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American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)Patient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 59 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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December 20, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca listens to your concerns then works with you and explains so you understand.
December 17, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca is an excellent doctor, he made my appointment with him a very good one. He listened to me very carefully, understood my condition and of course gave some valuable advice. During the appointment he showed great interest in helping and of course he was able to determine what was going on. I really feel happy and secure having Dr. Menchaca as my doctor.
December 16, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThis was my first appointment with Dr. John T. Menchaca. It was a very rewarding experience, Dr Menchaca is a great professional, very knowledgeable and was right in advising me on the different health issues I mentioned to him. He took his time to listen, discuss and explain to me about my questions and concerns. In sum, I really appreciated his approach and patience. Thank you very much Dr. Menchaca.
December 13, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Menchaca is a great doctor. He actually listened to me and explained procedures well. Super impressed!
November 22, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERMy wife is very fond of his communication and following thru,updates
November 22, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThe doctor was very caring, thoughtful when listening to what your symptoms were to diagnose your problem. He also followed up on tests as soon as possible. Very good doctor.
November 22, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is very expressive in communication skills in away that most Dr's ,I've been using mostly ,do not make time for. He had a way of making me feel valued, and cared for. He is nicely trimmed with a terrific assistant.thanks for being so you.keep it up
November 08, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchcaca is a very understanding person, and treated me with the utmost concern for my care.
September 29, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca is a wonderful Internal Medicine Physician! He is judicious about writing prescriptions for symptoms, which I like. He's an excellent listener. I don't feel like I'm rushed during my appointment. Internal Medicine is a bit more complex than Family Practice, in my opinion and an office visit may take longer than 15-20 minutes. With his caring, observant manner, Dr. Menchaca is effective in his diagnosis and will refer you to a specialist right away, if needed. I can recommend Dr. Menchaca to anyone considering a move to Internal Medicine, if you don't want to take lots of prescriptions to mask symptoms, and want a caring Provider who listens to you.
August 30, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERPersonable and caring while being intellectually rigorous and knowledgeable. Can explain complex tests/results in a way that is easy to understand. Exactly what I am looking for in my doctor.
August 18, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca was patient and thoughtful in trying to tease out what was bothering me from a mixed set of symptoms. I felt like my input and concerns were well considered, and he was clear in his recommendations for treatment. Great doctor, strongly recommended.
August 12, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERMy previous primary physician moved on to another facility last April. Dr. Menchaca has been my new PCP for some time now. I would recommend Dr. Menchaca to anyone looking for complete care.
August 10, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERListens to you and takes time explaining.
August 10, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERIf there was any way I could keep him as my doctor I would he was very caring he listened he said things that made more sense to me than anything I have heard so far from anybody else
June 30, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca was attentive, interested and kind!
June 30, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca is a compassionate and caring doctor that really cares about his patients.
June 28, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Menchaca is an excellent physician.
June 17, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca is very attentive and thorough. His follow up is excellent and I feel understood.
June 15, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca is a fantastic doctor. I honestly have never experienced the time and care he took going over my medical condition and history, explaining things to me thoroughly in a way I could understand. It's obvious he genuinely cares about his patients and is interested in their wellbeing.
May 10, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca is simply the best. He discusses issues in non-medical terms when appropriate and easy to understand all the issues that he may be addressing with you outstanding doctor. Highly recommend him.
May 04, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThis has got to be the best doctor I have ever had. And I have been through alot of doctors in my 54 years. He listens to you and then tells you what he thinks would be best for you And why.And if you don't understand what he says he will explain it to you in detail. If your looking for a good Dr look no further. I promise you he is great. I was lucky to find him he saved my life. [NAME REMOVED]
April 20, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI have total confidence in my care with Dr.Menchaca.
April 12, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca had always made me feel heard and genuinely cared for. He's very knowledgeable and attentive.
March 23, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca is amazing. He explains things in a way that I understand. He's thorough, careful and thoughtful. I'm absolutely and thoroughly pleased that I could be his patient.
March 10, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERMy husband and I very much appreciate the excellent care we receive from Dr. Menchaca. He is very caring and thorough in his treatment recommendations and often personally follows up with us after an appointment or medical test. He carefully explains the side effects of medications and is conservative about prescribing them. Every member of his medical team is friendly, welcoming, and competent. Because of our experiences with Dr. Menchaca, we have highly recommended him to our family and friends.
March 10, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent professional. May God give you good health and life. [TRANSLATED]
March 09, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERAlert, attentive to my concerns, listens, empathetic. New insights into my condition not surfaced by Drs. at trauma.
February 24, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent physician who cares about providing sound advice that the patient can understand.
February 20, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca was easy to talk to very friendly and provided us with a lot of good information.
February 17, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThe most competent MD. I have found. I am so fortunate to have him as my primary doctor, he has my trust totally.
January 19, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca listens carefully and has clearly discussed my medical issues and treatment options with me. He is very knowledgeable and personable, and I feel confident about the medical care he is providing me.
December 21, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHis attention is excellent, he investigates and asks questions about what one presents in order to give a positive diagnosis. [TRANSLATED]
November 23, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca is knowledgeable, a great problem-solver, kind, a clear communicator, and humble. For example, he checked with colleagues after I left to consider all options for my ongoing infection. He then called me later that evening to discuss his new findings and made suggestions for how I could receive the new treatment the very next morning. After he called back, my husband (who had been at the appointment with me) and I simultaneously looked at each other and said, "He's REALLY good (at his job)." It's such a relief to have excellent health care providers like Dr. Menchaca when you're not feeling well and have brain fog with an ongoing problem. Thank you for your good work!
November 23, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTEREl doctor es muy profesional ,educado y respetuoso. Observa y escucha con atención todas mis inquietudes. Orgulloso de que sea mi doctor primario. Cubrió todas mis espectativas
November 10, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca took the time to listen to my concerns, asked questions, and explained his reasoning for his observations and recommendations. He spoke to me with respect and true concern.
November 09, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca was very thorough and knowledgeable and discussed everything in a clear and engaging manner.
November 03, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThis was my first experience with Dr Menchaca. I am very pleased after that visit and feel very comfortable with him. Looking forward to having Dr. Menchaca for my primary physician.
November 03, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERFor an initial visit he was very thorough in reviewing test results and provided explanations for any concerns
October 20, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERProfessional, informed, empathetic, and an excellent communicator.
October 13, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERSeemed personable and capable.
October 06, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe seemed to really care about how I felt and what my needs were.
October 06, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDespite just meeting me, he demonstrated compassion and his interest in getting to know me better. Prior to my appointment. I was nervous having to select a new provider to replace our retiring primary provider. I am confident we will receive excellent care. Thank you
October 05, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Menchaca listens. He came across as an interested party in my health. Not arrogant. Knowledgeable and good "bedside manner". Enthusiastically engaged in my health. It is helping me get busy in maintaining my own health. After one visit I think I have a Dr. I will trust. Was honest with him. Feel he was honest with me.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Biomedical Informatics -Research Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Medicine
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)Education history
Residency Internal Medicine; Primary Care Track, Medical Innovation Distinction - Emory University School of Medicine Resident Professional Medical Medicine; Community Health Fellowship - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School M.D. Undergraduate Major: History and Science (focus in Computer Science); Secondary: Economics; Citation: Spanish - Harvard University B.A. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Menchaca, JT (2025). For AI in Primary Care, Start With the Problem. Ann Fam Med, 23(1), 5-6.
- Cocoros NM, Kirby C, Zambarano B, Ochoa A, Eberhardt K, Rocchio Sb C, Ursprung WS, Nielsen VM, Durham NN, Menchaca JT, Josephson M, Erani D, Hafer E, Weiss M, Herrick B, Callahan M, Isaac T, Klompas M (2020). RiskScape: A Data Visualization and Aggregation Platform for Public Health Surveillance Using Routine Electronic Health Record Data. Am J Public Health, 111(2), 269-276. (Read full publication)
- Gruber S, Krakower D, Menchaca JT, Hsu K, Hawrusik R, Maro JC, Cocoros NM, Kruskal BA, Wilson IB, Mayer KH, Klompas M (2020). Using electronic health records to identify candidates for human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis: An application of super learning to risk prediction when the outcome is rare. Stat Med, 39(23), 3059-3073. (Read full publication)
- Li X, Klompas M, Menchaca JT, Young JG (2019). Effects of daily treatment with acid suppressants for stress ulcer prophylaxis on risk of ventilator-associated events. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, 41(2), 187-193. (Read full publication)
- Krakower DS, Gruber S, Hsu K, Menchaca JT, Maro JC, Kruskal BA, Wilson IB, Mayer KH, Klompas M (2019). Development and validation of an automated HIV prediction algorithm to identify candidates for pre-exposure prophylaxis: a modelling study. Lancet HIV, 6(10), e696-e704. (Read full publication)
- Caroff DA, Menchaca JT, Zhang Z, Rhee C, Calderwood MS, Kubiak DW, Yokoe DS, Klompas M (2019). Oral vancomycin prophylaxis during systemic antibiotic exposure to prevent Clostridiodes difficile infection relapses. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, 40(6), 662-667. (Read full publication)
- Dee EC, Hsu KK, Kruskal BA, Menchaca JT, Zambarano B, Cocoros N, Herrick B, Weiss MDP, Hafer E, Erani D, Josephson M, Young J, Torrone EA, Flagg EW, Klompas M (2018). Temporal Patterns in Chlamydia Repeat Testing in Massachusetts. Am J Prev Med, 56(3), 458-463. (Read full publication)
- Rhee C, Dantes R, Epstein L, Murphy DJ, Seymour CW, Iwashyna TJ, Kadri SS, Angus DC, Danner RL, Fiore AE, Jernigan JA, Martin GS, Septimus E, Warren DK, Karcz A, Chan C, Menchaca JT, Wang R, Gruber S, Klompas M, CDC Prevention Epicenter Program (2017). Incidence and Trends of Sepsis in US Hospitals Using Clinical vs Claims Data, 2009-2014. JAMA, 318(13), 1241-1249. (Read full publication)
- Klompas M, Cocoros NM, Menchaca JT, Erani D, Hafer E, Herrick B, Josephson M, Lee M, Payne Weiss MD, Zambarano B, Eberhardt KR, Malenfant J, Nasuti L, Land T (2017). State and Local Chronic Disease Surveillance Using Electronic Health Record Systems. Am J Public Health, 107(9), 1406-1412. (Read full publication)
- Klompas M, Li L, Menchaca JT, Gruber S, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epicenters Program (2016). Ultra-Short-Course Antibiotics for Patients With Suspected Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia but Minimal and Stable Ventilator Settings. Clin Infect Dis, 64(7), 870-876. (Read full publication)
- Kadri SS, Rhee C, Strich JR, Morales MK, Hohmann S, Menchaca J, Suffredini AF, Danner RL, Klompas M (2016). Estimating Ten-Year Trends in Septic Shock Incidence and Mortality in United States Academic Medical Centers Using Clinical Data. Chest, 151(2), 278-285. (Read full publication)
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