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Elise S. Burger
( out of 326 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
  • Dr. Elise Burger is a board-certified dermatologist with a passion for providing high-quality, patient-centered care in both urban and rural communities. She completed her MD and PhD at UT Southwestern Medical Center, followed by dermatology residency at the University of California, San Diego. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Utah. Her clinical interests include acne and the management of chronic, non-healing wounds.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 326 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.

    June 30, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Burger is very kind, knowledgable and professional. She explained every thing in terms I could understand and get on board with

    June 29, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Burger is kind, sensitive to your needs and extremely knowledgeable and professional. She listens and includes you in the decision making process, explains everything and goes to work.

    June 29, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    It's a pleasure to receive care from Dr. Burger. She is always kind, listens with interest to my comments, and generally makes me feel valued. She's thorough, knowledgeable, and supportive.She makes her patients feel like part of the "family"!

    June 29, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Burger was a very pleasant and professional young lady.

    June 29, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Burger is a very good listener.

    June 28, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I appreciate Dr. Burger's professionalism, positive bedside manner, and her quick removal of the skin tags and moles that I've disliked and found painful, all without making me feel self-conscious or undermining my decisions. Also discussing after-care and follow-up. I will choose to see her again when needed!

    June 11, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Burger had great recommendations for me and provided me with a clear plan of how to treat my skin condition. This was a same day urgent appointment, but I liked her so much that I am going to plan to see her as my primary dermatologist going forward.

    May 25, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Amazing, wonderful, caring, smart and professional

    May 21, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Burger is very knowledgeable and answered my questions thoroughly.

  • Dr. Elise Burger is a board-certified dermatologist with a passion for providing high-quality, patient-centered care in both urban and rural communities. She completed her MD and PhD at UT Southwestern Medical Center, followed by dermatology residency at the University of California, San Diego. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Utah. Her clinical interests include acne and the management of chronic, non-healing wounds.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    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
    Residency Dermatology - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center Transitional Internship
    Graduate Training Immunology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Ph.D.
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center M.D.
    Undergraduate 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. 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)
    3. 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)
    4. 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)
    5. 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)
    6. 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)
    7. 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)

    Review

    1. Burger E, Gallo RL (2022). Host-microbiome interactions in the holobiome of atopic dermatitis. [Review]. J Allergy Clin Immunol. (Read full article)