Jennifer Kaiser
( out of 60 reviews )

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

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 60 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.

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Friendly and very informative. Did a great job explaining ultrasound images and making me feel comfortable.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Very kind and attentive, excellent at her job [TRANSLATED]

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    We were very grateful to Dr Kaiser. This was a very new experience for us and she was able to walk us through what was going to happen in the procedure and answered all of our questions before hand. She was very kind and soft during our difficult time. She also is very knowledgeable and we felt we could rely on her expertise as we made decisions about our care.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    A great doctor.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Kaiser is the best OBGYN I've ever had and I'd recommend her to anyone!

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Kaiser is clearly highly knowledgeable, but also is an incredible communicator who spoke to my level of understanding when discussing my care.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    We knew we were in good hands from the first appointment we had with her. She was very responsive to all my questions and addressing all my concerns in a calm. Thank you Dr. Jennifer Kaiser

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Kaiser made sure to explain everything in a way I understood, was kind, and made me feel comfortable during a procedure that I had been nervous about. I would definitely see her again for my care and appreciated all the effort her team put in to making my experience as good as possible for the circumstances.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Kaiser is such an amazing doctor. This is my first pregnancy and she always treats me and my wife with great respect. She has always answered all of our questions and makes me feel so safe to deliver our baby. I'm thrilled to have her as a part of my journey to creating my family.

  • 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

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

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

    Review

    1. Brabaharan S, Veettil SK, Kaiser JE, Raja Rao VR, Wattanayingcharoenchai R, Maharajan M, Insin P, Talungchit P, Anothaisintawee T, Thakkinstian A, Chaiyakunapruk (2022). Association of Hormonal Contraceptive Use With Adverse Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses of Randomized Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies. JAMA network open, 5(1), e2143730. (Read full publication)
    2. Charron E, Kent-Marvick J, Gibson T, Taylor E, Bouwman K, Sani GM, Simonsen SE, Stone RH, Kaiser JE, McFarland M (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. Preventive medicine reports, 32, 102111. (Read full publication)
    3. Kennedy A, Debbink M, Griffith A, Kaiser J, Woodward (2024). Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: A Do-Not-Miss Diagnosis. Radiographics, 44(7), e230199. (Read full publication)

    Commentary

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

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