Specialties
- PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
- Transgender Health
- LGBTQ
- Family Medicine
Board Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Sullivan as compassionate, attentive, and highly knowledgeable, noting that she takes the time to listen and explain care options clearly. Reviewers highlight her thoroughness, strong communication (including timely MyChart responses), and collaborative approach to decision-making that builds trust. Overall feedback emphasizes her clinical skill and reassuring bedside manner, leaving patients feeling well cared for.
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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.
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Education history
| Residency | Family Medicine - University of Utah | Resident |
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| Graduate Training | Pathology - University of Chicago | M.S. |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Chicago | M.D. |
| Graduate Training | Microbiology - University of Hawaii | M.S. |
| Other Training | Study Abroad at the Université Paris-Sorbonne - Stony Brook University | |
| Undergraduate | French - University of California, Santa Barbara | B.A. |
| Undergraduate | Microbiology - University of California, Santa Barbara | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Misakian AL, Ariel D, Sullivan EA, Singh G, Loeb D, Strickland T, Iwamoto SJ, Rothman MS, Botzheim B, Liang JW, Kelley C, Hamnvik OR (2025). Injectable Estradiol Monotherapy Effectively Suppresses Testosterone in Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy. Endocr Pract, 31(11), 1462-1469.
- Miro, EW, Rizzone, K, Fordm K, Ho, T, Sullivan, EA, Mark, B, Teramoto, M, Cushman, DM (2025). Testosterone levels among transgender women on gender-affirming hormone therapy. Cureus, 17(5), e83365.
- Misakian, AL, Kelley, CE, Sullivan, EA, Chang, JJ, Singh, G, Kokosa, S, Avila, J, Cooper, H, Liang, JW, Botzheim, B, Quint, M, Jeevananthan, A, Chi, E, Harmer, M, Hiatt, L, Kowalewski, M, Steinberg, B, Tausinga, T, Tanner, H, Ho, TH, Mark, B, Zenger, B, Hu, S, Gebregzabheir, A, Penny, JM, Loeb, DF, Strickland, T, Iwamoto, SJ, Rothman, MS, Hamnvik, OP, Danit, A (2025). Injectable Estradiol Use in Adult Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals throughout the U.S.: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab.
- Sullivan EA, Jordanova K, Curtin AD, Frame KA, Hall S, Kiraly B, Taylor E, Stoesser K (2024). Expanding Access to Contraceptive Services in a Family Medicine Residency Clinic: The Rapid Access to Contraception Clinic Model. Fam Med, 56(7), 442-446.
- Ho TF, Zenger B, Mark B, Hiatt L, Sullivan E, Steinberg BA, Lyons A, Spivak AM, Agarwal C, Adelman M, Hotaling J, Kiraly B, Talboys S (2024). Characteristics of a transgender and gender-diverse patient population in Utah: Use of electronic health records to advance clinical and health equity research. PLoS One, 19(5), e0302895.
- Sullivan, EA, Stryker, SD, Blaszczak, J, Spielvogel, R, Ho, T, Kiraly, B, MacVane, L, Nixon, R, Sabb, D, Venkatesan, A, Rodriguez, J (2024). Transgender Care Is Family Medicine: A Call to Action. Fam Med, 56(4), 229-233.
- Locke AB, Fortenberry KT, Sullivan E, Ose D, Tingey B, Qeadan F, Henson A, Van Hala S (2020). Use of a Feedback Survey as a Part of a Wellness Champions Program to Improve Academic Faculty Satisfaction and Burnout: Implications for Burnout in Academic Health Centers. . Glob Adv Health Med, 9.
- Weber CR, Raleigh DR, Su L, Shen L, Sullivan EA, Wang Y, Turner JR (2010). Epithelial myosin light chain kinase activation induces mucosal interleukin-13 expression to alter tight junction ion selectivity. J Biol Chem, 285(16), 12037-46.
- Su L, Shen L, Clayburgh DR, Nalle SC, Sullivan EA, Meddings JB, Abraham C, Turner JR (2009). Targeted epithelial tight junction dysfunction causes immune activation and contributes to development of experimental colitis. Gastroenterology, 136(2), 551-63.
Abstract
- Geher, SWR, Spivak, A, Sullivan, E, Ho, T (2025). Trends in Transgender Sexual Health: New Findings from Syphilis Cases. [Abstract]. 12.
News & Podcasts
News
- Clínica de Acceso Rápido a la Anticoncepción disponible para los pacientes de University of Utah Health
- Rapid Access Contraception Clinic Available to University of Utah Health Patients
- From White Coat to White House: University of Utah Health Doctor Joins Prestigious Fellowship Program
- Clínica de Acceso Rápido a la Anticoncepción disponible para los pacientes de University of Utah Health
- Rapid Access Contraception Clinic Available to University of Utah Health Patients
- From White Coat to White House: University of Utah Health Doctor Joins Prestigious Fellowship Program
So lucky to have Dr Sullivan as my PCP
Dr. Sullivan is the best Doctor that I've ever had. She cares about her patients, and is very thorough.
Dr. Sullivan has been my PCP for seven years now. She always takes the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and make the best decisions for my care.
I appreciate the care and concern Erika has provided to help about my health.
She is awesome
Can't recommend Dr Sullivan enough! Super relatable and compassionate.
Dr Sullivan is an awesome!
I'm always curious about these ratings. I didn't have a meaningful conversation with her. I spent little time with Sullivan, she affirmed Chieng.
She is the best doctor I've ever had
Dr. Erika Sullivan is great.
Extremely caring and knowledgeable .
She is an informed great doctor who really cares about her patients. She answers all your questions, even if it is about an online ad for a product for one of your conditions. She will look it up, and tell you if it is really effective or not, and worth the price. She is one of the best doctors I have ever met!
Great Doctor she's wonderful.
Dr. Sullivan is an incredible doctor. I work in the healthcare field and know hundreds of providers - she is the best by a mile. So caring, so thorough and so incredibly smart. I am lucky to have her as my doctor - she has literally saved my life.
Dr Sullivan is a fantastic doctor. She demostrates genuine caring for her patient. She takes the time to learn about her patients helping them make informed decisions. Dr Sullivan continues to learn making her a better doctor.
Excellent care provider!
Excellent care from an excellent practitioner- listens and answers my questions and concerns. Additionally, Dr Sullivan is fairly quick to respond via MyChart if I send a question/comment.
Many times she has intervened in my treatment to assure that the plan was implemented as prescribed.
Dr.Sullivan was kind and helpful! Although I spoke with her for a short time, she made sure that everything i needed from my visit was explained and cared for.
Dr. Erika Sullivan is a very knowledgeable and soothing, person who listens very carefully to your needs.
I had a very good experience with Erika Sullivan. She listened carefully to all my concerns and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. She is friendly, respectful, caring, professional, and an excellent communicator.
Dr Sullivan is Amazing Very knowledgeable and Competent and Compassionate as I'm now 3&1/2 yrs HRT and my life is incredible in a way I never thought possible before treatment has brought balance harmony and joy I will be forever grateful to Dr Sullivan and team and the U of U clinic for this precious gift
Dr. Sullivan is the best!
In a word, Doctor Sullivan is a stellar physician.
Dr. Sullivan is a caring, intelligent, caring and genuine physician. We trust her totally in her decisions and advice. We are so grateful that she has been my girls¿ health care provider all these years.
Dr. Sullivan is simply the best!
Dr. Sullivan is an exceptional physician. She is very thorough, very knowledgeable and she cares a great deal.
Dr. Sullivan is amazing! I truly believe I wouldn't be as healthy as I am without Dr. Sullivan! She is brilliant!
I can't think of a way in which Dr.Sullivan could be a better doctor. She's smart, sensitive, compassionate, informed, and helpful. There's no way in which I would like better care.
Truly outstanding physician. Never feel rushed and has great bedside manner.
Amazing
Dr. Sullivan is my primary physician for more than ten years. I am in good health because of her excellent medical knowledge, and her careful attention to all my needs.
She is cheerful and positive when she sees me.
Dr. Sullivan is a superb physician in knowledge, understanding and demeanor.
I have been seeing dr sullivan for 3 1/2 years. She is the best. She explains everything where you understand.
She is the best Doctor that I have ever had. Very compassionate.
Erika Sullivan is the best!
Thank you for taking care of me through all my battles
Dr. Sullivan was great!!
Great provider. Listens to my needs and responds in ways that I understand. Positive attitude and a positive experience every time I need to see her for my medical care. Thank you, Dr Sullivan!
Excellent
I wish everybody had as good a doctor as Dr. Sullivan asked! Her and her staff are just incredible!
She is always pleasant and professional
Exceptionally professional, respectful and caring.
Great physician'knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous.
Dr.Sullivan is simply an outstanding doctor all around.
We went over options. She was clear and open to my questions. I feel we came to a decision in an informed, collaborative manner.
Dr. Sullivan has been my PCP for years now. She always listens carefully to my concerns, and she answers my questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. Instead of just giving her recommendation and leaving it at that, she really goes the extra mile to ensure I understand my options before making decisions. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and competent. I absolutely trust her with my health.
Dr. Sullivan is superb.
Dr Sullivan is such a great doctor, as well as an outstanding human being!! I have needed more care than usual recently and she was right there to help me get thru my issues. She followed thru on everything and I feel very well cared for! I am so happy she is my primary care doctor!!
The work Dr Sullivan does and provides inspires me and is so so important. She is an amazing dr and human.
Dr Sullivan is truly phenomenal. I trust her to guide me in my health care. She has excellent knowledge & practice, is compassionate, aware, and simply a stellar provider. I feel like I'm getting the best care possible when I see her.
Dr. Sullivan is sometimes hard to get an appointment with but she is thorough, approachable, and understandable.
Dr. Erika A. Sullivan is a super star. She is able to take all the time that is necessary to get to understand each of my concerns. She fills me with confidence and has medical data to back every conversation. She is the type of doctor everyone would hope to have.
She is very understanding, and treats me with curtesy. Easy to talk with and makes me feel comfortable.
Have been seeing Dr. Sullivan for many years,she takes great carein keeping u to date with patients and visits.Takes the time needed to listen,and treat.
She is a fantastic caregiver. My only beef is it can be difficult to schedule appointments with her because she is very busy.
Dr. Sullivan is an excellent caregiver in both substance and manner.
Dr Sullivan is amazing!
The Doctor was friendly and very competent. She answered questions and provided very useful explanations. The doctor also volunteered additional information from relevant research that was insightful and helpful. She also has a good sense of humor and cares about my health and well-being. She gave me some useful ideas about taking some of my medications and about avoiding falling. I appreciate these things very much.
Dr. Sullivan always treats me with compassion, cares about what is best for me, and makes sure that my needs are met.
The best, the best the very best of doctors! Awesome she takes such good care of me and my needs and is so helpful, loving and kind!