 25, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Pirozzi was very clear and thorough in her descriptions & explanations and took the time to answer all of my questions.

Feb 06, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I love Dr. Pirozzi, she is a wonderful doctor and is always looking on how she can help me.

Feb 06, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Explains things in a way you can understand

Jan 08, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pirozzi and staff are excellent. [TRANSLATED]

Nov 27, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Pirozzi is the best

Nov 24, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I am so very fortunate to find Dr. Pirozzi to treat my original diagnosis and to continue to treat my condition to improve my breathing.

Nov 20, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I received the finest care possible

Nov 14, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi has been my pulmonary provider for a number of years now. She takes the time to answer all my questions and I have the utmost confidence that I am receiving the best care possible.

Nov 07, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent Dr.

Oct 30, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Prirozzi make it feel like a team effort rather a dictatorship b3ecause she is the one with a doctorate degree.

Oct 17, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. pirozzi is caring and patient with me. I feel like she understands my goals and my care.

Oct 02, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very conscientious very dedicated.

Oct 02, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pirozzi, is the most wonderful doctor and has been with me at the very first of my lung issues. She is very caring and only wants the very best for her patients. I would recommend her to anyone that has issues with their lungs.

Sep 27, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very professional went over everything with me. Explained it in a way. I understood it very happy.

Sep 05, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Great doc who listens and explains everything clearly

Jul 13, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I love Dr. Pirozzi! She has been my doctor, since I started with lung issues. She is concerned about her patients and try's to give them everything she has and more. Very professional, caring, and positive. You know she will try to find a good resource for you and work together with my other doctors. She is the best!

Jul 12, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

If you require a Dr who is genuinely caring about your health Dr Cheryl is the best she listens and is results oriented for you

Jul 03, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very caring

Jul 03, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Pirozzi is so very thorough. She listens to all concerns and addresses every need. She carefully goes through all of the tests and takes a great deal of time to make sure everything is correct. She really goes the extra mile. Dr Pirozzi makes you feel like you are important to her. She is the absolute best in every way!

Jun 24, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

It took 4 months to get in to see her, but once I got in she was very good. thank you

Jun 15, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Pirrozzi is considerate, professional and includes the patient in the decisions about their health.

Jun 10, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is very knowledgeable and friendly. She has treated me for 12 years and we have had a successful relationship. I look forward to more visits with her. A great doctor.

Jun 01, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is a very thorough and caring person. She fit me in to make sure I was on the way to feeling better. I really happy with her.

May 27, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very knowledgeable, always courteous, understanding, and friendly.

May 25, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi listens to you and includes you in decisious about your care. Easily understood.

May 16, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Pirozzi is the absolute greatest

May 05, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is excellent. Knowledgeable, professional, and caring. I could not ask for more.

Apr 17, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is a 5 star physician. I am very lucky to be one of her patients. I fly from Florida to see her.

Apr 04, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Pirozzi is fine Doctor and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone

Apr 04, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Pirozzi is very thorough and knowledgeable.

Mar 27, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. PIROZZI is so wonderful. I feel very comfortable with her. Sh is very kind, a smile on her face all the time. Great to talk things over with me. I am in good hands with her and would recommend anyone to her. Thank you Dr Pirozzi.

Mar 21, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Really caring and sincere she rocks

Mar 21, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi was patient and clear in her ability to educate me on why I was in thrombosis and what I might expect. She took the time to evaluate previous images over a three year period and weighed the information with her experience. I'm very happy!

Mar 21, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very caring and listened to me

Mar 20, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Is always professional, caring, and courteous

Mar 20, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I could not be happier with Dr. Pirozzi. She was professional, knowledgeable and compassionate.

Mar 14, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

So excited to see her and learn more about my COPD . I did some research on Dr.Pirozzi and found she is one of the top doctors

Mar 13, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi was very thorough and helped me understand what had been going on with me

Feb 02, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is a great pulmonologist. She listens and understands my concerns.

Feb 01, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. PIROZZI WAS GREAT. VERY KIND. LISTENED AND WAS VERY RESPECTFUL TO MY CARE. THANK YOU DR PIROZZI. I WOULD HIGHTLY RECOMMEND YOU TO ANYONE

Jan 15, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is an excellent physician. She is the third or fourth physician/physician assistant I have dealt with since being diagnosed with COPD. Pirozzi is thorough, thoughtful and spends the time need to know and to advise her patients. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone needing a pulmonologist.

Jan 11, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Wonderful doctor!

Nov 22, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is a very caring physician. I appreciate her skills at helping me breath more easily.

Nov 19, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is the best Doctor I've ever had

Nov 09, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi has taken very good care of my pulmonary health ever since treating my difficult pneumonia circa Nov 2018. I still get benefit from a low dose inhaler twice a day and infrequently need albuterol rescue inhaler. My return visits are now yearly and so far I have maintained good function. In a word, knowing Dr. Pirozzi is part of my health care team allows me to breath easier.

Nov 09, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I have been seeing Dr. Pirozzi for around 4 years now. She has also been responsive to my needs and goes the extra mile to respond to my questions/issue. I highly recommend D. Pirozzi!

Oct 30, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

having been diagnosed with Alpha 1 in 2013, I have been seeing other pomologist. By seeing Dr. Pirozzi she better understands the wide ways this disease affects each patient. Thank you Dr. Pirozzi.

Oct 26, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is a very good doctor. Takes all the time I need during visits. She gets 5 stars.

Oct 26, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi was very kind, interested, patient and helpful.

Oct 25, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is first rate. She always exceeds my expectations. She is kind and attentive to my needs. It's so annoying to have my dentists chat with their accomplices while performing their labors. Dr. Pirozzi focuses all her attention on me and my maladies, and she defends my cause and my case. After my appointments she works with her pharmacist to justify my use of Symbicort which retails at a co-pay of $150 per inhaler with Navitus, at $70 apiece. That is the only inhaler I can tolerate for my chronic COPD. Dr. Pirozzi is an assertive defender of her patients and their needs. She is the best pulmonologist I have ever had, and I know whereof I speak. My first bronchial issue was life-threatening: Whooping cough before I reached the age of two'and that was 79 years ago.

Oct 18, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pirozzi and her staff are the best, very courteous and knowledgeable. Always a great experience.

Oct 18, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very knowledgeable, thorough and courteous in work.

Oct 11, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very knowledgeable and easy to discuss issues in a very understandable manner.

Oct 06, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She was very professional and interested in my care. I was amazed she remembered meeting me before given all the people they see.

Sep 30, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

First meeting with Dr. Pirozzi. She seems very competent and kind.

Aug 24, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Excellent experience, very knowledgeable, explaining everything and helping me understand my medical problem, very confident in the future treatment.

Aug 24, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She was wonderful that I did not feel like we had the one on one time that we needed for the appointment I will come back to her she seems to know what she's doing and taking care of my care for me

Aug 23, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She was very interested in my care and took the time to explain test results to me

Aug 18, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I have enjoyed the visits with Dr. Pirozzi over the years. She has been very concerned about me and treated me very good. Thank you.

Aug 18, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pirozzi provides expert and compassionate care

Aug 17, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is diligent in going over all aspects that need to be considered.

Aug 11, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Hard to get into but, worth the wait ---

Jul 30, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Great Dr. and "down to earth" in her explanations and questions and possible courses of action/treatment.

Jul 19, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good thorough dr

Jul 06, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She took the time to address my problem and discussed options for treating it. She was also in touch with my rheumatologist about treatment. Very kind and concerned.

May 17, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Im so glad Dr. Pirozzi is my pulmonologist because of her knowledge and her concern for my health.

May 17, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very kind and well informed regarding my plan of care.

May 11, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

As a Doctor she saved my life a year ago . I was having heart problems and wasn't aware she detected the problem

Apr 26, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very thorough and careful to listen to my concerns.

Mar 29, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I am always treated in a very informative and respected manner.

Mar 25, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was very thoughtful and thorough with detailed simple explanations. Explained what she was going to do before doing so. Plan of care was very clear. Felt very well taken care of throughout my visit.

Feb 24, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is kind and resourceful in treating my COPD.

Feb 16, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

i felt very at ease with her

Feb 15, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is a real professional. Shes very easy to talk and explains everything.

Feb 08, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is an amazing doctor. She takes the time to ask questions and listens to the answers.

Jan 25, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She could reply faster to requested questions from her patients

Jan 14, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I had a great experience and felt like she cared about me and my issues. She listened carefully and gave me a chance to let her know my concerns. I appreciated that she went over the items I didn't understand from the test results on My Chart. I also appreciate that she listened to my lungs while I was there.

Jan 12, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Pirozzi is the best - very thorough and doesn't rush through the visit.

Jan 12, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I like Dr. Pirozzi very much, she is very nice and listens to what you have to say. Is on the medical needs you have and recommends and orders further treatments that are needed.

Dec 23, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Here knowledge of the problems I have and basically the way she seems to care

Dec 19, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She listened to me and didn't talk down to me.

Nov 20, 2022
University Hospital

Dr. Pirozzi listens to my concerns & questions. She is also willing to coordinate with my allergist to keep my asthma symptoms at bay. I am so fortunate to have her as my pulmonologist.

Nov 13, 2022
University Hospital

Very thorough, follow through on things

Oct 28, 2022
University Hospital

The U is a wonderful place, we are lucky

Oct 21, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Love Dr Pirozzi and her team.

Oct 19, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good

Sep 09, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I'm very impressed with Dr. Pirrozi. She took her time (this was my first regular appointment w/ her), she asked thoughtful questions, and she identified what I thought were the critical issues. Ordered some exams to eliminate some possibilities and got immediately back to me when she got results. Couldn't ask for more.

Jul 28, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good

Apr 16, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Purrozi is a very efficient specialist as well as very concerned about my respiratory health.

Feb 22, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good

Feb 04, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr.Pirozzi is great! We review everything and plot going forward. Professional, succinct and talks clearly

Dec 03, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Excellent care.

Nov 07, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

My experience is that physicians generally do not explain diagnosis and treatment as well as midlevel practitioners do, and Dr Pirozzi is no exception. I find her to be an excellent physicianand kind and patient person. She tolerates my prying information out of her very well!

Nov 07, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi also gave us information for any of our children who might have my inherited health problem so they can be tested. Thank you.

Oct 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is always amazing. It is apparent that she has familiarized herself with any labs/services I've add prior to my visit. She is engaged and active in my care. If I have issues between visits, she is responsive through MyChart or phone. I always feel confident in her review and the plan of care.

Oct 08, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is very caring and knowledgeable.

Sep 20, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is always professional

Aug 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi is good natured and confident, which inspires the patient's security and confidence in her work. As a good colleague and professor, she allowed Kaden the internist under her supervision to make a preliminary assessment of my problems. Then during her examination, she made her own diagnosis of my problems. She then delivered the excellent news of my lab tests taken the month before, which proved her success. For nearly a decade, her treatments have helped me rise above my bronchitis and COPD. On her recommendation back in 2013, I took my first breathing test in the pulmonology lab, and I scored low in oxygen transfer. Due to my maladies, my lungs were transferring oxygen at only around 50% of normal into the bloodstream. In my breathing test last month, however, thanks to her prescriptions and care, my oxygen transfer has increased to the 80th percentile of normal. Dr. Pirozzi epitomizes the Hippocratic oath of the medical profession: she will go the extra mile for the good of the patient. For several years I had been dealing with exorbitant pricing of Symbicort, the only inhaler that I can use that does not leave me hoarse. However, after the participation of my Medicare and my Navitus Medicare supplement coverages, my copay for each Symbicort inhaler was $150 and $112 for generic! Dr. Pirozzi worked with the university pharmacy to obtain a grant from the manufacturer Astra-Zeneca. When that fell through, she again went to bat for me at Navitus. After her negotiations, she obtained the price $69 for each generic inhaler-finally a price that I could afford.Dr. Pirozzi merits your superlative rating: whether it be 5 stars or A+++, -she is tops! To be sure, I mention her and the other excellent doctors I have at the University of Utah. I receive there the best healthcare of my entire life. Dr. Cheryl Pirozzi an outstanding exemplar of both the U of U Hospital and Clinics and one of our significant and revered pulmonologists who has saved the planet from respiratory failure, including the Covid pandemic.

Aug 22, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Every doctor I've met with in Pulmonary has been excellent. Dr. Pirozzi is excellent.

Jul 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pirozzi is always prepared for the visit. She reviews tests and current status and upcoming plan in great detail.

Jun 12, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

excellent experience

Jun 03, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

could not ask for better care.

May 18, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Excellent communication.

May 07, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Cheryl is a fantastic doctor. she always takes the time to explain everything which I really appreciate.

Apr 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

everything was normal

Mar 19, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Pirozzi is wonderful

Jan 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I would certainly recommend Dr. Pirozzi to anyone, and, in fact, have done so to my sister. Unfortunately, my sister's insurance is out of network for University Healthcare.

Dec 18, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

good

Nov 27, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

exceptional

Oct 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

good

Sep 19, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

good

Aug 17, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Pirozzi knee my case history very well, listened to my discussion and questions, And even mad3 notes about my grandkids!

Aug 09, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

My doctor is the best. Great follow though.

Jun 20, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

spoke in words that I can understand, thank you!

May 24, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I've liked Dr Pirozzi from the start. She shows concern & is very easy to talk to

May 09, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Was able to answer some of my questions; but still a mystery of whats causing my health issue.


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.

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Education history

Undergraduate Biology, Minor in Studio Art - Dartmouth College B.A.
Undergraduate The Dartmouth-Brown Program, Ohiyesa Medical Spanish Language Program, Antigua, Guatemala - Dartmouth Medical School
Professional Medical Medicine, International medicine elective in the Dominican Republic - Brown University School of Medicine M.D.
Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah Resident
Chief Resident Internal Medicine - University of Utah Chief Medical Resident
Fellowship Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - University of Utah Fellow
Graduate Training Master of Science in Clinical Investigation - University of Utah M.S.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Leonhard AG, Coggeshall S, Gleason E, Collins M, Barjaktarevic I, Bascom R, Bon J, Comellas AP, Diaz PT, Hanania NA, Han MK, Hansel NN, Hee Wai T, Krishnan JA, Lazarus SC, Ma J, Maddipati V, Mador MJ, Make BJ, McEvoy CE, Meldrum C, Millard MW, Moy ML, Pirozzi CS, Plumley R, Que LG, Reed RM, Sciurba FC, Sethi S, Simonelli PF, Sumino K, Tiwari A, Voelker K, Wendt CH, Wisniewski SR, Au DH, Donovan LM, Feemster L (2026). Effect of a self-directed lifestyle-based weight management program among patients with comorbid COPD and sleep apnea: a secondary analysis of the INSIGHT COPD trial. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 23(3), 419-428.
  2. Barjaktarevic I, Hixson R, Zhuang Z, Buhr RG, Tejwani V, Barr RG, Bateman LA, Bhatt SP, Bleecker ER, Cooper CB, Curtis JL, Drummond MB, Fortis S, Ghosh AJ, Han M, Hansel NN, Hoffman EA, Ohar J, Martinez FJ, Meyers DA, Paine R 3rd, Pirozzi CS, Sandhaus R, Strange C, Tashkin DP, Wells JM, Woodruff P, Ortega V (2025). Longitudinal Outcomes in Pi*MZ Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficient Individuals with Tobacco Smoking History from the SPIROMICS Cohort. Annals of the American Thoracic Society,
  3. Goldklang MP, Pirozzi C, Barjaktarevic I, Bhatt S, Bodduluri S, Drummond MB, Hogarth DK, Keaveny A, Liu Z, McElvaney NG, McElvaney OJ, Nuchovich N, Palumbo S, Plant R, Sandhaus R, Wells JM, Wilson A, Strange C, D'Armiento JM, Alpha-1 Biomarker Consortium Study Grou (2025). Rationale and Design of the Alpha-1 Biomarkers Consortium Study. Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.),
  4. Wells JM, Titlestad IL, Tanash H, Turner AM, Chapman KR, Hatipo'lu U¿, Goldklang MP, D'Armiento JM, Pirozzi CS, Drummond MB, Barjaktarevic IZ, Chatila WM, Devine MS, Strange C, Sandhaus RA, Parkin JM, Westfall E, Lin VY, Parks R, Kuo HC, Ekue A, Moffitt KL, Inshaw J, Aban I, Dransfield MT, Stockley R (2025). Two randomised controlled phase 2 studies of the oral neutrophil elastase inhibitor alvelestat in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. The European respiratory journal, 66(6),
  5. Kirwa K, Gassett AJ, Sack C, Paulin LM, Pirozzi CS, Barr RG, Woodruff PG, Han M, Wilgus ML, Barjaktarevic I, Peters S, Hansel NN, Kaufman J (2024). Estimating ambient air pollutant concentrations outside and inside homes in the Subpopulations and Intermediate outcomes in COPD air pollution (SPIROMICS air) cohort. Environmental research, 259, 119512.
  6. Baddour NA, Paulin LM, Gassett AJ, Woo H, Hoffman EA, Newell JD Jr, Woodruff PG, Pirozzi CS, Barjaktarevic I, Barr RG, O'Neal W, Han MK, Martinez FJ, Peters SP, Hastie AT, Hansel NN, Ortega VE, Kaufman JD, Sack C (2024). Air Pollution Exposure and Interstitial Lung Features in SPIROMICS Participants with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 21(9), 1251-1260.
  7. Rous JS, Lees PSJ, Koehler K, Buckley JP, Quirós-Alcalá L, Han MK, Hoffman EA, Labaki W, Barr RG, Peters SP, Paine R 3rd, Pirozzi C, Cooper CB, Dransfield MT, Comellas AP, Kanner RE, Drummond MB, Putcha N, Hansel NN, Paulin L (2023). Association of occupational exposures and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease morbidity. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine,
  8. Hansel NN, Woo H, Koehler K, Gassett A, Paulin LM, Alexis NE, Putcha N, Lorizio W, Fawzy A, Belz D, Sack C, Barr RG, Martinez FJ, Han MK, Woodruff P, Pirozzi C, Paine R 3rd, Barjaktarevic I, Cooper CB, Ortega V, Zusman M, Kaufman J (2023). Indoor Pollution and Lung Function Decline in Current and Former Smokers: SPIROMICS AIR. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 208(10), 1042-1051.
  9. Ronish BE, Couper DJ, Barjaktarevic IZ, Cooper CB, Kanner RE, Pirozzi CS, Kim V, Wells JM, Han MK, Woodruff PG, Ortega VE, Peters SP, Hoffman EA, Buhr RG, Dolezal BA, Tashkin DP, Liou TG, Bateman LA, Schroeder JD, Martinez FJ, Barr RG, Hansel NN, Comellas AP, Rennard SI, Arjomandi M, Paine Iii (2022). Forced Expiratory Flow at 25%-75% Links COPD Physiology to Emphysema and Disease Severity in the SPIROMICS Cohort. Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.), 9(2), 111-121.
  10. Belz DC, Woo H, Putcha N, Paulin LM, Koehler K, Fawzy A, Alexis NE, Barr RG, Comellas AP, Cooper CB, Couper D, Dransfield M, Gassett AJ, Han M, Hoffman EA, Kanner RE, Krishnan JA, Martinez FJ, Paine R 3rd, Peng RD, Peters S, Pirozzi CS, Woodruff PG, Kaufman JD, Hansel NN, SPIROMICS Investigators (2022). Ambient ozone effects on respiratory outcomes among smokers modified by neighborhood poverty: An analysis of SPIROMICS AIR. The Science of the total environment, 829, 154694.
  11. Tejwani V, Woo H, Liu C, Tillery AK, Gassett AJ, Kanner RE, Hoffman EA, Martinez FJ, Woodruff PG, Barr RG, Fawzy A, Koehler K, Curtis JL, Freeman CM, Cooper CB, Comellas AP, Pirozzi C, Paine R, Tashkin D, Krishnan JA, Sack C, Putcha N, Paulin LM, Zusman M, Kaufman JD, Alexis NE, Hansel N (2022). Black carbon content in airway macrophages is associated with increased severe exacerbations and worse COPD morbidity in SPIROMICS. Respiratory research, 23(1), 310.
  12. Mendoza DL, Benney TM, Ganguli R, Pothina R, Pirozzi CS, Quackenbush C, Baty SR, Crosman ET, Zhang (2021). The Role of Structural Inequality on COVID-19 Incidence Rates at the Neighborhood Scale in Urban Areas. 1(1), 186-202.
  13. Johnson SA, Mendoza DL, Zhang Y, Pirozzi C (2021). Effects of Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure on Venous Thromboembolism: A Case-Crossover Study. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 18(12), 1988-1996.
  14. Zusman M, Gassett AJ, Kirwa K, Barr RG, Cooper CB, Han MK, Kanner RE, Koehler K, Ortega VE, Paine Rd R, Paulin L, Pirozzi C, Rule A, Hansel NN, Kaufman J (2021). Modeling residential indoor concentrations of PM2.5 , NO2 , NOx , and secondhand smoke in the Subpopulations and Intermediate Outcome Measures in COPD (SPIROMICS) Air study. Indoor air, 31(3), 702-716.
  15. Laumbach RJ, Cromar KR, Adamkiewicz G, Carlsten C, Charpin D, Chan WR, de Nazelle A, Forastiere F, Goldstein J, Gumy S, Hallman WK, Jerrett M, Kipen HM, Pirozzi CS, Polivka BJ, Radbel J, Shaffer RE, Sin DD, Viegi (2021). Personal Interventions for Reducing Exposure and Risk for Outdoor Air Pollution: An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 18(9), 1435-1443.
  16. Burkes RM, Ceppe AS, Doerschuk CM, Couper D, Hoffman EA, Comellas AP, Barr RG, Krishnan JA, Cooper C, Labaki WW, Ortega VE, Wells JM, Criner GJ, Woodruff PG, Bowler RP, Pirozzi CS, Hansel NN, Wise RA, Brown TT, Drummond MB; SPIROMICS Investigators. (2020). Associations Among 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels, Lung Function, and Exacerbation Outcomes in COPD: An Analysis of the SPIROMICS Cohort. Chest, 856-865(4), 856-865.
  17. Ortega VE, Li X, O'Neal WK, Lackey L, Ampleford E, Hawkins GA, Grayeski PJ, Laederach A, Barjaktarevic I, Barr RG, Cooper C, Couper D, Han MK, Kanner RE, Kleerup EC, Martinez FJ, Paine Iii R, Peters SP, Pirozzi C, Rennard SI, Woodruff PG, Hoffman EA, Meyers DA, Bleecker ER; NHLBI Subpopulations and Intermediate Outcomes Measures in COPD Study (SPIROMICS) (2020). The Effects of Rare SERPINA1 Variants on Lung Function and Emphysema in SPIROMICS. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 201(5), 540-554.
  18. Zusman M, Gassett AJ, Kirwa K, Barr RG, Cooper CB, Han MK, Kanner RE, Koehler K, Ortega VE, Paine Rd R, Paulin L, Pirozzi C, Rule A, Hansel NN, Kaufman J (2020). Modeling residential indoor concentrations of PM2.5 , NO2 , NOx , and secondhand smoke in the Subpopulations and Intermediate Outcome Measures in COPD (SPIROMICS) Air study. Indoor Air. 2020 Oct 9. doi: 10.1111/ina.12760. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33037695. . Indoor air, Epub ahead of print,
  19. Daniel L Mendoza, Cheryl S Pirozzi, Erik T Crosman, Theodore G Liou, Yue Zhang, Jessica J Cleeves, Stephen C Bannister, William R L Anderegg and Robert Paine II (2020). Impact of low-level fine particulate matter and ozone exposure on absences in K-12 students and economic consequences. 15, 114052.
  20. Judy Ou, Cheryl S. Pirozzi, Benjamin D. Horne, Heidi A. Hanson, Anne C. Kirchhoff, Logan E. Mitchell, Nathan C. Coleman and C. Arden Pope II (2020). Historic and Modern Air Pollution Studies Conducted in Utah. 11(10), 1094.
  21. Aberegg SK, Cirulis MM, Maddock SD, Freeman A, Keenan LM, Pirozzi CS, Raman SM, Schroeder J, Mann H, Callahan S (2020). Clinical, Bronchoscopic, and Imaging Findings of e-Cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury Among Patients Treated at an Academic Medical Center. JAMA network open, 3(11), e2019176.
  22. Burkes RM, Ceppe AS, Doerschuk CM, Couper D, Hoffman EA, Comellas AP, Barr RG, Krishnan JA, Cooper C, Labaki WW, Ortega VE, Wells JM, Criner GJ, Woodruff PG, Bowler RP, Pirozzi CS, Hansel NN, Wise RA, Brown TT, Drummond MB, SPIROMICS Investigators (2020). Associations Among 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels, Lung Function, and Exacerbation Outcomes in COPD: An Analysis of the SPIROMICS Cohort. Chest, 157(4), 856-865.
  23. Ortega VE, Li X, O'Neal WK, Lackey L, Ampleford E, Hawkins GA, Grayeski PJ, Laederach A, Barjaktarevic I, Barr RG, Cooper C, Couper D, Han MK, Kanner RE, Kleerup EC, Martinez FJ, Paine R 3rd, Peters SP, Pirozzi C, Rennard SI, Woodruff PG, Hoffman EA, Meyers DA, Bleecker ER, NHLBI Subpopulations and Intermediate Outcomes Measures in COPD Study (SPIROMICS) (2020). The Effects of Rare SERPINA1 Variants on Lung Function and Emphysema in SPIROMICS. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 201(5), 540-554.
  24. Paulin LM, Gassett AJ, Alexis NE, Kirwa K, Kanner RE, Peters S, Krishnan JA, Paine R 3rd, Dransfield M, Woodruff PG, Cooper CB, Barr RG, Comellas AP, Pirozzi CS, Han M, Hoffman EA, Martinez FJ, Woo H, Peng RD, Fawzy A, Putcha N, Breysse PN, Kaufman JD, Hansel NN, for SPIROMICS investigators (2020). Association of Long-term Ambient Ozone Exposure With Respiratory Morbidity in Smokers. JAMA internal medicine, 180(1), 106-115.
  25. Mendoza DL, Pirozzi CS, Crosman ET, Liou TG, Zhang Y, Cleeves JJ, Bannister SC, Anderegg WRL, Robert P 3r (2020). Impact of low-level fine particulate matter and ozone exposure on absences in K-12 students and economic consequences. Environmental research letters, 15(11),
  26. Maddock SD, Cirulis MM, Callahan SJ, Keenan LM, Pirozzi CS, Raman SM, Aberegg S (2019). Pulmonary Lipid-Laden Macrophages and Vaping. . The New England journal of medicine, 381(15), 1488-1489.
  27. Paulin LM, Gassett AJ, Alexis NE, Kirwa K, Kanner RE, Peters S, Krishnan JA, Paine R 3rd, Dransfield M, Woodruff PG, Cooper CB, Barr RG, Comellas AP, Pirozzi CS, Han M, Hoffman EA, Martinez FJ, Woo H, Peng RD, Fawzy A, Putcha N, Breysse PN, Kaufman JD, Hansel NN; for SPIROMICS investigators (2019). Association of Long-term Ambient Ozone Exposure With Respiratory Morbidity in Smokers. JAMA internal medicine,
  28. Barjaktarevic IZ, Buhr RG, Wang X, Hu S, Couper D, Anderson W, Kanner RE, Paine Iii R, Bhatt SP, Bhakta NR, Arjomandi M, Kaner RJ, Pirozzi CS, Curtis JL, O'Neal WK, Woodruff PG, Han MK, Martinez FJ, Hansel N, Wells JM, Ortega VE, Hoffman EA, Doerschuk CM, Kim V, Dransfield MT, Drummond MB, Bowler R, Criner G, Christenson SA, Ronish B, Peters SP, Krishnan JA, Tashkin DP, Cooper CB, NHLBI SubPopulations and InteRmediate Outcome Measures In COPD Study (SPIROMICS) (2019). Clinical Significance of Bronchodilator Responsiveness Evaluated by Forced Vital Capacity in COPD: SPIROMICS Cohort Analysis. International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 14, 2927-2938.
  29. Paulin LM, Smith BM, Koch A, Han M, Hoffman EA, Martinez C, Ejike C, Blanc PD, Rous J, Barr RG, Peters SP, Paine R 3rd, Pirozzi C, Cooper CB, Dransfield MT, Comellas AP, Kanner RE, Drummond MB, Putcha N, Hansel N (2018). Occupational Exposures and Computed Tomographic Imaging Characteristics in the SPIROMICS Cohort. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 15(12), 1411-1419.
  30. Pirozzi CS, Gu T, Quibrera PM, Carretta EE, Han MK, Murray S, Cooper CB, Tashkin DP, Kleerup EC, Barjaktarevic I, Hoffman EA, Martinez CH, Christenson SA, Hansel NN, Graham Barr R, Bleecker ER, Ortega VE, Martinez FJ, Kanner RE, Paine R 3rd, NHLBI SubPopulations and InteRmediate Outcome Measures In COPD Study (SPIROMICS) (2018). Heterogeneous burden of lung disease in smokers with borderline airflow obstruction. Respiratory research, 19(1), 223.
  31. Pirozzi CS, Mendoza DL, Xu Y, Zhang Y, Scholand MB, Baughman R (2018). Short-Term Particulate Air Pollution Exposure is Associated with Increased Severity of Respiratory and Quality of Life Symptoms in Patients with Fibrotic Sarcoidosis. International journal of environmental research and public health, 15(6),
  32. Pirozzi CS, Jones BE, VanDerslice JA, Zhang Y, Paine R 3rd, Dean N (2018). Short-Term Air Pollution and Incident Pneumonia. A Case-Crossover Study. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 15(4), 449-459.
  33. Hansel NN, Paulin LM, Gassett AJ, Peng RD, Alexis N, Fan VS, Bleecker E, Bowler R, Comellas AP, Dransfield M, Han MK, Kim V, Krishnan JA, Pirozzi C, Cooper CB, Martinez F, Woodruff PG, Breysse PJ, Barr RG, Kaufman J (2017). Design of the Subpopulations and Intermediate Outcome Measures in COPD (SPIROMICS) AIR Study. BMJ open respiratory research, 4(1), e000186.
  34. Martinez CH, Diaz AA, Meldrum C, Curtis JL, Cooper CB, Pirozzi C, Kanner RE, Paine R 3rd, Woodruff PG, Bleecker ER, Hansel NN, Barr RG, Marchetti N, Criner GJ, Kazerooni EA, Hoffman EA, Ross BD, Galban CJ, Cigolle CT, Martinez FJ, Han MK, SPIROMICS Investigators (2017). Age and Small Airway Imaging Abnormalities in Subjects with and without Airflow Obstruction in SPIROMICS. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 195(4), 464-472.
  35. ATS PERSONAL INTERVENTIONS WORKSHOP MAY 201 Personal Interventions to Reduce Exposure and Risk from Outdoor Air Pollution. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, in press,
  36. Johnson S, Mendoza D, Zhang Y, Pirozzi Effects of Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure on Venous Thromboembolism: A Case-Crossover Study. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, in press,
  37. Monica P. Goldklang, Cheryl Pirozzi, Igor Barjaktarevic, Surya Bhatt, Sandeep Bodduluri, M. Bradley Drummond, D. Kyle Hogarth, Alison Keaveny, Zhonghua Liu, Noel G. McElvaney, Oliver J. McElvaney, Nadine Nuchovich, Sabrina Palumbo, Randel Plant, Robert Sandhaus, J. Michael Wells, Andrew Wilson, Charlie Strange, Jeanine M. D'Armiento; for the Alpha-1 Biomarker Consortium Study Grou Rationale and Design of the Alpha-1 Biomarkers Consortium (A1BC) Study. COPD, Accepted,

Book Chapter

  1. Cheryl Pirozzi and Robert Paine II (2017). Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution.

Letter

  1. Maddock SD, Cirulis MM, Callahan SJ, Keenan LM, Pirozzi CS, Raman SM, Aberegg S (2019). Pulmonary Lipid-Laden Macrophages and Vaping. The New England journal of medicine, 381(15), 1488-1489.

Abstract

  1. D.L. Mendoza , T.G. Liou , C.S. Pirozzi , Y. Zhang , D.P. Blagev , R. Pain (2020). The Impact of Environmental Exposure on Influenza Like Illness Hospital Visits. 201, A1781.
  2. D. Belz , H. Woo , N. Putcha , L.M. Paulin , N.E. Alexis , R.G. Barr , A.P. Comellas , C.B. Cooper , M.T. Dransfield , A.J. Gassett , M.K. Han , E.A. Hoffman , R.E. Kanner , J.A. Krishnan , F.J. Martinez , R. Paine , R. Peng , S.P. Peters , C.S. Pirozzi ,P. Woodruff , J.D. Kaufman , N.N. Hanse (2020). Former and Current Smokers Living in High Poverty Neighborhoods Experience Heightened Adverse Respiratory Impacts of Ambient Ozone Exposure: An Analysis of Spiromics Air. 201, A6225.