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Emily Beck
( out of 35 reviews )

Emily Beck, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Medical Intensive Care Unit
Salt Lake City
801-581-2121
  • 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 simulation training and formal didactic sessions. Research interests include behavior of alveolar macrophages in smoking-related lung diseases.

    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

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 35 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.

    June 22, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Very nice made me feel very comfortable and was very straight forward

    June 04, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is a terrific doctor who listens, explains everything and has a sense of humor.

    May 07, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Beck is extremely knowledgeable and listens carefully. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

    April 26, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is the best. Kind, smart and has a plan. I¿m so grateful I got to see her and meet her.

    April 23, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Top notch very good Doctor and very helpful

    March 06, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I feel blessed to be under Dr Beck's comprehensive, knowledgeable, compassionate care!

    January 31, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Respected my concerns and we both made choices related to my care. Good understanding.

    December 29, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Beck is knowledgeable and great about explaining things and answering questions.

    December 29, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Thourough pro active, and informative

  • 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 simulation training and formal didactic sessions. Research interests include behavior of alveolar macrophages in smoking-related lung diseases.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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. (Read full article)
    2. 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 article)