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Elise S. Burger
( out of 55 reviews )

Elise S. Burger, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
Murray
801-581-2955

University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-2955

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Dermatology Clinic
Salt Lake City
  • Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    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

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 30, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I am very happy with the treatment and/or recommendations I've received from Dr. Burger. Have a great autumn-winter 2024!

    October 29, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I felt very much at ease. She explained everything she was going to do. And I felt she confident in her choices.

    October 29, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    An excellent physician.

    October 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Elise Burger listens well, shares her medical knowledge vis a vis the issue, and answers questions thoroughly. As a result, I felt I had the information I needed to make an informed decision.

    October 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I found her to be very professional and pleasant

    October 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    You need to have more superlative category choices for Dr. Burger! As a physician myself, I can say she is an amazing and wonderful doctor.

    October 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Burger is amazing!! She caught a basal cell carcinoma on my arm and was so quick to get it taken care of. She was kind and offered me all the treatment options. I was really impressed!!

    October 08, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Great Dr and did a great job!

    October 05, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Burger is amazing. She is genuinely invested in helping improve my skin condition and gets excited seeing improvement alongside me.

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Chief Resident Dermatology - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Dermatology - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center Transitional Internship
    Immunology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Ph.D.
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center M.D.
    Biochemistry - Occidental College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Burger E, Hinds B, Paravar T (2023). Progressively worsening painful sclerotic calf plaques. JAAD Case Rep, 34, 94-96. (Read full article)
    2. Burger E, Gallo RL (2022). Host-microbiome interactions in the holobiome of atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. (Read full article)
    3. Kellogg C, Burger E, Hinds BR, Schneider JA (2022). Angioinvasive Alternaria alternata presenting with violaceous papules and plaques in the setting of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. JAAD Case Rep, 31, 6-9. (Read full article)
    4. Araujo A, Safronova A, Burger E, Lpez-Yglesias A, Giri S, Camanzo ET, Martin AT, Grivennikov S, Yarovinsky F (2021). IFN-γ mediates Paneth cell death via suppression of mTOR. Elife, 10. (Read full article)
    5. Lpez-Yglesias AH, Burger E, Camanzo E, Martin AT, Araujo AM, Kwok SF, Yarovinsky F (2021). T-bet-dependent ILC1- and NK cell-derived IFN-γ mediates cDC1-dependent host resistance against Toxoplasma gondii. PLoS Pathog, 17(1), e1008299. (Read full article)
    6. Lpez-Yglesias AH, Burger E, Araujo A, Martin AT, Yarovinsky F (2018). T-bet-independent Th1 response induces intestinal immunopathology during Toxoplasma gondii infection. Mucosal Immunol, 11(3), 921-931. (Read full article)
    7. Burger E, Araujo A, Lpez-Yglesias A, Rajala MW, Geng L, Levine B, Hooper LV, Burstein E, Yarovinsky F (2018). Loss of Paneth Cell Autophagy Causes Acute Susceptibility to Toxoplasma gondii-Mediated Inflammation. Cell Host Microbe, 23(2), 177-190.e4. (Read full article)
    8. Sturge CR, Burger E, Raetz M, Hooper LV, Yarovinsky F (2015). Cutting Edge: Developmental Regulation of IFN-γ Production by Mouse Neutrophil Precursor Cells. J Immunol, 195(1), 36-40. (Read full article)