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Karen M. Gunning
( out of 22 reviews )

Karen M. Gunning, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, FCCP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106

Dr Gunning received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah and completed a postgraduate residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington. She is a Professor (Clinical) of Pharmacotherapy, Associate Dean of Community Engagement, Adjunct Professor of Family & Preventive Medicine, and clinical pharmacist for the Family Medicine Residency Program at University of Utah Health. Dr Gunning has received the College of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year Award three times, and Specialty Teacher of the Year for the Family Medicine Residency Program twice; as well as receiving the Utah Society for Health System Pharmacist of the Year Award. In 2016, she received the University of Utah Distinguished Teaching award.

As a clinical pharmacist working directly with the Family Medicine Care team at the Sugarhouse Clinic, Dr Gunning has interests in broad areas in family medicine drug therapy; with special interest in the care of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol; and in managing drug therapy for contraception, menopause, osteoporosis and gender related health issues.

Board Certification

Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (Sub: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy)

Patient Rating

5.0 /5
( out of 22 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

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.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She rocks! No, she rules! No, she rocks!

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very thorough and easy to understand - better so than my physician

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is the most awesome person doctor I have ever met! She is the best, she makes me wanna do the things that I should be doing and doesn't berate me when I fall below where I should be! I wish everybody had experience of working with Karen, She's a joy!!!

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

If anybody gets a chance to work with Dr. Denning, take it, take that time and find out how much better your life will be with diabetes. She is awesome.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is the absolute best person!! She is caring she's thoughtful. She listens to what you have to say. She helps you help yourself in the decision-making. I wouldn't be where I am today if it was For Karen Gunderson!!! She treats you like I am the only patient she has! Awesome, awesome awesome

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Without Karen and Dr. Sullivan, I'd be a mess. They are so kind and understanding and keep me on top of the game letting me know what I'm supposed to be doing and helping me do it.! Karen is just my soulmate, I can, and do tell her more than I share with most people! she listens is so unjudgmental and it makes me want to do better!

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I really liked talking to her. She answered all my concerns .

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Gunning is an excellent example of the great people at the University of Utah in Sugar House.! she works with Dr. Sullivan and between the two keep me on the right track! I've never had better care!

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was awesome and polite just awesome

Dr Gunning received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah and completed a postgraduate residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington. She is a Professor (Clinical) of Pharmacotherapy, Associate Dean of Community Engagement, Adjunct Professor of Family & Preventive Medicine, and clinical pharmacist for the Family Medicine Residency Program at University of Utah Health. Dr Gunning has received the College of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year Award three times, and Specialty Teacher of the Year for the Family Medicine Residency Program twice; as well as receiving the Utah Society for Health System Pharmacist of the Year Award. In 2016, she received the University of Utah Distinguished Teaching award.

As a clinical pharmacist working directly with the Family Medicine Care team at the Sugarhouse Clinic, Dr Gunning has interests in broad areas in family medicine drug therapy; with special interest in the care of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol; and in managing drug therapy for contraception, menopause, osteoporosis and gender related health issues.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Adjunct Professor
Pharmacotherapy -Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification
Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (Sub: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy)

Education history

Undergraduate Pharmacy - Oregon State University B.S.
Doctoral Training Pharmacy - University of Utah Pharm.D.
Residency Family Medicine/Primary Care Pharmacy - University of Washington, Departments of Pharmacy and Family Medicine Resident

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Gunning K, Kiraly B, Pippitt (2019). Lice and Scabies: Treatment Update. American family physician, 99(10), 635-642.
  2. Gunning K, Pippitt K, Kiraly B, Sayler (2012). Pediculosis and scabies: treatment update. American family physician, 86(6), 535-41.
  3. Kiraly B, Gunning K, Leiser (2008). Primary care issues in patients with mental illness. American family physician, 78(3), 355-62.
  4. Magill MK, Gunning K, Saffel-Shrier S, Gay (2003). New developments in the management of hypertension. American family physician, 68(5), 853-8.
  5. Farrell TW, Tomoaia-Cotisel A, Scammon DL, Brunisholz K, Kim J, Day J, Gren LH, Wallace S, Gunning K, Tabler J, Magill M (2015). Impact of an integrated transition management program in primary care on hospital readmissions. Journal for healthcare quality, 37(1), 81-92.
  6. Unni S, Yao Y, Milne N, Gunning K, Curtis JR, LaFleur (2015). An evaluation of clinical risk factors for estimating fracture risk in postmenopausal osteoporosis using an electronic medical record database. Osteoporosis international, 26(2), 581-7.
  7. Saffel-Shrier S, Gunning K, Van Hala S, Farrell T, Lehmann W, Egger M, Miniclier (2012). Residency redesign to accommodate trends in geriatrics: an RC-FM variance to establish a patient-centered medical home in an assisted living facility. Family medicine, 44(2), 128-31.
  8. Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning (2016). Bone disease in patients with kidney disease: A tricky interplay. The Journal of family practice, 65(9), 606-12.
  9. Prunuske J, Cochella S, Gunning (2003). Is single-dose levonorgestrel as effective as other emergency contraception regimens?. The Journal of family practice, 52(4), 268, 271-2.
  10. Campbell BG, Ketchell D, Gunning (2003). Clinical inquiries. Do calcium supplements prevent postmenopausal osteoporotic fractures?. The Journal of family practice, 52(3), 234, 237.
  11. American College of Clinical Pharmacy., Cheang KI, Ott C, Garner S, Campbell H, Hansen L, Ma Q, Nazeri E, Gunning K, Wermeling (2008). Research in women and special populations. Pharmacotherapy, 28(9), 1203.
  12. American College of Clinical Pharmacy., Hatton RC, Chavez ML, Jackson E, Maurey J, Barriere SL, Couchenour R, Evens RP, Gunning K, Hume AL, Hutchison LC, Matzke GR, Noviasky JA, Rospond RM, Kelloway JS, Stevenson JG, Vanderveen RP, Verme-Gibboney CN, Walters (2008). Pharmacists and industry: guidelines for ethical interactions. Pharmacotherapy, 28(3), 410-20.
  13. Tak CR, Gunning K, Kim J, Sherwin CM, Ruble JH, Nickman NA, Biskupiak J (2019). The effect of a prescription order requirement for pharmacist-administered vaccination on herpes zoster vaccination rates. Vaccine, 37(4), 631-636.
  14. McAdam-Marx C, Tak C, Petigara T, Jones NW, Yoo M, Briley MS, Gunning K, Gren (2019). Impact of a guideline-based best practice alert on pneumococcal vaccination rates in adults in a primary care setting. BMC health services research, 19(1), 474.
  15. Kiraly B, Gunning (2008). A case of pancreatitis associated with aripiprazole in the absence of hyperglycemia. Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry, 10(6), 484-5.
  16. Tak CR, Kessler LT, Scott MA, Gunning K (2019). Pharmacist-prescribed hormonal contraception: A review of the current landscape. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 59(5), 633-641.
  17. Westberg SM, Beatty SJ, Corona AR, Deines S, Gunning KM, Gurgle HE, Holtan HS, Marciniak MW, McConnell KJ, McGivney MAS, Patel R (2018). Residency pathways to ambulatory care practice: Essential insights for students, residents, and educators. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 58(4), 372-376.
  18. Robinson M, Gunning K, Pippitt K, McAdam-Marx C, Jennings B (2013). Team-based approach to addressing simvastatin safety concerns. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 53(5), 539-44.
  19. LaFleur J, McBeth C, Gunning K, Oderda L, Steinvoort C, Oderda G (2006). Prevalence of drug-related problems and cost-savings opportunities in medicaid high utilizers identified by a pharmacist-run drug regimen review center. Journal of managed care pharmacy, 12(8), 677-85.
  20. Cox N, Tak CR, Cochella SE, Leishman E, Gunning (2018). Impact of Pharmacist Previsit Input to Providers on Chronic Opioid Prescribing Safety. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 31(1), 105-112.
  21. Trovato A, Gunning K, Pippitt (2019). Vaccination Rates in Patients With Medical Indications for the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine in a Family Medicine Clinic. Journal of pharmacy practice, 32(2), 154-157.
  22. Brown K, Fortenberry K, Gren L, Gunning K, McAdam-Marx (2017). Achievement of Adequate Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Comorbid Mental Health Conditions Treated in a Primary Care Setting. Diabetes spectrum, 30(4), 277-287.
  23. McAdam-Marx C, Dahal A, Jennings B, Singhal M, Gunning (2015). The effect of a diabetes collaborative care management program on clinical and economic outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy, 21(6), 452-68.

Letter

  1. Pippitt K, Gunning (2014). Lidocaine for Pain Control During IUD Placement. American family physician, 90(9), 612.
  2. Kiraly B, Gunning K, Pippitt (2013). Additional techniques for diagnosing scabies. In reply. American family physician, 87(8), 536.
  3. Pippitt K, Gunning K, Traylor (2016). Re: The Diversity of Providers on the Family Medicine Team. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 29(3), 424.

Other

  1. Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning (2016). Erratum. The Journal of family practice, 65(11), 754-756.