Specialties
- Physician Assistant
- Transgender Health
- PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
- LGBTQ
- Family Medicine
Board Certification
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National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Patient Rating
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.
See comment above Joanne Rolls is the best PCP I've ever had. And I've lived in 5 states!
Extremely caring and competent provider - I highly recommend PA Rolls as a primary care provider
I have been a patient of Joanne's for years. She listens to understand, asks questions, creates a dialogue so my care is a mutual effort - I feel heard. She is kind and thoughtful in her care. Most of all I trust her and have confidence in the care she provides.
Joanne is a wonderful person. I always enjoy meeting with her.
Amazing provider who truly listens, validates, and understands your concerns. Absolutely one of a kind!
Jo is a phenomenal doctor. She genuinely cares and is a great listener.
She is the best general medicine doctor Ive ever had!
Joanne Rolls, PAC is an excellent Primary Care Provider. She is very knowledgeable and caring.
Dr. Rolls is a joy to be with. She is always caring and gentle. I would always recommend that she take care of any needs. I personally care for her deeply.
Joanne is a wonderful medical professional. I always enjoy seeing her for my medical concerns.
Excellent should be a choice, as I would rank Jo Rolls in this category if allowed!
Jo Ann is very knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. She is an excellent caregiver.
This clinician is 100x's better than an MD I've ever been to@
Would have liked a biopsy done on site instead of having to make another appointment (and another co-pay), but time restrictions didn't allow
She is a joy to spend time with.
I have the highest regards and trust in Joanne Rolls. She has been my Primary Provider for 11 years and together we have experienced many avenue of health care issues. I know I'm in excellent care with her. Always attentive and makes you feel comfortable and important to her. Exceptional listener to your worries, and your and emotions regarding physical discomfort and the associated stress. She expresses concern over your entire life and it's challenges and makes necessary referrals to address each area of concern. Her follow up is spot on. She is incredible at reassuring you that the inquiries, tests, etc won't stop until she gets to the bottom of the cause of the problem.. and I always feel like I'm safe and in good hands with her looking after my health. She believes i understand my body the best and treats me with respect as I will always treat her the same. I couldn't ask for a more superb clinician than Joanne Rolls.
The people at the University are all great.
I alway recommend Joanne to everyone.. she is the most caring and professional doctor I have ever met
Best health provider in my 55 years of seeing doctors!
extremely caring, wonderful, knowledgeable
Joann Rolls is the best practitioner I have ever had
Jo listens to me and supports me in making decisions about my healthcare. She really is the best!
Dr. Rolls is very dear to me.
Joanne is an excellent provider. I know she cares about my child's health and treats them as a whole person. She took extra time to discuss our (lengthy) concerns and asked thoughtful questions that helped my child express what they are experiencing. She went out of her way to see us as soon as she could, and to get us the appropriate referrals. She has been a great ally to us as a queer family and my child says they feel very comfortable in her care. Thank you, Joanne, for being there for us.
She is the absolute best provider I have ever had care under. She's thorough, caring, takes your perspective into consideration, and can answer any question. I feel confident nothing is being missed with care under her.
I can't say enough good things about Jo as a medical provider. Her down-to-earth approach makes every visit incredibly easy and comfortable. I have complete trust in her expertise and wouldn't consider seeing anyone else for my care. She's truly exceptional!
I always feel listened to and included in my health decision with Dr Rolls
I adore Jo so very much she is so patient and non judgmental and tries to get to the root of her patients issues. Because it's not always about being incomplient sometimes you have other factors that are in the way of what needs to be done and Jo fully understands that.
Jo is amazing. 5 stars!
Excellent medical provider. Sees the patient as a whole.
Always a joy to see her!
Dr. Rolls is the most amazing doctor I could ask for! She is compassionate, intelligent, and kind. She has helped me through some really hard times in my life and I am so thankful for her.
Dr. Rolls was fantastic. She listened to my concerns and walked me through all of my options, and was understanding when I requested to try a different method before trying medication.
I loved Joanne she was very nice and discussed all my concerns. very knowledgeable and I would definitely go back to her. she was very nice and kind. she seemed to really care about my concerns. one of the best providers I've seen.
PA Rolls was very friendly and concerned about my issue. Despite ordering labs and imaging we haven't yet figured out the source of the problem but knowing she cared still made a big difference. I would see her again if needed (this was a work in when my regular provider wasn't available) and I would recommend her to others.
Joanne is always a pleasure to see and talk with. She uses results from tests to determine appropriate treatment and follows up to ensure effects.
Dr. Joanne Rolls is the very Best. I trust her 100%. She treats with kindness & respect. She listens to my concerns & addresses them. She always recommends ways to solve my problems. She is patient with me & is thorough in finding results. If she does not have the answer, she quickly gets it. You would not find a better Dr.
Ive never dealt with a care provider who consistently exhibits more common sense, compassion, and kindness.
Dr. Rolls is amazing! She takes the time and listens, and provides excellent care. She is the best!
Joanne Rolls was very helpful. I came in with a cold that I thought might be strep and after the first test came back negative she suggested a second to make sure. I felt very confident that I was being taken care and she was very kind the whole time.
Joanne, treat,s me like a person. Not a patient. I respect that. Very helpful with all question,s and concern,s. Joann Thank You for being you. And the M.A. that helped me.
Amazing job answering all my questions.
Joann is the best caregiver you could ever find. Listens to your issues and always checks everything you have had concerns with. Kind and friendly.
Joannes the very best!
Jo is very mindful of her patients in my opinion she doesn't push me to do things that could trigger me. She lets me move at my own pace and supports my input. I love this PA I refer her all the time. I am so grateful to have found her.
Jo is one of the most compassionate, empathic providers that I have had the pleasure to work with. I am grateful to have her be my PCP
Jo takes her time with my care, did not rush through visit even though it was late on the day.
Jo is the greatest pa ever.
Jo is phenomenal. She pays attention, remembers important details and makes me feel that I am a priority to her.
Dr. JoAnn Rolls is The Best of the Best'. She feels like a knowledgeable - caring, friend. She make you feel valued. She never makes you feel bad or ashamed. She tries to figure out what is the problem. She never makes you feel like a #. She never is too hurried through the appointment. She is thorough. She does not guess what is wrong.she backs up her hunches with evidence. In all, Dr. Rolls is the very Best that Sugarhouse or the University Hospital has to offer!!
She is very polite and nice. Rolls is an amiable and caring doctor.
Joanne cares about her patients and is knowledgeable and understanding more than any other provider I have ever had.
Jo is fantastic- I recommend her to everyone I know!
Simply the best!
Joanne always listens to my concerns and lets me voice my input into my health plan.
She's absolutely the best health provider I have ever had. I've worked in the healthcare profession nationally and have worked with top experts in the world, and Jo is the person I trust
Always caring, comfortable to talk with her. She is the best.
Joanne is always wonderful!!!!
Joanne Rolls is an accomplished diagnostician and a very caring practitioner! I am so grateful that I am one of her patients!
she always asks me what I have been reading lately
Just can't beat perfection. Thanks for all you do. [NAME REMOVED]
Jo Rolls is a wonderful provider. Extremely helpful during this visit, as she has for many appointments in the past.
Jo is great!
I came with a list of questions and my PA established a great rapport and walked me through each question I had. I felt like I was in great hands.
provider is the only reason I go to this clinic
Joanne is a very caring & loving woman. She makes feel that I am very important to her.
Excellent provider. Caring, competent, and efficient. Highly recommended.
I have told others about Dr Rolls and suggest they visit her. She is a good listener and seems to care about you.
Dr. Rolls is an incredible provider than works with others in my health care team to ensure that I receive the highest level of care and that I understand what is happening.
Joanne is very approachable, attentive, and caring. The appointment was everything I was hoping for
I believe Joanne is passionate about her profession and deeply cares for her patients. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Rolls has been exceptional in every way from the medical care she gives to how she cares for me as a patient and as a person. I'm always impressed with her as a professional but I also appreciate that she takes the time to ask me about my life and how I'm doing generally as well.
Joanne is the very best!
My Dr. Joann Rolls is a great Dr. I have been going to her for 9 years. I would never want another Dr. she knows my history and its very comfortable to talk to her about any issues.
Jo is a phenomenal provider that gets to actually know her patients individually she is so good with people that have a multiple factors that combine and sometimes are problematic as in diabetes and mental health she is always so intuitive on how to provide the best care when issues out of the blue arise. She never passes judgment and knows that her patients are doing the best that they can with the circumstances that they are in or dealing with. You could NOT find a better provider absolutely anywhere. She is so good on making sure your other care team knows whats going on so everyone is on the same page. What provider in todays world really takes that time? Well Jo does and I for one am better for it! Thank you so very much!
Ive never felt as heard or treated so well by a healthcare provider
Dr, Rolls is a very caring and delightful person to spend time with.
Enjoy having Joanne Rolls as my provider she is very easy to talk to and explains everything so it is easy to understand. Would recommend her to others
I like working with Joanne on my health issues. She listens to my concerns and we make a plan together.
Joan Rolls is the best! Really exceptional. I always feel grateful when I leave to have been able to work with her regarding my health and medical care.
Jo is the best general practitioner I've ever seen. She makes me feel seen and heard and she takes the time to ask questions to really understand what's going on.
Joanne is always amazing. Her student (Topa?) was also terrific.
Joanne is amazing! I am so glad to be back in her care. She pays attention to me and all my needs. She remembers me and asks me about personal things in my life, not just basic medical questions. She makes a visit to the doctor very pleasant.
She is such a good doctor, I recommend visit with her.
needed test results from blood draw.
Joanne always listens to my concerns and makes me feel heard and valued. I always walk away from our appointments feeling better than when I went in. She really cares about her patients and makes sure they feel good about the plan of care going forward.
Jo Rolls is an excellent provider. She listens well, treats me with a high level of care and respect and is never rushed. I highly recommend her as a primary care provider.
Joanne Rolls has been my primary care provider for about 9 or 10 years. I thoroughly trust her diagnostic skills and her ability to provide effective treatments for what ails me!
I have been a patient of Dr. Rolls for many years and wouldn't change a thing
Dr. Rolls is a very caring and loving person. I really love her.
Ms. Rolls was very pleasant and did a through exam and discussion of the next steps to take address many of my medical issues. I highly recommend her for primary care provider.
Excellent provider.
I have been seeing Joanne Rolls, PAC for years. In fact long before her new office. I will always see her as my provider. I love her tender care she has always given me and all the other patients she has. Thank you so much Joanne.
Dr Rolls is the best....
Joanne Rolls is an EXCELLENT care provider! She is personable, listens attentively, and genuinely cares. My husband and I appreciate the care she provides and the sense of trust we have in her. She's THE BEST!
Jo is an excellent PCP! She is caring, competent and has been really helpful helping me find any and all referrals I have needed. She provides me with exceptional care.
Joanne is a wonderful care taker and practitioner. She is always thorough with her explanations and in keeping me, as the patient, included in the care plan.
Jo is the very best pa. She is always so helpful.
Excellent should be a choice, as I would rank Jo Rolls in this category if allowed!
Dr. Rolls is the best!
Joanne Rolls is the best PA. I've been to Drs in multiple states and her care and time she takes is unparalleled. If I could rate a 10+ I would.
Dr Rolls is an amazing, knowledgeable and compassionate provider. I am thankful she is my primary care provider.
Extremely receptive to my input on where I'd like to go with my meds, very kind and personable.
Doc Jo is extremely competent, caring, empathetic, intelligent & so many more things that make her a great doctor. All doctors should treat all their patients the way Doc Jo treats me & my daughter. She advocates for us & does everything in her scope of practice to make sure we are getting quality care! Although I only see her when I come into the clinic for appointments but I consider her a friend. She is one of the best doctors Ive ever met in my life.
Joanne is an exceptional provider. She is both incredibly intelligent and wise. I have complete confidence in the care I receive from Joanne and recommend her to family, friends and my own patients.
Joanne has always shown compassion and kindness. She answers my questions and I can contact her if needed through my chart when needed regarding test results.
Dr Rolls takes great care of me... She is genuinely concerned about my mental and physical health
good experience!
Joann Rolls is amazing!
Dr. Rolls is the best. She genuinely cares and gives a very individualized experience.
Joanne is the best Dr. Out there hands down! She is caring and understanding and really takes time to listen!
Joanna Rolls is amazing. She is kind, knowledgeable and understanding. She made my daughter feel better in a tough situation. She gave my daughter the decision in her own care. She showed true concern.
Jo Rolls is simply the best provider I have ever had. She listens attentively and provides excellent feedback. She is everything I could hope for in a care provider and I feel so lucky to have her.
Empathetic and knowledgeable takes time to listen even though appts are only 20 mins.
Like I said previously, Jo is a literal saint. She is kind, thoughtful, caring, understanding, and is the best PCP that I have come across in 50 years
I have been a patient of Joanne's for over ten years. The care she has provided me over those years has been above and beyond. We work together to provide me with the best care care possible as a team.
I always tell people about my #1PAC.
Joanne is absolutely incredible my mental health has been incredibly off lately and I have been more exhausted than ever before with NO ENERGY and she has sincerely listened to me she ordered tests and we talked about things that could be contributing to the influx of the mood and tiredness. She took her time with me and did not make me feel rushed at all. Seriously I wholeheartedly believe she deserves the BEST P.A. In Utah award she is phenomenal at mental health and preexisting conditions that are involved. Her staff from the front desk to the MA are a powerful force behind making this business amazing on all levels. Keep it up University of Utah Sugarhouse. You're ALL AMAZING!!!
My experience with Jo is she takes her time with her patients which to me is valuable yes you may have to wait a little while but she is worth the wait rather virtually or in office.
She is the best doctor! I wouldn't see anyone else! She is so compassionate and helpful
I live Jo so much she has a quality of care for her patients that is unmatched anywhere I love her bedside manner you may have to wait a bit to be seen by her but it's so worth it she never makes you feel rushed.
Joanne Rolls is amazing she is my favorite PA ever. My only complaint is the blood test results came back but I still haven't heard from anyone in regards to the findings. But perhaps she is out of the office which is fine I am very patient.
JoAnn is amazing and she listens!
I absolutely adore Dr. Rolls! She is so kind and considerate.
I recommend Joanne Rolls all the time to everybody because she is just down to earth and a very caring funny doctor which makes the visits with her that much more comfortable.
Joanne Rolls, PA-C, verbally reflected back to me exactly how I was feeling when I was discussing with her my concerns about my depression.
Joanne took her time with me, giving us the opportunity to thoroughly discuss my concerns.
Please read previous post. That says it all; she is amazing.
Joanne is really enjoyable to work with to manage my diabetes.
Jo Rolls treats _____ with compassion and kindness. she explains every detail in future j procedures and always makes sure that _____ has understood what's been said to her before moving on. Jo speaks to _____ , not to me, _____'s mother... which gives _____ value and importance. _____ loves Jo.
As mentioned on the previous question, Joanne Rolls is THE BEST care provider I've ever had. She is extremely attentive, a great listeners, asks questions to ensure she understands, provides options, and includes me in care decisions. I feel heard and care for,. She is an exceptional human being.
Joanne Rolls is the best PA/Dr I've ever had
Jonis incredibly patient and shows sincere interest in her patients. The student whom was with her was really nice I don't usually allow students in but I am glad I did this time.
Always really helpful with lots of info and support, as well as professional recommendations.
Time and time again, Joanne's care is top-notch! She is personable, readily makes a warm and thoughtful connection, listens, assesses, and leaves me feeling confident in the care I receive. I so appreciate her.
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She is a very caring and compassionate person she takes her time talking to you and lessons you what you have to say
Joanne was great, she listened to me attentively and asked questions to figure out what the best path forward would be for my care. She was kind and I really felt like she genuinely cared about me and my wellbeing. She didn't talk down to me at all (which I've had other providers do) and I would highly recommend her!
Great provider does a great job.
Dr. Rolls is the 'BEST' in every way!! She is knowledgable, precise, and a caring provider. She takes the time needed. She is never rushing through. You can tell that she is interested in you and will always try to help fix what is wrong. She thinks outside the box. All doctors should be like her.
She was great! Listened to me, really helped me with my problems, and understood the stuff I'm going through without blowing it out of proportion (very empathetic, down-to-earth human).
I have been a patient of Joanne's for many years. I have always felt a part of my health care decisions. She works with me in regards to the treatment of my health issues, in a very caring, empathetic, and attentive approach. She is an outstanding health care provider.
She's truly the best. She takes the time to know her patients so she can provide the most appropriate treatment plan.
Joanne was kind, compassionate an caring. She is also an excellent practitioner.
She is awesome very professional.
Excellent care, compasionate and honest
I'm just so gratfeful to have Joanne Rolls PA-C as part of my health care team. She is an impressive clinician; top notch in my opinion. And let's not overlook MA Jake. He was very thorough with me and he has a fine approach to interactions with patients. I hope he is going on to advanced training & education for positions in nursing or medicine.He'd be a fine addition to either.
Jo is great, very caring, attentive, and understanding!
There are few caregivers that show care, compassion and expertise. Joanne is one of them. I am lucky she is my provider
Always a great visit with her and all my concerns are covered with professional care.
Education history
| Undergraduate | English Literature/History - Boston University | B.A. |
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| Graduate Training | Master's of Physician Assistant Studies - University of Utah | M.P.A.S. |
| Graduate Training | Master of Education for the Health Professional - Johns Hopkins University | MEHP |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Rolls (2019). Be Human. Be Kind. Academic medicine, 94(6), 770.
- Rolls J, Keahey (2016). Durability of Expanded Physician Assistant Training Positions Following the End of Health Resources and Services Administration Expansion of Physician Assistant Training Funding. The journal of physician assistant education, 27(3), 101-4.
- Rolls J, Smith T, Keahey D, Lessard (2021). Outcomes of HRSA-funded expansion of PA training grants 2011-2016. JAAPA, 34(12), 1.
- Rolls J, Lessard D, Smith T, Keahey (2021). Outcomes of HRSA-Funded Expansion of Physician Assistant Training Grants 2011-2016. The journal of physician assistant education, 32(3), 143-149.
- Handy R, Spackman J, Moloney-Johns A, Loder R, Curran S, Valentin V, Rolls J, Schaefer (2021). Administering a Physician Assistant Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic. The journal of physician assistant education, 32(2), 119-122.
- Rolls J, Davis J, Backman R, Wood T, Honda (2020). Curricular Approaches to Transgender Health in Physician Assistant Education. Academic medicine, 95(10), 1563-1569.
- Rolls J, Showstark M, Jones Q, Bruessow D, Kluznik (2022). Promising Practices in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Curriculum Inclusion. The journal of physician assistant education, 33(4), 346-351.
- Showstark M, Bessette M, Barry CL, Najmabadi S, Rolls J, Hamilton C, Valentin VL, Quella A, Honda (2022). PA applicant U.S. citizenship status and likelihood of program matriculation. BMC medical education, 22(1), 887.
- Baker J, Rolls (2023). An update on expanding HIV preexposure prophylaxis. JAAPA, 36(2), 17-24.
- Broughton A, Landry A, Showstark M, Barry CL, Najmabadi S, Rolls J, Honda (2024). Military Veteran Matriculation in US Physician Associate/Assistant Programs. The journal of physician assistant education,
- Najmabadi S, Valentin V, Rolls J, Showstark M, Broughton A, Bessette M, Honda T (2024). Non-native English-speaking applicants and the likelihood of physician assistant program matriculation. Medical education online, 29(1),
- Jones Q, Blew K, Brown T, Rolls (2024). Masculinizing Hormone Therapy and Associated Clinical Care . Physician assistant clinics, 9(3), 389-401.
- Rolls J, Brown T, Blew K, Jones (2024). Feminizing Hormone Therapy and Associated Clinical Care . Physician assistant clinics, 9(3), 375-387.
- Najmabadi S, Valentin V, Rolls J, Showstark M, Elrod L, Barry C, Broughton A, Bessette M, Honda (2024). Non-native English-speaking applicants and the likelihood of physician assistant program matriculation. Medical education online, 29(1), 2312713.
- Jones Q, Batchelder H, Sanchez M, Rolls (2024). An Analysis of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Curricula Inclusion: A National Study of Physician Assistant Programs. The journal of physician assistant education,
- Rolls J, Showstark M, Najmabadi S, Loder R, Barry C, Honda (2025). Gender Minority Physician Assistant/Associate Applicants and Likelihood of Matriculation: A Retrospective Analysis. The journal of physician assistant education, 36(2), 113-119.
- Rolls J, Jones Q, Okolie L, Yole-Lobe M (2025). Using Reflection and a Systems-Based Approach to Foster Gender Inclusion. The journal of physician assistant education, 36(3), e312-e315.
- Rolls J, Jones Q, Okolie L, Yole-Lobe (2025). Using Reflection and a Systems-Based Approach to Foster Gender Inclusion. The journal of physician assistant education, 36(3), e312-e315.
- Jones QB, Batchelder HR, Little NR, Fish LJ, Wu Q, Rolls J, Luo (2025). Identifying best practices for the delivery of sexual and gender minority content: a mixed-methods approach. The journal of sexual medicine,
- Johnson B, Najmabadi S, Goetz P, Ure S, George S, Greenberg J, Rolls (2026). Disparities in depression screening following adoption of universal screening protocol. JAAPA,
- Jones QB, Batchelder HR, Rolls (2025). Changes in Transgender Health Curricula in Physician Assistant Programs Following the Implementation of Accreditation Standards in the United States. The journal of physician assistant education,
Review
- Baker J, Rolls (2020). Update on HIV prevention and preexposure prophylaxis. JAAPA, 33(6), 12-17.
Book Chapter
- Marilyn Edmunds et a (2016). Chapter 4: HEENT Procedures.
- Marilyn Edmunds et a (2016). Chapter 7: Gastrointestional Procedures.
- Jordan K, Macri T et a (2016). Gender-Specific Considerations.
- Diane M Bruessow and Joanne Roll (2021). Pharmacotherapy Related to Transgender Care. 453-471.
Abstract
- Rolls J, Naimabadi S, Barry C, Showstark M, Hamilton C, Quella A, Honda (2023). Gender minority PA applicants and matriculation likelihood. JAAPA, 36(12), 1.
- Gerner A, Jan S, Shah M, Snelson C, Greenberg J, Rolls (2023). Assessing the frequency of fall risk screening in older adults on chronic opioids in primary care. JAAPA, 36(12), 1.
- Greenberg, J. Palacio, J.* Robinson, A.* Medrano, V.* Spencer, M.* Rolls, (2025). Cancer Screening in Women Being Treated for Opioid Use Disorder . 38(8), e2.
Other
- Joanne Roll (2014). Inter-professional Student-Run Clinic Improves Access for Uninsured.
- Hobson-Rohrer W, Rolls J, Wilson (2022). Hobson-Rohrer W, Rolls J, Wilson R. How to Master Education in the Health Professions. Accelerate Learning Community. Feb 7, 2022.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Rolls, Joanne. Gunning, Kare (2018). How an Excellent Clinician Becomes an Excellent Teacher.
- Joanne Rolls, MPAS, PA- (2018). "Bad News:" Any information which adversely and seriously affects and individual's view of his or her future.
- Cobb, Nadia, et. a (2018). Clinical Prevention & Population Health Curriculum Framework: Social Determinants of Health Case Studies.
- Rolls J (2019). Be Human. Be Kind. .
- Jones, Q. Rolls, J (2024). Analyzing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in PA Education.