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Specialties
- Physician Assistant
- Transgender Health
- Family Medicine
- LGBTQ
- PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
Board Certification
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National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Joanne Rolls as compassionate, attentive, and highly trustworthy; she listens carefully, explains options clearly, and includes patients in care decisions. Comments highlight thorough exams, thoughtful follow-up, and coordinated care with other members of the health team, reflecting strong clinical knowledge and clear communication. Many say she makes them feel heard, respected, and confident in their treatment plans.
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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 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.
Education history
| Graduate Training | Master of Education for the Health Professional - Johns Hopkins University | MEHP |
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| Graduate Training | 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
- Johnson B, Najmabadi S, Goetz P, Ure S, George S, Greenberg J, Rolls J (2026). Disparities in depression screening following adoption of universal screening protocol. JAAPA, 39(4), 29-33.
- Jones QB, Batchelder HR, Rolls J (2025). Changes in Transgender Health Curricula in Physician Assistant Programs Following the Implementation of Accreditation Standards in the United States. J Physician Assist Educ.
- Jones QB, Batchelder HR, Little NR, Fish LJ, Wu Q, Rolls J, Luo H (2025). Identifying best practices for the delivery of sexual and gender minority content: a mixed-methods approach. J Sex Med.
- Rolls J, Jones Q, Okolie L, Yole-Lobe M (2025). Using Reflection and a Systems-Based Approach to Foster Gender Inclusion. J Physician Assist Educ, 36(3), e312-e315.
- Rolls J, Showstark M, Najmabadi S, Loder R, Barry C, Honda T (2025). Gender Minority Physician Assistant/Associate Applicants and Likelihood of Matriculation: A Retrospective Analysis. J Physician Assist Educ, 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. J Physician Assist Educ, 36(3), e312-e315.
- Najmabadi S, Valentin V, Rolls J, Showstark M, Elrod L, Barry C, 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), 2312713.
- Jones Q, Blew K, Brown T, Rolls J (2024). Masculinizing Hormone Therapy and Associated Clinical Care . Physician Assist Clin, 9(3), 389-401.
- Rolls J, Brown T, Blew K, Jones Q (2024). Feminizing Hormone Therapy and Associated Clinical Care . Physician Assist Clin, 9(3), 375-387.
- Jones Q, Batchelder H, Sanchez M, Rolls J (2024). An Analysis of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Curricula Inclusion: A National Study of Physician Assistant Programs. J Physician Assist Educ.
- 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.
- Baker J, Rolls J (2023). An update on expanding HIV preexposure prophylaxis. JAAPA, 36(2), 17-24.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rolls J, Smith T, Keahey D, Lessard D (2021). Outcomes of HRSA-funded expansion of PA training grants 2011-2016. JAAPA, 34(12), 1.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rolls J (2019). Be Human. Be Kind. Acad Med, 94(6), 770.
- 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.
Review
- Baker J, Rolls J (2020). Update on HIV prevention and preexposure prophylaxis. [Review]. JAAPA, 33(6), 12-17.
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
- Greenberg, J Palacio, J Robinson, A Medrano, V Spencer, M Rolls, J (2025). Cancer Screening in Women Being Treated for Opioid Use Disorder [Abstract]. 38(8), e2.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- Jones, Q Rolls, J (2024). Analyzing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in PA Education [Podcast]. JPAE. Available: https://jpaepodcast.podbean.com/e/analyzing-lgbtq-inclusion-in-pa-education/.
- 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/.
Dr Rolls always takes the time needed to listen to any concerns you may have. She always includes you in your health plan.
Joanne Rolls has been my primary care professional for over ten years. She is extremely knowledgeable and has always provided high-quality services to me!
Have recommended her to anyone looking for new provider. I always look forward to our appointments.
Jo is the best! I struggle a lot with depression so sometimes I can't process things very quickly but Jo explains things in a way that makes sense, she's so kind, and she really listens to me about what I need.
Joanne Rolls is THE BEST care provider I have ever had. The quality of her care is, and has always been, 'top notch.' She is genuine, a real listener, smart/knowledgeable, kind, a great communicator, and respectful. In addition to the great care, I feel very connected to her on a personal level. Joanne is an exceptional and I am grateful for her care.
Joanne is the best. It is always a pleasure to see her for my medical needs.
Joanne is always so kind, explains things thoroughly (but doesn't talk down to me) and makes me feel welcome and included in my care decisions
Jo Rolls is an excellent provider. She is knowledgeable, caring and efficient. I highly recommend the practice and especially Ms. Rolls as a primary care provider.
Ms. Rolls is very knowledgable and caring. I feel that I am in very good hands when I see her. I am lucky to have her as my primary care provider.
Jo listens to me and supports me in making decisions about my healthcare. She really is the best!
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.
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.
Extremely caring and competent provider - I highly recommend PA Rolls as a primary care provider
See comment above Joanne Rolls is the best PCP I've ever had. And I've lived in 5 states!
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.
Joanne is a wonderful person. I always enjoy meeting with her.
Joanne Rolls is the best PA/Dr I've ever had
Joanne is very approachable, attentive, and caring. The appointment was everything I was hoping for
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.
She is a very caring and compassionate person she takes her time talking to you and lessons you what you have to say
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.
Dr. Rolls is very dear to me.
I believe Joanne is passionate about her profession and deeply cares for her patients. I highly recommend her.
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. 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.
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
Great provider does a great job.
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!
Joanne always listens to my concerns and lets me voice my input into my health plan.
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.
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
Simply the best!
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.
Joanne is the very best!
Joanne is a wonderful medical professional. I always enjoy seeing her for my medical concerns.
I have been a patient of Dr. Rolls for many years and wouldn't change a thing
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!
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.
Empathetic and knowledgeable takes time to listen even though appts are only 20 mins.
Jo is a phenomenal doctor. She genuinely cares and is a great listener.
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.
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.