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National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsPatient Rating
5.0 /5( out of 82 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
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Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.February 15, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent provider. Caring, competent, and efficient. Highly recommended.
December 30, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent care, compasionate and honest
December 17, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERJoanne is a very caring & loving woman. She makes feel that I am very important to her.
November 11, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Rolls takes great care of me... She is genuinely concerned about my mental and physical health
November 11, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERJoanne is really enjoyable to work with to manage my diabetes.
November 10, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERJoanne 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.
November 04, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI'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.
October 22, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERJoanne cares about her patients and is knowledgeable and understanding more than any other provider I have ever had.
October 10, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe is very polite and nice. Rolls is an amiable and caring doctor.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary Academic Divisions Physician Assistant Studies
Board Certification National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsEducation history
Graduate Training Master of Education for the Health Professional - Johns Hopkins University MEHP Master's of Physician Assistant Studies - University of Utah M.P.A.S. Undergraduate English Literature/History - Boston University B.A. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- 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. Med Educ Online, 29(1).
- Broughton A, Landry A, Showstark M, Barry CL, Najmabadi S, Rolls J, Honda T (2024). Military Veteran Matriculation in US Physician Associate/Assistant Programs. J Physician Assist Educ. (Read full article)
- Baker J, Rolls J (2023). An update on expanding HIV preexposure prophylaxis. JAAPA, 36(2), 17-24. (Read full article)
- Showstark M, Bessette M, Barry CL, Najmabadi S, Rolls J, Hamilton C, Valentin VL, Quella A, Honda T (2022). PA applicant U.S. citizenship status and likelihood of program matriculation. BMC Med Educ, 22(1), 887. (Read full article)
- Rolls J, Showstark M, Jones Q, Bruessow D, Kluznik J (2022). Promising Practices in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Curriculum Inclusion. J Physician Assist Educ, 33(4), 346-351. (Read full article)
- Rolls J, Smith T, Keahey D, Lessard D (2021). Outcomes of HRSA-funded expansion of PA training grants 2011-2016. JAAPA, 34(12), 1. (Read full article)
- Rolls J, Lessard D, Smith T, Keahey D (2021). Outcomes of HRSA-Funded Expansion of Physician Assistant Training Grants 2011-2016. J Physician Assist Educ, 32(3), 143-149. (Read full article)
- Handy R, Spackman J, Moloney-Johns A, Loder R, Curran S, Valentin V, Rolls J, Schaefer C (2021). Administering a Physician Assistant Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Physician Assist Educ, 32(2), 119-122. (Read full article)
- Rolls J, Davis J, Backman R, Wood T, Honda T (2020). Curricular Approaches to Transgender Health in Physician Assistant Education. Acad Med, 95(10), 1563-1569. (Read full article)
- Rolls J (2019). Be Human. Be Kind. Acad Med, 94(6), 770. (Read full article)
- Rolls J, Keahey D (2016). Durability of Expanded Physician Assistant Training Positions Following the End of Health Resources and Services Administration Expansion of Physician Assistant Training Funding. J Physician Assist Educ, 27(3), 101-4. (Read full article)
Review
- Baker J, Rolls J (2020). Update on HIV prevention and preexposure prophylaxis. [Review]. JAAPA, 33(6), 12-17. (Read full article)
Book Chapter
- Diane M Bruessow and Joanne Rolls (2021). Pharmacotherapy Related to Transgender Care. In Luu, B. Kayingo, G. Hass, V. (Eds.), Advanced Pharmacology for Prescribers (pp. 453-471). Danvers, MA: Springer Publishing Company.
- Marilyn Edmunds et al (2016). Chapter 4: HEENT Procedures. In Edmunds et al (Ed.), Procedures for the Primary Care Provider (Third). Elsevier.
- Marilyn Edmunds et al (2016). Chapter 7: Gastrointestional Procedures. In Edmunds et al (Ed.), Procedures for the Primary Care Provider (Third). Elsevier.
- Jordan K, Macri T et al (2016). Gender-Specific Considerations. In PSIA-AASI Freestyle Technical Manual. American Snowsports Education Association, Inc.
Abstract
- Gerner A, Jan S, Shah M, Snelson C, Greenberg J, Rolls J (2023). Assessing the frequency of fall risk screening in older adults on chronic opioids in primary care. [Abstract]. JAAPA, 36(12), 1. (Read full article)
- Rolls J, Naimabadi S, Barry C, Showstark M, Hamilton C, Quella A, Honda T (2023). Gender minority PA applicants and matriculation likelihood. [Abstract]. JAAPA, 36(12), 1. (Read full article)
Other
- Hobson-Rohrer W, Rolls J, Wilson R (2022). Hobson-Rohrer W, Rolls J, Wilson R. How to Master Education in the Health Professions. Accelerate Learning Community. Feb 7, 2022.
- Joanne Rolls (Summer 2014). Inter-professional Student-Run Clinic Improves Access for Uninsured. Illuminations - The Magazine of The School of Medicine Alumni Association.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Rolls J (2019). Be Human. Be Kind. [Podcast]. Academic Medicine Podcast Series. Available: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/academic-medicine-podcast/id1112697692?mt=2.
- Cobb, Nadia, et al (03/01/2018). Clinical Prevention & Population Health Curriculum Framework: Social Determinants of Health Case Studies [Web]. Washington, DC: Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. Available: https://www.teachpopulationhealth.org/geriatricsdohcases.html.
- Rolls, Joanne Gunning, Karen (02/26/18). How an Excellent Clinician Becomes an Excellent Teacher [Web]. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Health, Accelerate. Available: https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/accelerate/blog/2018/02/karen-gunning-joanne-rolls-share-how-an-excellent-clinician-becomes-an-excellent-teacher.php?utm_source=email&utm_medium=constant-contact&utm_campaign=Changemakers&utm_content=1B-gunningrolls.
- Joanne Rolls, MPAS, PA-C (01/16/18). "Bad News:" Any information which adversely and seriously affects and individual's view of his or her future. [Web]. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Family Medicine Division. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.com/2018/01/16/bad-news-any-information-which-adversely-and-seriously-affects-an-individuals-view-of-his-or-her-future/.
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