Jennifer Kaiser
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Jennifer Kaiser, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

Women's Health, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-213-2995
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Dr. Jennifer Kaiser, MD

As a fellowship-trained specialist in complex family planning, Dr. Jennifer Kaiser provides her patients with compassionate and comprehensive care. Her clinical interests focus on contraceptive care for patients with complex medical conditions, gynecologic care and surgery, care for early pregnancy complications including miscarriage, and in-office procedures.

She is currently accepting new patients for gynecology care, surgery consults, and complex contraceptive care by referral. She does not offer prenatal care. To schedule an appointment, please visit MyChart or call the Women’s Health Center at 801-213-2995.

Dr. Kaiser earned both her bachelor’s degree in biology and her master’s degree in the history of medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After completing her medical degree at the University of Chicago, she moved to the University of Utah for her residency and fellowship in complex family planning.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Kaiser is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. She is the Ryan Residency Program Director and the Director of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic. Dr. Kaiser’s research interests are varied and include novel contraceptives, miscarriage management, surgical education, and the history of women’s health.

Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and camping with her family, knitting, and cooking.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Complex Family Planning) (ABOG)

Patient Rating

Patients consistently describe Dr. Kaiser as knowledgeable, compassionate, and an excellent communicator who listens and explains care in ways that leave them feeling calm, informed, and involved in decisions. Reviewers note her patience and empathy during procedures and anxiety management, including using sedation, medication, or ultrasound guidance when appropriate, and her attentiveness to complex or unusual cases. Many say she makes them feel heard, respected, and confident in their care.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 292 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.

As a fellowship-trained specialist in complex family planning, Dr. Jennifer Kaiser provides her patients with compassionate and comprehensive care. Her clinical interests focus on contraceptive care for patients with complex medical conditions, gynecologic care and surgery, care for early pregnancy complications including miscarriage, and in-office procedures.

She is currently accepting new patients for gynecology care, surgery consults, and complex contraceptive care by referral. She does not offer prenatal care. To schedule an appointment, please visit MyChart or call the Women’s Health Center at 801-213-2995.

Dr. Kaiser earned both her bachelor’s degree in biology and her master’s degree in the history of medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After completing her medical degree at the University of Chicago, she moved to the University of Utah for her residency and fellowship in complex family planning.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Kaiser is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. She is the Ryan Residency Program Director and the Director of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic. Dr. Kaiser’s research interests are varied and include novel contraceptives, miscarriage management, surgical education, and the history of women’s health.

Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and camping with her family, knitting, and cooking.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Obstetrics & Gynecology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Complex Family Planning) (ABOG)

Education history

Fellowship Family Planning - University of Utah Fellow
Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
Graduate Training History of Science, Medicine, and Technology - University of Wisconsin–Madison M.A.
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine M.D.
Undergraduate Major: Biology; Certificate in Archaeology - University of Wisconsin–Madison B.S.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Sanders JN, Carter G, Bullington BW, Gero A, Simmons R, Gawron LM, Kaiser JE, Turok DK (2026). Three-Year Contraceptive Failure Rates During the HER Salt Lake Contraceptive Initiative. JAMA Netw Open, 9(6), e2617273.
  2. Moumne OA, Carter GC, Devereaux TJ, Kieffer MC, Campbell HD, Kaiser JE (2025). The perioperative education time-out and its impact on patient safety outcomes. BMC Med Educ, 25(1), 1500.
  3. Kaiser JE, Nourse S, Benipal S, Shields M, Lee M, Gero A (2025). Nonsuction Compared With Suction Dilation and Curettage Management of Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy. O G Open, 2(5), e124.
  4. Cohen SR, Calkins K, Kaiser JE, Breeze Harris H, Auricchio E, Blumenfeld J (2025). Precepting Through Perinatal Emergencies: A Simulation-Based Training for Midwifery Educators. J Midwifery Womens Health.
  5. Gawron LM, Sexsmith CD, Carter G, Kaiser JE, Woodcock A, Turok DK (2025). One-year continuation of the etonogestrel contraceptive implant initiated with oral emergency contraception. Contraception, 148, 110938.
  6. Brown KS, Goodman L, Garca G, Einerson BD, Kaiser JE (2025). Accreta Ready: Mastering Abdominopelvic Packing for Crisis Situations. Obstet Gynecol, 145(6), 749.
  7. Kaiser JE, Carter G, Sutkin G, Cohen SR, Campbell H (2024). Improving the Surgical Education Experience: 9-month Outcomes of an Education Time-Out Pilot Study. J Surg Educ, 81(12), 103305.
  8. Gawron LM, Kaiser JE, Gero A, Sanders JN, Johnstone EB, Turok DK (2024). Pharmacodynamic evaluation of the etonogestrel contraceptive implant initiated midcycle with and without ulipristal acetate: An exploratory study. Contraception, 132, 110370.
  9. Gawron LM, Sexsmith CD, Carter G, Kaiser JE, Pangasa M, Turok DK (2023). Efficacy of oral levonorgestrel emergency contraception with same day etonogestrel contraceptive implant: A prospective observational study. Contraception, 131, 110344.
  10. Woodcock AL, Carter G, Baayd J, Turok DK, Turk J, Sanders JN, Pangasa M, Gawron LM, Kaiser JE (2023). Effects of the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization Decision on Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduating Residents' Practice Plans. Obstet Gynecol, 142(5), 1105-1111.
  11. Kaplan J, Turok DK, Gero A, Kaiser JE, Simmons RG, Fay KE (2022). Switching and discontinuation of participant-masked randomization to a copper or levonorgestrel intrauterine device when presenting for emergency contraception. Contraception, 118, 109893.
  12. Kaiser JE, Kurtz T, Glasser A, Brintz BJ, Gawron LM, Turok DK, Sanders JN (2022). Mifepristone for miscarriage treatment in Utah: A survey of clinician knowledge and assessment of an educational video on future use. AEM Educ Train, 6(6), e10834.
  13. Shochet T, Turok D, Frye LJ, Sexsmith CD, Gawron LM, Kaiser JE, Winikoff B (2022). Single dose letrozole and misoprostol for termination of pregnancy through 63 days' gestation: A pilot study. Contraception, 109924.
  14. Kaiser JE, Turok DK, Gero A, Gawron LM, Simmons RG, Sanders JN (2022). One-year pregnancy and continuation rates after placement of levonorgestrel or copper intrauterine devices for emergency contraception: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 228(4), 438.e1-438.e10.
  15. Thorman A, Engle A, Brintz B, Simmons RG, Sanders JN, Gawron LM, Turok DK, Kaiser JE (2022). Quantitative and qualitative impact of One Key Question on primary care providers' contraceptive counseling at routine preventive health visits. Contraception, 109, 73-79.
  16. Dalessandro C, Kaiser J, Sanders JN (2021). Reproductive autonomy and feelings of control over pregnancy among emerging adult clients in a Utah (USA) contraceptive initiative study. Sex Reprod Healthc, 31, 100688.
  17. Kaiser JE, Galindo E, Sanders JN, Simmons RG, Gawron LM, Herrick JS, Brintz B, Turok DK (2021). Determining the impact of the Zika pandemic on primary care providers' contraceptive counseling of non-pregnant patients in the US: a mixed methods study. BMC Health Serv Res, 21(1), 1215.
  18. Fay KE, Clement AC, Gero A, Kaiser JE, Sanders JN, BakenRa AA, Turok DK (2021). Rates of pregnancy among levonorgestrel and copper intrauterine emergency contraception initiators: Implications for backup contraception recommendations. Contraception, 104(5), 561-566.
  19. Turok DK, Gero A, Simmons RG, Kaiser JE, Stoddard GJ, Sexsmith CD, Gawron LM, Sanders JN (2021). Levonorgestrel vs. Copper Intrauterine Devices for Emergency Contraception. N Engl J Med, 384(4), 335-344.
  20. Gawron LM, Mohanty AF, Kaiser JE, Gundlapalli AV (2019). Impact of Deployment on Reproductive Health in U.S. Active-Duty Servicewomen and Veterans. Semin Reprod Med, 36(6), 361-370.
  21. Kaiser JE, Bakian AV, Silver RM, Clark EAS (2018). Clinical Variables Associated With Adverse Maternal Outcomes in Puerperal Group A Streptococci Infection. Obstet Gynecol, 132(1), 179-184.
  22. Kaiser JE (2017). Stillbirth prevention 1921 and 2016: the call for 'adequate antenatal supervision'. BJOG, 125(2), 130.

Review

  1. Kennedy A, Debbink M, Griffith A, Kaiser J, Woodward P (2024). Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: A Do-Not-Miss Diagnosis. [Review]. Radiographics, 44(7), e230199.
  2. Charron E, Kent-Marvick J, Gibson T, Taylor E, Bouwman K, Sani GM, Simonsen SE, Stone RH, Kaiser JE, McFarland MM (2023). Barriers to and facilitators of hormonal and long-acting reversible contraception access and use in the US among reproductive-aged women who use opioids: A scoping review. [Review]. Prev Med Rep, 32, 102111.
  3. Brabaharan S, Veettil SK, Kaiser JE, Raja Rao VR, Wattanayingcharoenchai R, Maharajan M, Insin P, Talungchit P, Anothaisintawee T, Thakkinstian A, Chaiyakunapruk N (2022). Association of Hormonal Contraceptive Use With Adverse Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses of Randomized Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies. [Review]. JAMA Netw Open, 5(1), e2143730.

Commentary

  1. Kaiser JE (2021). Early pregnancy assessment units: we must centre the patient experience to improve early pregnancy care. BJOG, 128(13), 2126.

Letter

  1. Fay K, Kaiser J, Turok D (2020). The no-test abortion is a patient-centered abortion. [Letter to the editor]. Contraception, 102(2), 142.
  2. Kaiser J, Royer PA (2016). In Reply. [Letter to the editor]. Obstet Gynecol, 128(4), 909.

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