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American Board of Family MedicinePatient Rating
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, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERKarly makes me feel comfortable.
December 14, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt is THE BEST!!!
December 12, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe 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, 2025CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERShe 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, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr pippitt is the best! Her knowledge, kindness, and attention makes her the best doctor for my family.
November 29, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. 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, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr, 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, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERspent two seconds with me
August 24, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThe Best!
August 17, 2025CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERDr. Pippitt is an extremely intelligent, insightful, thoughtful, and caring person and physician. She and her staff have gone the extra mile for me in working through my medical issues. The U is fortunate to have such people on their staff.
August 13, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent clinician with a pleasant and helpful attitude. She spends a lot of time explaining the medical facts and is kind and compassionate . Good listener and great communicator .
July 12, 2025CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERDr. Pippitt is an amazing provider. She has always treated me really well and I'm very comfortable talking with her about anything. She has been my provider for years and done everything she can to help me with not only my migraines, but everything else she can help with. I know she will always do her best to look out for me.
July 02, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt is simply an outstanding physician. She listens, is thoughtful, and is completely up to date on the latest literature. Her recommendations are evidence based but simultaneously delivered with humanity. Our conversation felt like a true partnership. I would highly recommend her to anyone lucky enough to get on her schedule, she's the best!
June 29, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERGreat doctor! Warm and caring and treats you with respect. Listens carefully.
June 26, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent professional care focused on individual concerns. Recommend highly.
June 25, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERGret doctor!
June 12, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERPrompt and on time . Good clinical skills combined with great communication skills and a plesant attitude . Knowedgable , kind , patient and compassionate - what more can you ask for ! .She explained the recommendations of the consultants and the need for change in medicines . Glad to have her as my PCP .
June 08, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDoctor Pippitt was very enthusiastic and engaging. Answered my questions thoughtfully but with a smile! I felt very comfortable around her just having met her for the first time. I felt I was important to her.
June 05, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt is truly amazing. She is caring, professional and always willing to listen
May 30, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt is the perfect PCP. She is funny, caring, relaxed, and so smart. She makes room for my appointments when I need them, and she is always willing to listen to any concern I have with care and concern. 10/10
May 14, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt puts me at ease over various concerns and takes great care of me every time.
May 11, 2025CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTEROutstanding. Unfortunately sheÕs rare
May 11, 2025CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERShe's so kind and very caring. Amazing
April 24, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERKarly is always positive and cheerful. She takes the time you need to see her.
April 16, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Pippitt is a smart, kind , and caring doctor. We trust her and she always takes time to discuss our concerns and explain her recommendations.
April 11, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERAs I said earlier she is very professional at the same time friendly and approachable . She is also very knowledgable , caring and listens carefully to our concerns . Would highly recommend her .
April 10, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Pippitt is a true professional . She is a knowedgable, kind, competent and empathetic .Took excellent care of us during the visit .
April 03, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe is a professional and a great listener.
March 31, 2025CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERWonderful experience, very good at explaining diagnosis and answering questions.
March 30, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERIt was very nice to have her take time to introduce herself. She was also interested in my health and my treatment. She was courteous and professional and to take time from her busy schedule just added to my feeling of well bring and care
March 29, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt is an amazing physician. Can she be cloned so all my friends who want to get in to her can?
March 26, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt makes me feel like she truly cares about me.
March 26, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe was good listener and excellent clinician . Kind, compassionate and knoweldgable . Took good care of my concerns and explained plans and follow up
February 20, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery professional and, yet, still friendly.
February 13, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Pippitt is the best!
February 05, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent physician
December 19, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt is a gift to medicine and patients everywhere.
December 11, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe was professional but also warm engaging, I felt like she cared about us.
November 22, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe is so awesome!!! She listens and takes excellent care of you
November 17, 2024CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERDr. Pippitt is a very caring and personable doctor. She actually listens to what you have to say and try to help you figure out what is actually causing you pain. I'm so glad to have her as my doctor and don't know where I'd be today without her.
November 15, 2024CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERWonderful to meet you and very thorough in speaking with you about your needs.
November 14, 2024CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERFriendly, offered additional options without being prompted.
October 16, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe is an excellent doctor with wonderful follow through.
October 13, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Pippitt is the very best!!!!!
October 12, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI like coming to see Dr Pippitt, she is someone I trust with my health.
October 04, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe's the greatest person I know. She's very friendly and compassionate. She always takes good care of her patients
October 01, 2024CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERYou will feel like you are talking with a good friend. She is a very good listener and never in a hurry to get to the next appointment.
September 28, 2024CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERShe is a wonderful Dr. That cares for her patients & takes time to listen & help you with your health.
September 27, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Pippitt is an excellent provider, constantly vigilant with her patients.
September 20, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERBest doctor I've ever had! Very knowledgeable, and is able to help me with anything I need!
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Professor (Clinical)
Neurology -Adjunct Professor
Board Certification American Board of Family MedicineEducation 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
- 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)
- Case GA, Pippitt K (2024). Near Naked Vulnerability. Acad Med, 99(5), 582. (Read full publication)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Gunning K, Kiraly B, Pippitt K (2019). Lice and Scabies: Treatment Update. Am Fam Physician, 99(10), 635-642. (Read full publication)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Pippitt K, Li M, Gurgle HE (2016). Diabetes Mellitus: Screening and Diagnosis. Am Fam Physician, 93(2), 103-9. (Read full publication)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning K (2017). Erratum. J Fam Pract (65(11), pp. 754-756). United States. (Read full publication)
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