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Elise S. Burger
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 371 reviews )

Elise S. Burger, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
243 East 6100 South
Murray , UT 84107

U of U Health Elko Specialty Clinic

Dermatology Outreach Clinic
247 Bluffs Ave
Elko , NV 89801

University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Dermatology Clinic
500 S Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City , UT 84148
  • 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

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 371 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.

    December 17, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Overall, she was great and really personable to chat with. I thought she provided some really nice nuanced details about risk of hair loss and discomfort from healing as it relates to removing some cysts on particular areas.

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

    Anyone would be extremely fortunate to have Dr. Burger as their physician.

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

    Dr. Burger was excellent.

    November 22, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Burger is the BEST...I am so happy I chose her to be my dermatologist...She is very professional but so sweet, funny and caring...She took a stressful event for me and turned it into a wonderful experience...I will recommend her to everyone I know...Thanks guys...

    November 21, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Burger is an excellent physician.

    November 21, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is thorough and professional.

    November 15, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I would recommend Dr. Burger to others. As a patient, I felt she was sensitive and thoughtful about my condition and how to best treat it. I left my appointment feeling extremely satisfied with the care I received.

    November 14, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Highly recommend! Very caring, took the time to explain my concerns, was not rushed, made me feel comfortable & relaxed.

    November 05, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Feel very confident Dr. Burger will provide excellent care

  • 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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)

    Review

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