Jennifer J. Trauscht-Van Horn
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 110 reviews )

Jennifer J. Trauscht-Van Horn, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Madsen Women's Health Center
Salt Lake City
801-213-2995
Directions

Pregnancy Care / Obstetrics

Women's Health, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-2995
Directions

  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 110 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.

    August 28, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

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

    August 27, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    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.

    June 27, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

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

    April 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

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

    April 17, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great doctor and team; felt comfortable and at ease

    April 17, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    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.

    April 16, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    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.

    March 31, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    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!!

    March 29, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    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.

  • 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

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

    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 E (2010). Ulipristal acetate versus levonorgestrel for emergency contraception: a randomised non-inferiority trial and meta-analysis. Lancet, 375(9714), 555-62. (Read full publication)

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