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Kathleen S. Irby
( out of 70 reviews )

Kathleen S. Irby, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
  • 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

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

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 70 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Amazingly productive virtual appointment with an extremely skilled empathetic medical practitioner- if not handled the right way, the topic of palliative care could be uncomfortable. not at all so with Dr. IRBY. Highly recommend

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Irby was amazing! She was very patient and I never felt rushed. My son is very complicated and she came into the appointment saying that she had already reviewed his history and had some questions. It made me feel well cared for. We left the appointment feeling like we were in wonderful hands.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Irby listened, and asked thoughtful questions of me

    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!

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    A great doctor/person The University Health is lucky to have her on staff

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    she was great, listened to my concerns

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Irby is very caring and patient.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    A very caring doctor. She took time to explain things and never made us feel rushed.

  • 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

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