Kathleen S. Irby
( out of 53 reviews )

Kathleen S. Irby, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

  • Dr. Katie Irby was born in raised in Nebraska, where she also attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for her undergraduate education and then attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center for medical school. Through volunteering during these early experiences, she discovered a passion for end-of-life care as well as for the care of children and adolescents. She was able to combine her interests with a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and was thrilled to match to the University of Utah Med-Peds program. During residency, Dr. Irby continued to cultivate an interest in Palliative Medicine and also discovered a frequently unmet need for many patients- support through the transition from pediatric care to adult care for patients with chronic diseases of childhood. Dr. Irby completed additional fellowship training to pursue these areas of interest, first in Houston, TX with a fellowship in Adult Developmental Medicine (care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from childhood) and then with a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine back at the University of Utah. Dr. Irby now works as an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital, splitting her time between pediatric complex care and adult Palliative Medicine and adult developmental disabilities. She is growing the new ADMAT clinic (Adult Developmental Medicine and Transition), focused on providing comprehensive primary care for adults with IDD. Dr. Irby is able to support individuals with IDD as they navigate transitioning from pediatric to adult care systems and provide comprehensive primary care for individuals who meet criteria for the ADMAT clinic. She is also able to support adults with serious and chronic health problems through subspecialty care in Palliative Medicine.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 53 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 05, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Irby is understanding and knowledgeable is is genuinely concerned about the care of her patients.

    May 19, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Thank you for your care and concern, you are an excellent provider.

    April 25, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Irby is Amazing, her caring manner and ability to pinpoint issues and remain connected to her patients is wonderful. Highly recommend!

    April 13, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Irby is very caring and patient.

    April 03, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I saw Dr. Irby virtually. She is easy to talk to and tries to help any way she can.

    March 22, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I always like Dr Irby. She addressed my leaking G tube. Made me feel less worried.

    March 18, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Tired of trying to navigate complex medical care for your disabled, special needs adult all on your own? Dr. Irby, at the AD-MAT clinic, has become our amazing wheelhouse for directing and managing medical needs quickly and efficiently. We love the fact that she knows who is best to see for referrals and that she can address multiple medical issues all in one appointment. Her kindness, patience, and attention to the ever so important details that keep our disabled adult healthy make appointments doable and worthwhile. We are so thankful for Dr. Irby and the niche she is able to fill for adult patients with disabilities. We love you Dr. Irby.

    March 01, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Irby makes me feel very comfortable. She's kind and caring. She is trying to help me with pain I've suffered with for years.

    February 13, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    It was the first time I met her and it was a wonderful surprise. I was a little nervous and she put me at ease.

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  • Dr. Katie Irby was born in raised in Nebraska, where she also attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for her undergraduate education and then attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center for medical school. Through volunteering during these early experiences, she discovered a passion for end-of-life care as well as for the care of children and adolescents. She was able to combine her interests with a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and was thrilled to match to the University of Utah Med-Peds program. During residency, Dr. Irby continued to cultivate an interest in Palliative Medicine and also discovered a frequently unmet need for many patients- support through the transition from pediatric care to adult care for patients with chronic diseases of childhood. Dr. Irby completed additional fellowship training to pursue these areas of interest, first in Houston, TX with a fellowship in Adult Developmental Medicine (care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from childhood) and then with a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine back at the University of Utah. Dr. Irby now works as an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital, splitting her time between pediatric complex care and adult Palliative Medicine and adult developmental disabilities. She is growing the new ADMAT clinic (Adult Developmental Medicine and Transition), focused on providing comprehensive primary care for adults with IDD. Dr. Irby is able to support individuals with IDD as they navigate transitioning from pediatric to adult care systems and provide comprehensive primary care for individuals who meet criteria for the ADMAT clinic. She is also able to support adults with serious and chronic health problems through subspecialty care in Palliative Medicine.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Pediatrics -Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Academic Divisions General Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Education history

    Fellowship Hospice and Palliative Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Fellowship Adult Developmental Medicine - Baylor College of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine-Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Nutrition Science - University of Nebraska–Lincoln B.S.