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Emily Beck
( out of 58 reviews )

Emily Beck, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106

University of Utah Hospital

Medical Intensive Care Unit
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

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

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

Patient Rating

5.0 /5
( out of 58 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.


2025-12-30
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is one Dr who really cares about her patients and staff but

2025-12-09
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very engaged and interested in arriving at the correct diagnosis.

2025-11-18
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Listens and is willing to form a plan.

2025-10-30
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2025-10-13
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

2025-10-06
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

2025-10-01
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2025-08-21
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

2025-07-19
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

2025-05-31
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2025-04-23
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2025-04-12
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

2025-03-15
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very knowledgeable and very down to earth

2025-03-01
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Emily Beck is a great doctor. Anyone that needs a lung doctor could not go wrong with her.

2025-02-03
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Just wanna say thank you

2025-01-19
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Explains well. Understands patients needs and concerns.

2025-01-14
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is extremely caring, intelligent. I have never had better care.

2025-01-08
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Beck is caring and knowledgeable. I feel like I am in good hands

2024-10-29
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is a great doctor. She always answers my question.

2024-10-23
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is very knowledgeable, kind, with a very friendly demeanor. She explains things in a very easy to understand way. Honored and fortunate to have her as my pulmonologist!

2024-10-20
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Genuinely interested in my health very supportive of my interests overall the finest doctor I have had the pleasure of working with has made profound impact on my health

2024-10-18
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck was very thorough, very knowledgeable, explained everything, listened and took the time to try and figure out my symptoms.

2024-10-17
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is great! She is caring and will take the time needed to help you understand what is going on and to listen to concerns you might have. She is also very good at explaining why she orders the tests she does and how they might help determine what is going on with you.

2024-09-27
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Beck is a doctor who walks along side her patients and sees that they have the best journey possible.

2024-07-18
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck gives her full attention the minute she walks in the room. I so appreciate that, so many times the doctors I've seen have seemed so preoccupied. I know she is incredibly busy, yet she still makes me feel like the most important thing.

2024-07-02
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Beck is extremely invested in the best outcome for me. She is through and explains things well. The

2024-06-22
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2024-06-04
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2024-05-07
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2024-04-26
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.

2024-04-23
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Top notch very good Doctor and very helpful

2024-03-06
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2024-01-31
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2023-12-29
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

2023-12-29
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Thourough pro active, and informative

2023-11-05
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very pleased with her preparedness, attentiveness and quick follow up care

2023-11-04
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was great, spent a good deal of time discussing options, etc.

2023-11-01
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is Great!! Compassionate -very smart & listened to to what I had to say-she was to the point & makes you feel everything is going to be OK -we disagreed on some things & im sure if I did everything she recommended my life would be better - a person that I blessed to have as a Doctor

2023-10-18
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

No Liz I am feeling better and I can say is I will miss this doctor greatly. She is one of your best. Well, I have been with the University Of Utah. I have had very good care. Also, my primary physician is very good and one of the best day alarm. Thank you so much to all of them.

2023-10-04
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Thank you Doctor Beck for your expert care and understanding.

2023-07-16
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Emily Beck is the Best Dr I have ever seen. She really cares about you as a patient and does not hurry you to get to her next patien. She takes the time to determine your medical condition, then does testing to determine the best treatment option. She is Awsome!

2023-07-14
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Im just starting with Dr. Beck but I have a lot of confidence in her.

2023-07-12
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was very good, explained and went over everything. Didnt just give you that ok well everything was good

2023-05-23
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very professional and compassionate. Answered all of my questions and made suggestions for treatment of my chronic cough without medications. Was very thorough, I did not feel rushed. Would highly recommend her, I will be going back for a follow up in September. I live in Montana with a 6 hour drive, totally worth it!!!

2023-05-11
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

One of the best Drs I've seen. Through and caring.

2023-03-28
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Please read my opening notes about my excellent experience with Dr. Beck.

2023-03-25
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She took the time to fully explain what was going on. I also appreciated that she personally called the next day to check on me and the info she gave.

2023-03-18
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Good explanation. I told her of my nursing background. Made the conversation and decisions easier.

2023-03-07
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I dont know enough words to adequately describe the care I have received from Dr. Beck. She is very knowledgeable and skilled in her specialty. She truly cares about each and every patient.

2023-03-04
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is wonderful and knowledgeable

2023-02-28
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Beck was caring, listened and gave good advice

2023-02-14
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Emily Beck, is a caring and knowledgeable Doctor. She is awesome!

2023-02-11
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is very knowledgeable, professional and kind. She cares about her patients in depth and does not give up on you. Very happy I found Dr. Beck.

2022-12-14
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I always love visiting Emily beck.

2022-10-12
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Beck truly listens and shows her care for my father. He enjoys coming to visit her and feels he is in the best care possible. She also listens to the family about our concerns and questions.

2022-10-08
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Overall visit left more questions than answers, and of course 'need more tests'

2022-10-06
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Be k was very attentive and personable. It is a pleasure to have her as my pulmonary doctor

2022-04-29
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is very concerned and caring

2022-03-13
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is great at communicating about the issues at hand. She explains things very well, listens and is genuinely concerned in my well being.

2022-01-29
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

As always very professional, personable, and knowledgeable

2022-01-24
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

The most informative visit I have ever had

2022-01-11
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Beck was outstanding in the way she explained the science, applied the explanation to the results set out the game plan, answered any questions, and made sure I wasn't too overwhelmed, knowing I was, offering contact whenever I the patient felt the need. She was very calming and made me feel Iwas in control,taking as much time as I needed and being in control of the plan going forward

2021-11-26
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Emily Beck is by and far the biggest blessing to come into our lives during this journey. We have been so pleased with the UofU team and Dr Beck is the very best. Her professionalism coupled with her personable manner is so hard to find.

2021-10-28
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Beck was amazing. She was very thorough.

2021-09-11
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I hope I don't need her care again but if I do I know I'm in good hands.

2021-09-08
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is great. She explains things clearly and answers all of my questions.

2021-06-25
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Beck is an extremely competent clinician who's depth of knowledge and care for her patients is extraordinary

2021-05-15
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is impressive. She is thorough, explains things well and honest: all the testing may be helpful or not.

2021-04-22
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

i never met Dr. Beck before, but instantly liked the way she asked and answered any and all questions, I will return to her for my medical needs about my condition.

2021-04-19
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Emily Beck is my doctor. She very good, kind and helpful person. I am happy that she is my doctor.

2021-03-14
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Emily Beck is well infirmed, researches your history prior to arrival, looks outside of the box and is very caring.

2020-12-12
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

good

2020-11-24
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is very good about explaining things and answering questions.

2020-10-21
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I already have referred a friend of mine to Dr Beck...

2020-10-16
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beck is the most informed Dr. regarding my condition that I have ever had.

2020-08-06
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

awesome team

2020-06-19
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I have not had a Doctor be so well versed in my medical history before. Incredibly impressed with Dr. Beck. She obviously went over my charts in depth before my appointment. Having her be so well prepared made the visit easier and more efficient. No wasted time.


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.

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

Education history

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

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Wuren T, Huecksteadt T, Beck E, Warren K, Hoidal J, Ostrand-Rosenberg S, Sanders (2021). The receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) decreases survival of tumor-bearing mice by enhancing the generation of lung metastasis-associated myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Cellular immunology, 365, 104379.
  2. Sanders KA, Delker DA, Huecksteadt T, Beck E, Wuren T, Chen Y, Zhang Y, Hazel MW, Hoidal J (2019). RAGE is a Critical Mediator of Pulmonary Oxidative Stress, Alveolar Macrophage Activation and Emphysema in Response to Cigarette Smoke. Scientific reports, 9(1), 231.
  3. Ingram D, Alamri AK, Penn BA, Mayeux JD, Ma CL, Clapham KR, Abraham AE, Klanderud D, Sadeh B, Beck EM, Hatton ND, Ryan J (2022). Characteristics of Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in a Pulmonary Hypertension Association-Accredited Comprehensive Care Center: A Contrast in Features When Compared With US National Registry Data. Cureus, 14(11), e31764.
  4. Callahan SJ, Beck E, Blagev D, Harris D, Lanspa M, Brown S, Reilly CA, Paine Iii R, Warren K (2024). Vitamin E Acetate is Associated with Select Proinflammatory Cytokines: An Analysis of a 2020-2022 Cohort of EVALI Patients. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 209(11), 1404-1407.
  5. Warren KJ, Beck EM, Callahan SJ, Helms MN, Middleton E, Maddock S, Carr JR, Harris D, Blagev DP, Lanspa MJ, Brown SM, Paine R 3r (2023). Alveolar macrophages from EVALI patients and e-cigarette users: a story of shifting phenotype. Respiratory research, 24(1), 162.
  6. O'Neill E, Lu DY, Ramakrishna S, Ingram D, Kogelschatz B, Ryan JJ, Mayeux J, Ma C, Klanderud D, Beck E, Dranow E, Hatton N, Clapham (2025). Methamphetamine-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Is Associated With Worse Right Ventricular Function Than Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Matched Study. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.), 42(5), e70180.
  7. Bowles A, Miotke L, York A, Wrzos K, Beck (2024). Improving Lung Cancer Screening Program Enrollment at a Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center: A Resident-led Quality Initiative. American journal of medical quality, 39(5), 256-257.
  8. Nguyen LP, Beck E, Cayetano K, Li CS, Hardin (2017). Differential Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients With and Without COPD: ROLE OF GENDER. Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention, 37(5), 350-355.

Review

  1. Mayeux JD, Pan IZ, Dechand J, Jacobs JA, Jones TL, McKellar SH, Beck E, Hatton ND, Ryan J (2021). Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Current cardiovascular risk reports, 15(1), 2.
  2. Tsarova K, Morgan AE, Melendres-Groves L, Ibrahim MM, Ma CL, Pan IZ, Hatton ND, Beck EM, Ferrel MN, Selzman CH, Ingram D, Alamri AK, Ratcliffe MB, Wilson BD, Ryan J (2022). Imaging in Pulmonary Vascular Disease-Understanding Right Ventricle-Pulmonary Artery Coupling. Comprehensive Physiology, 12(4), 3705-3730.

Case Report

  1. Liu BM, Beck EM, Fisher M (2021). The Brief Case: ventilator-associated Corynebacterium accolens pneumonia in a patient with respiratory failure due to COVID-19. Journal of clinical microbiology, 59(9),

Editorial

  1. Beck EM, Hatton ND, Ryan J (2019). Novel techniques for advancing our understanding of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The European respiratory journal, 53(5),