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Karly Ann Pippitt
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 207 reviews )

Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
  • Dr. Pippitt attended medical school at the University of Utah and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Utah, where she was a chief medical resident. She practices at Sugarhouse clinic part time and teaches medical students at the University. Dr. Pippitt enjoys seeing patients of all age ranges and has an interest in pediatrics, women's health, headaches and contraception. She likes working with patients to help them achieve their personal goals to improve their health. She and her husband live in Salt Lake City.

    ​Very limited availability for new patients.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 207 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.

    December 17, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Karly makes me feel comfortable.

    December 14, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Pippitt is THE BEST!!!

    December 12, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is the best!! I no longer have Blue Cross Blue Shield but I self pay just so I can keep her as my primary physician. Love her!!

    December 12, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is very amazing and caring and is very knowledgeable! She is up to date on the newest scientific studies and treatments and is very helpful with all of our questions and very good at communicating with me. She is a godsend for me and my circumstances.

    December 09, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr pippitt is the best! Her knowledge, kindness, and attention makes her the best doctor for my family.

    November 29, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Pippitt is so knowledgeable. She's kind & caring & works with my other providers . She listens to all of my concerns. Makes good plans for my recovery. I really care for her alot. She's always has a smile . Highly recommended

    September 16, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr, Pippitt is an excellent and caring physician with a great depth of medical knowledge. She has been my doctor for a number of years and is very good about treating my aging body.

    September 08, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 1 out of 5

    spent two seconds with me

    August 24, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Best!

  • Dr. Pippitt attended medical school at the University of Utah and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Utah, where she was a chief medical resident. She practices at Sugarhouse clinic part time and teaches medical students at the University. Dr. Pippitt enjoys seeing patients of all age ranges and has an interest in pediatrics, women's health, headaches and contraception. She likes working with patients to help them achieve their personal goals to improve their health. She and her husband live in Salt Lake City.

    ​Very limited availability for new patients.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Professor (Clinical)
    Neurology -Adjunct Professor
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

    Chief Resident Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - College of Idaho B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Gardner E, W Owens R, T Fortenberry K, Pippitt K, J Ose D, Cochella S (2024). Evaluation of enhanced mental and behavioral health training for family medicine residents: a research protocol. BMC Prim Care, 25(1), 434. (Read full publication)
    2. Case GA, Pippitt K (2024). Near Naked Vulnerability. Acad Med, 99(5), 582. (Read full publication)
    3. Colbert-Getz JM, Lindsley J, Moore KB, Formosa T, Pippitt K (2022). Promotion of a Mastery Orientation to Learning in Medical School: Implementation of the Not Yet Pass Grade. Acad Med, 98(1), 52-56. (Read full publication)
    4. Pippitt KA, Moore KB, Lindsley JE, Cariello PF, Smith AG, Formosa T, Moser K, Morton DA, Colbert-Getz JM, Chow CJ (2022). Assessment for Learning with Ungraded and Graded Assessments. Med Sci Educ, 32(5), 1045-1054. (Read full publication)
    5. Pippitt KA, Chow CJ, Case GA (2021). Instagram as a virtual art display for medical students. Can Med Educ J, 12(3), 174-175. (Read full publication)
    6. Schwedt TJ, Sahai-Srivastava S, Murinova N, Birlea M, Ahmed Z, Digre K, Lopez K, Mullally W, Blaya MT, Pippitt K, Cutrer FM, DeLange J, Schecht H, Rizzoli P, Lane J, Wald J, Cortez MM, Martin VT, Spare NM, Hentz JG, Robert T, Dodick DW, MOTS Investigators (2021). Determinants of pain interference and headache impact in patients who have chronic migraine with medication overuse: Results from the MOTS trial. Cephalalgia, 41(10), 3331024211006903. (Read full publication)
    7. Casanova R, Miller V, Cheon J, Gilmore L, Barron R, Cannaday R, Case G, Digre K, Jensen J, McGregor AJ, Pippitt K, Davidge-Pitts C, Pomeroy B, Webster D, Jenkins M (2019). Field Test Results of Sex- and Gender-Specific Health Multimedia Case-Based Learning Modules. J Womens Health (Larchmt), 28(12), 1755-1761. (Read full publication)
    8. Ozudogru S, Neufeld A, Katz BJ, Baggaley S, Pippitt K, Zhang Y, Digre KB (2019). Reduced Visual Quality of Life Associated with Migraine is Most Closely Correlated with Symptoms of Dry Eye. Headache, 59(10), 1714-1721. (Read full publication)
    9. Locke A, Stoesser K, Pippitt K (2019). Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part II. Counseling Recommendations. Am Fam Physician, 100(4), 219-226. (Read full publication)
    10. Gunning K, Kiraly B, Pippitt K (2019). Lice and Scabies: Treatment Update. Am Fam Physician, 99(10), 635-642. (Read full publication)
    11. Trovato A, Gunning K, Pippitt K (2017). Vaccination Rates in Patients With Medical Indications for the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine in a Family Medicine Clinic. J Pharm Pract, 32(2), 154-157. (Read full publication)
    12. Hanson LL, Ahmed Z, Katz BJ, Warner JEA, Crum AV, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Baggaley S, Pippitt K, Cortez MM, Digre KB (2018). Patients With Migraine Have Substantial Reductions in Measures of Visual Quality of Life. Headache, 58(7), 1007-1013. (Read full publication)
    13. Lindsley JE, Morton DA, Pippitt K, Lamb S, Colbert-Getz JM (2016). The Two-Stage Examination: A Method to Assess Individual Competence and Collaborative Problem Solving in Medical Students. Acad Med, 91(10), 1384-1387. (Read full publication)
    14. Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning K (2016). Bone disease in patients with kidney disease: A tricky interplay. J Fam Pract, 65(9), 606-12. (Read full publication)
    15. Pippitt K, Li M, Gurgle HE (2016). Diabetes Mellitus: Screening and Diagnosis. Am Fam Physician, 93(2), 103-9. (Read full publication)
    16. Colbert-Getz JM, Pippitt K, Chan B (2015). Developing a situational judgment test blueprint for assessing the non-cognitive skills of applicants to the University of Utah School of Medicine, the United States. J Educ Eval Health Prof, 12, 51. (Read full publication)
    17. Pippitt K, Moloney-Johns A, Jalilibahabadi S, Gren LH (2015). Collaboration versus competition: an interprofessional education experience. Fam Med, 47(4), 298-301. (Read full publication)
    18. Robinson M, Gunning K, Pippitt K, McAdam-Marx C, Jennings BT (2013). Team-based approach to addressing simvastatin safety concerns. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003), 53(5), 539-44. (Read full publication)

    Letter

    1. Pippitt K, Junkins S, Baggaley S (2017). Practical Barriers to Project ECHO Innovations. [Letter to the editor]. Acad Med, 92(3), 277-278. (Read full publication)
    2. Pippitt K, Gunning K, Traylor K (2016). Re: The Diversity of Providers on the Family Medicine Team. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Board Fam Med, 29(3), 424. (Read full publication)
    3. Pippitt K, Gunning K (2014). Lidocaine for Pain Control During IUD Placement. [Letter to the editor]. Am Fam Physician, 90(9), 612. (Read full publication)

    Other

    1. Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning K (2017). Erratum. J Fam Pract (65(11), pp. 754-756). United States. (Read full publication)