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Joy L. English
( out of 300 reviews )

Joy L. English, MD, RMSK

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Snowbird Clinic

Snowbird Clinic
Snowbird
801-646-4800

Injury Clinic

Orthopaedic Injury Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
  • Joy English, MD, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She is a member of the Sports Medicine Division within the Department of Orthopaedics, Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Injury Clinic, and Chairperson of the Lifestyle Medicine Consult service at the University of Utah. Dr. English serves as the head team physician for the Real Monarchs, University of Utah Women’s Indoor Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams and is a medical provider for U.S. Speedskating. She is also a core educator in the School of Medicine and serves as the domain expert for musculoskeletal medicine and as a course director in the preclinical medical school curriculum.

    Dr. English enjoys providing care for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and is passionate about empowering her patients in their health-promotion journey. In her lifestyle medicine clinics, Dr. English provides comprehensive one-on-one counseling on evidence-based lifestyle interventions in the areas of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management that can be used in the prevention, treatment, and even reversal of chronic medical conditions.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine)
    American Board of Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
    American Board of Lifestyle Medicine

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 300 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.

    October 29, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr English is excellent. I feel fortunate to be in her care

    October 25, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    See previous review in survey. Perfect!

    October 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. English is the very best! I have been taking my son to her for sports injuries for years because I have great confidence and trust in her knowledge and abilities.

    October 20, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    She exudes competence and expertise. I felt she was treating me to the best of her knowledge.

    October 19, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excelente doctora. Me encantó la forma que explica . Todo muy detallado.

    October 19, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    She is competent and caring.

    October 18, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr English is everything you look for in an engaged physician. I She is professional, smart, emotionally intelligent, compassionate and genuine. Best Dr. interaction I have experienced in a long time.

    October 16, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. English was wonderful. Listened and explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend!

    October 13, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr English is exceptional! She is an intelligent and perceptive doctor who listens with empathy! She gives her Dr English is an exceptional doctor! She is intelligent and listens with empathy providing outstanding care!

  • Joy English, MD, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She is a member of the Sports Medicine Division within the Department of Orthopaedics, Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Injury Clinic, and Chairperson of the Lifestyle Medicine Consult service at the University of Utah. Dr. English serves as the head team physician for the Real Monarchs, University of Utah Women’s Indoor Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams and is a medical provider for U.S. Speedskating. She is also a core educator in the School of Medicine and serves as the domain expert for musculoskeletal medicine and as a course director in the preclinical medical school curriculum.

    Dr. English enjoys providing care for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and is passionate about empowering her patients in their health-promotion journey. In her lifestyle medicine clinics, Dr. English provides comprehensive one-on-one counseling on evidence-based lifestyle interventions in the areas of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management that can be used in the prevention, treatment, and even reversal of chronic medical conditions.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine)
    American Board of Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
    American Board of Lifestyle Medicine

    Education history

    Fellowship Primary Care Sports Medicine - University of Utah Fellow
    Emergency Medicine Ultrasound; Area of Focus: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Cook County Hospital/Rush University Medical Center Fellow
    Chief Resident Emergency Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Chief Resident
    Emergency Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Rush Medical College M.D.
    Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry - North Park University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Cushman DM, Petrin Z, Cummings K, Eby SF, English J, Teramoto M (2021). Sonographic Screening of Distance Runners for the Development of Future Achilles and Patellar Tendon Pain. Clin J Sport Med, 32, 493-500. (Read full article)
    2. Cushman DM, Ross B, Teramoto M, English J, Joyner JR, Bosley J (2020). Identification of Knee Effusions With Ultrasound: A Comparison of Three Methods. Clin J Sport Med, 32(1), e19-e22. (Read full article)