Jacob Fetzer
( out of 115 reviews )

Jacob Fetzer, PA-C

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Heart Failure Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-585-5122

University of Utah Hospital

Heart Transplant Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-585-5122

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-585-5122

  • Jake Fetzer PA-C, MPAS is a board certified Physician Assistant working primarily with heart failure and transplant patients at the University of Utah Medical Center. In addition to managing complications related to heart failure, he is involved in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of other cardiac pathologies.

    He has enjoyed living in Utah the majority of his life. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah, graduating summa cum laude. Thereafter, he completed his medical training through the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program. Prior to graduate training, Jake worked for over 6 years in pathology.

    Jake has also been involved in multiple research endeavors, including hormone receptor analysis in the setting of breast cancer. He later presented findings of his research at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December 2009. He is excited to be part of the University of Utah’s Department of Cardiology, which has a long history of contributing crucial research that has helped shape the current management approach of many cardiovascular conditions, especially heart failure and transplant.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 115 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.

    February 28, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Great doctor!

    December 30, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Easy to talk to.

    December 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Fetzer gives me great confidence in dealing with my heart failure diagnosis. He is sincere and genuine in my perception.

    November 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent at listening and explaining

    November 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    well able to respond

    October 30, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I'm very happy to be taking care by Jacob he has made me feel better about myself and that's why I have respect and admiration for him

    September 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    he's a great doctor in my opinion!

    April 23, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is great! He listens and takes such a personal interest in your health.

    March 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is A Fantastic Dr. He's Always there to Listen to your Needs and Concerns.

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  • Jake Fetzer PA-C, MPAS is a board certified Physician Assistant working primarily with heart failure and transplant patients at the University of Utah Medical Center. In addition to managing complications related to heart failure, he is involved in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of other cardiac pathologies.

    He has enjoyed living in Utah the majority of his life. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah, graduating summa cum laude. Thereafter, he completed his medical training through the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program. Prior to graduate training, Jake worked for over 6 years in pathology.

    Jake has also been involved in multiple research endeavors, including hormone receptor analysis in the setting of breast cancer. He later presented findings of his research at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December 2009. He is excited to be part of the University of Utah’s Department of Cardiology, which has a long history of contributing crucial research that has helped shape the current management approach of many cardiovascular conditions, especially heart failure and transplant.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Advanced Practice Clinician
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine

    Education history

    Graduate Training Physician Assistant Studies - University of Utah M.P.A.
    Undergraduate Behavioral Science and Health - University of Utah B.S.