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Jennifer J. Trauscht-Van Horn
( out of 66 reviews )

Jennifer J. Trauscht-Van Horn, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Madsen Health Center

Madsen Women's Health Center
555 Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

University of Utah Hospital

Women's Health, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Dr. Jennifer Trauscht-Van Horn is committed to providing excellent care and her active role in various professional capacities highlights her dedication to advancing women’s health. As a distinguished women’s health provider in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr Van Horn specializes in obstetrics, contraception, and infectious diseases, with a particular focus on HIV.

She is currently accepting new obstetric patients. Her practice is closed to new gynecology patients. Please call to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Dr. Van Horn attended Amherst College, earning her Bachelor of Arts in English and Music. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Utah. Her extensive training includes an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Vermont Department of Medicine.

Throughout her career, Dr. Van Horn has held multiple leadership positions. Dr. Van Horn is currently the Medical Director of both Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Mdsen’s Women’s Health Clinic. She has been a member of the University of Utah Healthcare ethics committee, served on the board of the University of Utah Medical Group, and is the obstetrics and gynecology ambulatory Chief Value Officer.

She served as Medical Director of Planned Parenthood of Utah for 20 years and is the clinical supervisor for the Salt Lake City Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Patient Rating

Patients consistently praise Dr. VanHorn for compassionate, attentive, and thorough care, noting she listens, remembers personal details, and explains things clearly which reduces anxiety, especially in high‑risk pregnancies. Reviewers also cite strong follow-up (phone calls and MyChart messages) and a warm, personable bedside manner that makes them feel well cared for. Several comments express frustration with accessibility—frequent use of nurse practitioners, long waits, and brief or rushed MD interactions—leading some patients to feel they must request to see the doctor.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 66 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.


Apr 10, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

So grateful to be seeing Dr. Van Horn. She is kind and thoughtful in every aspect of my care. I've needed to see additional specialists due to unforeseen circumstances and she has been very communicative with me and the team. Would recommend her to anyone!

Mar 29, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Doctor Jennifer is the best and very patient with her patient.

Aug 28, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Fantastic provider, has been for years! Very caring and sympathetic to my concerns.

Aug 27, 2025
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr Trauscht-Van Horn is positive and upbeat, she is thorough and cares about her patients. She has a lot of experience and takes time to address my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr Trauscht- Van Horn.

Jun 27, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Relaxed and attentive doctor and nurses. Love it here for my first pregnancy!

Apr 18, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Trauscht-Van Horn gives excellency in care, technique, knowledge and kindness in which she takes care of me. Thank you!

Apr 17, 2025
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Van Horn is fabulous. Feel lucky if you are able to become one of her patients. She is friendly, knowledgeable, caring and always positive and helpful. She is on your side.

Apr 17, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Great doctor and team; felt comfortable and at ease

Apr 16, 2025
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Vanhorn is very knowledgeable, kind, profession and I can't imagine seeing anyone else for my annual exams. She has been with me through a couple of decades of care and has consistently always been available to me for my women's health concerns.

Mar 31, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. VanHorn is the best!! She has seen me safely and happily through the birth of my 3 boys. Thanks for all your hard work Dr. VanHorn!!

Mar 29, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I would highly recommend Dr. Trauscht-Van Horn. She is a very caring doctor and her and her team take great care of their patients. She is a very experienced OB-GYN and very knowledgeable. She has provided my prenatal care for both of my pregnancies and I'm so grateful to have her as my doctor.

Mar 13, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Vanhorn is very friendly and attentive during her appointments. She makes me feel comfortable during my visits and helped me set up my all appointments in advance so I don't have to worry about it. She's great, I would recommend her.

Feb 27, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Trauscht-Van Horn is fabulous and I feel very privileged to have her as one of my providers.

Feb 26, 2025
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Van Horn is an amazing caregiver. She takes her time to be sure any issues or concerns are addressed and also is very informative when reviewing plan of care. Very thankful to be under her care especially having a high risk pregnancy my first time.

Jan 14, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Van Horn is the best. She listens and takes my concerns seriously. She is excellent at explaining everything to me. I am so lucky to be her patient.

Jan 14, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Relaxed, pleasant, very knowledgeable and experienced, open and responsive, provides the best of care.

Dec 02, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Outstanding physician and person. Cares and listens intently.

Sep 10, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is the best OBGY doctor. I am so glad to have for my doctor.

Sep 03, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr vanhorn is the kindest doctor. She is talented and professional and has been an asset to the U for the 20 years I have been coming here. I love her very much.

Jun 30, 2024
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Van Horn is and always has been the most patient and kind doctor! I love her positive attitude and her friendly and calm approach to patient care.

Jun 29, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is professional and explained things patiently in a way that is understandable

Jun 21, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I have been seeing Jennifer for a number of years. She is attentive, thorough and is "just the best!" Her care & professionalism are unequaled! I call her Jennifer because she is - not only my doctor, but my friend.

Jun 15, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. VanHorn is the best!!!

May 30, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Trauscht-Van Horn is the best. I am very lucky to have her as my provider.

May 26, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I love having Dr. Van Horn as my doctor. She gives the information needed to help make the best choice for me.

Feb 15, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. VanHorn has always been patient and knowledgeable. She spent time on answering my questions as well as making my visit stress-free.

Jan 21, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I am so happy to have Dr. Trauscht-VanHorn as my OB! She is always friendly, explains information well, and I feel I receive very good care from her.

Dec 20, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Wonderful physician with great bedside manners. Ensured quality of care. Listened to all my concerns and questions. I am very glad I chose Dr. Van Horn as my OBGYN.

Dec 07, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She's been the best doctor for the past 20+ years and recommend her to everyone.

Nov 09, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

She is kind, thoughtful, and caring.

Oct 27, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I've been seeing Dr. Van Horn for 20 years. THE BEST DR. EVER!!!

Oct 25, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Always appreciate the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of Dr Van Horn

Oct 12, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. VanHorn has been very patient and attentive with me and my partner through out our visits. She has provided a very comfortable environment during our visits and answered any kind of questions we have had as first time parents.

Jul 19, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr Van Horn is great! Navigating scheduling appointments is challenging though!

Jul 09, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Jennie is an amazing health care provider. She is genuine and you can tell that she cares about you as a patient. She took the time to discuss my health care decisions with me in detail and I never felt rushed. She went the extra mile to ensure that I had all the information I needed to make an informed decision that was right for me. I'm grateful to have her as part of my health care team.

May 27, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

This was my first visit with Dr. Van Horn and I was very impressed by her concern and understanding. I was treated with respect and felt comfortable. She listened. She addressed all of my concerns. She seems very professional, very smart. I felt that I was in very good hands.

May 25, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

The care Dr Trauscht-Van Horn and her team provides is absolutely outstanding! 100/10 would recommend!

May 25, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is always outstanding!

May 13, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

To repeat what I said before, Jennie has been my physician for over 20 years. She delivers compassionate, patient-centered care. I trust her completely. She is the best physician Ive had. She is thorough, skilled, kind, and non-judgmental. I never feel rushed, she answers all my questions, and she calls me in person to discuss health concerns. Shes the bestI adore her!

May 11, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

She was very sweet, excellent bedside manner. She explained everything in details. Im glad shes my obgyn

May 04, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

She has been my doctor for 20+ years now and continues to deliver quality, compassionate care. Thank you!

Mar 30, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She was super nice and welcoming. I had my other kids in the room as well and she was sweet to them and made me feel very welcomed.

Mar 11, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I received great care.

Mar 09, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Van Horn is a great doctor! Very friendly, caring, and easy to talk to!

Mar 08, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

I don't know what I am doing (expecting first baby) and I appreciate that Jenny does! She is incredibly thoughtful and patient with my questions and is very supportive.

Mar 08, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Stellar physician - need to clone her

Mar 08, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr Van Horne is a warm, kind, understanding doc who listens carefully! Thank You!!!

Feb 01, 2023
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Van Horn has helped me for years to manage gynecological issues from the complicated and stressful issues to the average and awkward issues. She and her staff have always responded to questions quickly and made getting in for check up easy and comfortable. She is knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

Jan 29, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Van Horn is a great communicator. No surprises during the exam and she explains everything at my level very well!

Jan 15, 2023
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Vanhorn was very pleasant to speak with. She explained everything in understandable terms. And she was very thorough.

Dec 17, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Thorough, communicated everything on my level, prepped me for anything that might come of my visit!

Nov 25, 2022
University Hospital

Good

Nov 22, 2022
University Hospital

Dr. Van horn is excellent!

Oct 07, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good

Sep 18, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I loved dr van horn. She was attentive, friendly and knew what to do for my continuing care. I would highly recommend her to my friends.

Sep 11, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good

Aug 20, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Excellent doctor! Always listens, caring, knowledgeable etc.

Aug 12, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Excellent

Jul 30, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Good

Jul 20, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Van Horn always listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with a plan.

Jul 14, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Vanhorn is the best. She has such great high energy, and is always positive. I have seen her for many years, and I am very comfortable talking to her about any health concerns knowing she will address them or have test run to rule out anything. It was great to see her.

Jul 12, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Vanhorn is simply the best. She is so caring and explains what she is doing every step of the way. She makes an uncomfortable exam as comfortable as she can.

Mar 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Was told I could possibly have a vanishing twin but wasn't told too much about it. Was told that sonograms weren't a specialty. I was recommended to go a sonogram the following week. I followed up due to concern over the lack of firm explanation or findings. Again this could of been explained more if I had time to meet doctor and have her look at sonogram but at this point it was an hour past appointment time. I had a total of maximum 5 minutes with PA.

Mar 15, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Providers always answer my concern and questions. She gave us the document for some of my questions

Jan 26, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr VanHorn is excellent. She listens, never makes you feel like she is in a hurry and she truly cares. I trust her completely.

Jan 16, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Love having Dr Van Horn as my Dr she is awesome been a patient with her for over 22 years she is the best.

Dec 09, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Van Horn is the best! I have been going to her for several years. She cares about her patients physically and emotionally. I never feel rushed, she answers all my questions and concerns.

Nov 27, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Doctor van horn is awesome. She does an amazing job. She is always attentive and asks how you are doing and genuinely cares. She has been my Ob for quite some time and I am grateful for her.

Nov 11, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Always excellent, always kind, always professional

Nov 07, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She was excellent and followed up to make sure that all questions were addressed!

Oct 19, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good

Oct 03, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Bad

Aug 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I have never seen the same dr twice. Going to find another provider.

Aug 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Love my care provider! Always professional, caring, knowledgeable, listens-would highly recommend her to anyone in my family or otherwise!!

Jul 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Van Horn is usually much more present when I see her. I think she was behind schedule and so rushed our appointment a bit. I'm sure this is a one off.

May 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

good

Apr 29, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Van Horn is incredible. She listened to my concerns and took action.

Apr 24, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Vanhorn is the best and I am so grateful to have her for my OB!

Apr 04, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Traust-VanHorn thorough and professional. I trust her knowledge.

Feb 11, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

we talked more about my job/ carrer than being pregnant. also I still haven't gotten my Pap smear which was supposed to be the very first appt.

Dec 14, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. VanHorn is the BEST. I can write a book on how amazing she has been and continues to be. One thing I will mention to whomever may read this and relate it to the correct people: the U is never to let Dr. VanHorn go for any reason (not even retirement- haha) ! The departure of Dr. Fang in PEDS was one of those never forgotten mistakes the U has allowed to occur. Dr. Vanhorn - patients may never forgive that one ! LOVE LOVE LOVE her care for patients, the respectful demeanor, the gentility of her approach to anything, the sensitiveness of the subject and the ability to bring it to such human terms that anyone feels comfortable. I could write a book about her - she is AMAZING !

Dec 04, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good

Oct 02, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Rita and Dr Vanhorn were all the way with me in my first pregnancy! And I was so happy to go back to them with my second pregnancy because I know they take such good care of their patients, and they've treated me like a friend!

Sep 20, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

dr VH is great

Sep 06, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Van Horn is excellent in all respects

Jul 20, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

The new location at the ACC is lovely. The people were always fabulous.

Jun 28, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Van Horn is amazing. I am so lucky to have her as my OB. She is so caring and genuine. She is great at explaining things! I recommend her to everyone I know.

Jun 15, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I had a great experience with both the midwife and Dr. Van Horn! They were both very thorough and very kind. They answered all of my questions and were great about keeping me informed about the next steps coming up

Jun 14, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Annual cheeck up so not much needed .

Apr 20, 2020
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr Vanhorn is amazing. I got an IUD and she was phenomenal. She is an amazing doctor and treats her patients so well!!

Apr 18, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Great staff, I really like everyone I've seen on this team, I feel like I matter as a patient and they value my opinion and concerns

Apr 06, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rita and Dr. Vanhorn are the best! I would recommend them to anyone!

Mar 09, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. VanHorne listened to what my concerns were and she was able to quickly come to some decisions on care and got blood work and prescriptions ordered right away.

Feb 17, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Van Horn is amazing and a wonderful, caring physician.


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. Jennifer Trauscht-Van Horn is committed to providing excellent care and her active role in various professional capacities highlights her dedication to advancing women’s health. As a distinguished women’s health provider in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr Van Horn specializes in obstetrics, contraception, and infectious diseases, with a particular focus on HIV.

She is currently accepting new obstetric patients. Her practice is closed to new gynecology patients. Please call to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Dr. Van Horn attended Amherst College, earning her Bachelor of Arts in English and Music. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Utah. Her extensive training includes an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Vermont Department of Medicine.

Throughout her career, Dr. Van Horn has held multiple leadership positions. Dr. Van Horn is currently the Medical Director of both Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Mdsen’s Women’s Health Clinic. She has been a member of the University of Utah Healthcare ethics committee, served on the board of the University of Utah Medical Group, and is the obstetrics and gynecology ambulatory Chief Value Officer.

She served as Medical Director of Planned Parenthood of Utah for 20 years and is the clinical supervisor for the Salt Lake City Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Obstetrics & Gynecology -Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General OB/GYN
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Education history

Undergraduate English/Music - Amherst College B.A.
Professional Medical U of Washington/School of Medicine M.D.
Internship University of Vermont Department of Medicine Intern
Residency University of Utah Dept. Ob/Gyn Resident

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Glasier AF, Cameron ST, Fine PM, Logan SJ, Casale W, Van Horn J, Sogor L, Blithe DL, Scherrer B, Mathe H, Jaspart A, Ulmann A, Gainer (2010). Ulipristal acetate versus levonorgestrel for emergency contraception: a randomised non-inferiority trial and meta-analysis. Lancet (London, England), 375(9714), 555-62.

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