Emily Beck
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 58 reviews )

Emily Beck, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

Medical Intensive Care Unit
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
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  • Dr. Beck treats patients with advanced lung disease, specializing in pulmonary vascular disease, and cares for critically ill patients in the medical intensive care unit. She also cares for veterans in the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System where she has interests in improving care processes for management of incidental lung nodules and lung cancer screening. Dr. Beck has a passion for teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and pulmonary fellows in the clinic, on the wards, and through formal didactic sessions and simulation training.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 58 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    October 30, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Emily Beck is so thoughtful and caring and willing to answer questions.

    October 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I loved her. She was very good to explain everything to me. I didn't feel like a number. I felt like she was interested in me

    October 06, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Emily Beck is an outstanding pulmonologist who cares a great about her patients. She has a depth of knowledge that is evident in her treatment plans and how she explains things about your condition and treatment options. I highly recommend Dr. Beck.

    October 01, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very pleased with Dr Beck. She very knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, and kind.

    August 21, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Beck is caring and warm. She takes her time, remembers you and listens without interrupting you. I have nothing but good things to say.

    July 19, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Doctor Emily Beck is one of the very best doctors I have encountered in my already long life. And I am confident that she will do everything necessary, even outside of her field of expertise, to make that the longest life possible, with the greatest quality of living possible. If stranded on a desert Island, she is one of two doctors I would want with me. The other is Anna Ibell. Dr. Beck cares for your as a whole person and endeavors to make life the very best it can be for you. She has discovered problems that others have missed and lauded those other doctors who have also done such a good job saving my life. Thank you are words not sufficient to recognize her excellence and care.

    May 31, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Listens and explains well. Encourages to participate in care and decisions.

    April 23, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Beck was ill but knowing we came from Idaho, she called the exam room so we could converse.

    April 12, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Beck is wonderful. I am so thankful for her care and kindness. She is so knowledgeable, listened, and explained everything in a clear manner. I can't recommend her enough.

  • Dr. Beck treats patients with advanced lung disease, specializing in pulmonary vascular disease, and cares for critically ill patients in the medical intensive care unit. She also cares for veterans in the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System where she has interests in improving care processes for management of incidental lung nodules and lung cancer screening. Dr. Beck has a passion for teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and pulmonary fellows in the clinic, on the wards, and through formal didactic sessions and simulation training.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Pulmonary - University of Utah Research Fellow
    Fellowship Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Chief Resident Internal Medicine - University of California, Davis Health Chief Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of California, Davis Health Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Washington School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Mathematics and Exercise Science - Albertson College of Idaho B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. ONeill E, Lu DY, Ramakrishna S, Ingram D, Kogelschatz B, Ryan JJ, Mayeux J, Ma C, Klanderud D, Beck E, Dranow E, Hatton N, Clapham K (2025). Methamphetamine-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Is Associated With Worse Right Ventricular Function Than Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Matched Study. Echocardiography, 42(5), e70180. (Read full publication)
    2. Bowles A, Miotke L, York A, Wrzos K, Beck E (2024). Improving Lung Cancer Screening Program Enrollment at a Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center: A Resident-led Quality Initiative. Am J Med Qual, 39(5), 256-257. (Read full publication)
    3. Callahan SJ, Beck E, Blagev D, Harris D, Lanspa M, Brown S, Reilly CA, Paine Iii R, Warren KJ (2024). Vitamin E Acetate is Associated with Select Proinflammatory Cytokines: An Analysis of a 2020-2022 Cohort of EVALI Patients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 209(11), 1404-1407. (Read full publication)
    4. Warren KJ, Beck EM, Callahan SJ, Helms MN, Middleton E, Maddock S, Carr JR, Harris D, Blagev DP, Lanspa MJ, Brown SM, Paine R 3rd (2023). Alveolar macrophages from EVALI patients and e-cigarette users: a story of shifting phenotype. Respir Res, 24(1), 162. (Read full publication)
    5. Nguyen LP, Beck E, Cayetano K, Li CS, Hardin K (2017). Differential Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients With and Without COPD: ROLE OF GENDER. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev, 37(5), 350-355. (Read full publication)