Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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Patient Rating
Patients overwhelmingly praise Dr. Pham for her expertise, thoroughness, clear communication, and willingness to listen; many say she explains treatment options, follows up on test results, and has significantly improved their migraine care. Reviewers commonly note she involves patients in decisions, is compassionate, and provides individualized plans. A minority of comments raise concerns about scheduling and wait times, feeling rushed, or occasional impersonal encounters. Overall feedback is highly positive with occasional criticisms about timeliness and bedside manner.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Neurology
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Major: Exercise Physiology; Minor: Chemistry - University of Utah | B.S. |
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| Graduate Training | Public Health - University of Utah School of Medicine | M.P.H. |
| Graduate Training | Study Abroad ¿ Global Health in Ghana - University of Utah School of Medicine | |
| Graduate Training | Global Health - University of Utah School of Medicine | Graduate Certificate |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine | Preliminary Intern |
| Residency | Adult Neurology - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Chief Resident | Adult Neurology Residency Wellness - University of Utah School of Medicine | Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Headache Medicine - Stanford Health Care | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Keenan KE, Mears CS, Skedros JG (2017). Utility of osteon circularity for determining species and interpreting load history in primates and nonprimates. Am J Phys Anthropol, 162(4), 657-681.
- Skedros JG, Keenan KE, Cooper DML, Bloebaum RD (2014). Histocompositional organization and toughening mechanisms in antler. J Struct Biol, 187(2), 129-148.
- Skedros JG, Keenan KE, Updike WS, Oliver MR (2014). Failed Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Caused by Recurrent Candida glabrata Infection with Prior Serratia marcescens Coinfection. Case Rep Infect Dis, 2014, 142428.
- Williams EA, Keenan KE, Ansong D, Simpson LM, Boakye I, Boaheng JM, Awuah D, Nkyi CA, Nyannor I, Arhin B, Alder S, Benson LS, Dickerson TT (2013). The burden and correlates of hypertension in rural Ghana: a cross-sectional study. Diabetes Metab Syndr, 7(3), 123-8.
- Skedros JG, Keenan KE, Trachtenberg JD (2013). Candida glabrata olecranon bursitis treated with bursectomy and intravenous caspofungin. J Surg Orthop Adv, 22(2), 179-82.
- Skedros JG, Keenan KE, Williams TJ, Kiser CJ (2013). Secondary osteon size and collagen/lamellar organization ("osteon morphotypes") are not coupled, but potentially adapt independently for local strain mode or magnitude. J Struct Biol, 181(2), 95-107.
- Keenan KE, Skedros JG (2012). A patient with clavicle fracture and recurrent scapular winging with spontaneous resolutions. Case Rep Orthop, 2012, 603726.
- Skedros JG, Kiser CJ, Keenan KE, Thomas SC (2011). Analysis of osteon morphotype scoring schemes for interpreting load history: evaluation in the chimpanzee femur. J Anat, 218(5), 480-99.
Review
- Swartwood S, Pham K, Candee MS (2020). Pediatric Migraine Phenomena and Variants: Don't Let Them Go Over Your Head. [Review]. Curr Pain Headache Rep, 24, (9), 47.
Exceptional care
Dr Pham knows her stuff, was thorough and patient, explained things to me in plain English. I felt seen, heard, and cared for. I'm looking forward to working with her.
I am never disappointed with Dr. Pham. She's brilliant
Dr. Pham is so relatable! I LOVE her!
She did not care. Staff was excellent.
Dr Pham is a wonderful physician--efficient, knowledgeable, kind, thorough. Though I wish that I had no need to see her, I look forward to my visits because I know that she will take my current status into account and bring any new developments in the field to help in my care.
Dr Pham is very compassionate & caring. Due to low staffing, she apologized to me for seeing me so late. I appreciated that she was considerate of my time. Thank you, Dr Pham.
Prescription prescribed By Dr. That have and have CoPay and over the counter
I couldn't ask for a better provider. Dr. Pham is amazing and I feel like she truly cares about my wellbeing.
Outstanding Doctor!
Very caring and helpful, she listens to you before making a decision
This was my first visit with Dr. Pham after my previous physician retired, and she obviously had done her homework on my case before we met. She was aware of my condition, medications and other resources, and noted that some follow-up blood work needed done. She immediately followed up with me with a recommendation when the results came in. Dr. Pham was clear in her communication and comfortable to talk with.
She is always concerned about me and how I'm doing.
Dr. Pham is amazing! She really knows her stuff and is great to work with.
Love Dr. Pham! She's interested, insightful and engaged
Highly recommend Dr. Pham as a neurologist.
Thank you, Dr. Pham! I feel like I now have a new friend!
Very good and understanding doctor
Attentive and thorough. I really appreciated her patience and taking the time needed during my visit.
Dr. Pham has been very understanding and helpful. She listens to my concerns and makes me feel like I matter to her.
Dr Pham was very kind. She explained everything to us and went over what we needed to do and what they were going to do.
Chronically behind schedule. I always feel rushed and spend more time reminding her of my problems because she obviously doesn't look at her patient's records ahead of time to remind herself.
Dr. Pham worked diligently to give me back my quality of life. I will always be grateful.
Dr. Pham is a very knowledgeable and creative neurologist. I highly recommend her.
She is an excellent MD
She is an amazing doctor. She listens to your needs and will advocate for you when you need it. She works until your issues are resolved and will make sure you are feeling your best.
Dr Pham is smart, knows what she is talking about. She is also patient & concerned about me and what I am experiencing..
I would send my friends and family to her.
Caring and compassionate.
Dr Pham is knowledgable and thorough. She has helped me with a program to reduce my migraine headaches which had plagued me for decades. In addition, she according to the medical student working with her at my visit, she is an excellent teacher.
Kendra agreed with M. Jacobson, dealt with me in a friendly manner.
Dr Pham is efficient and knowledgeable
Dr Pham goes above and beyond to listen to me and answer all my questions. She expresses genuine empathy for my symptoms and is so knowledgeable about all the possible treatments for migraines.
Overall demeanor lacks empathy and compassion. Visits feel impersonal and transactional. I didn't feel like she cared about my health and wellbeing and was either unwilling or unable to provide additional clarification and information about treatment options.
Dr. Pham is very knowledgeable and is aware of many different treatment options for my migraines and she is dedicated to working with me to find a treatment plan that works for me. We've tried quite a few different things and are making progress
She is one of the best doctors that I have seen in a while. She truly listened to my symptoms and did not negate any expirence that I had. She explained everything in a way that made sense to me and clarified when I did not understand.
Working with Dr. Pham, was a positive experience.
Dr. Pham is very knowledgeable and helpful. She went the extra mile by getting the right medication for me, even though it took several tries to find the one that worked. I am grateful to her and her staff. They were all very friendly and kind.
Dr. Pham is very personable and listens to me. She is prompt in seeing me so I don't sit in the waiting room for a long time, which I appreciate. She has prescribed medication that PREVENTS my migraines and that has literally changed my life. I have suffered with traumatic migraines after a fall in 2008 so this has had a very dramatic and positive impact on my life.
Dr Pham is an excellent physician who listens and provides medication and treatment options in a very knowledgeable yet caring way.
Dr. Pham is always helpful and listens to any problems or concerns I might have. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a neurologist.
Highly recommend
Dr. Pham read all my pre-appointment paperwork, referenced it while talking to me, listened carefully, asked insightful questions, and provided thoughtful solutions during my appointment. She is fantastic. I highly recommend her.
Great consult. , Thorough and caring. Loved Dr Pham !
I like her and she makes me feel like she really cares.
She is amazing and I trust her and her knowledge. She makes me feel heard and cared about. I'd recommend her to anyone struggling with the same issues as me.
Dr Pham was knowledgeable and patient with me. She was thorough in the exam and explained everything well. I felt at ease. I feel like she may be able to help me.
Dr. Pham is able to address the complex issue of migraine and help me to understand. The treatment program she designed helps mitigate the most acute episodes and lessen the frequency.
She was polite and kind and listened to my questions and concerns and addressed them. The wait time and lack of checking in was my biggest complaint. Otherwise, it was fine!
Dr. Pham is an excellent physician who has a lot of knowledge and experience in her field of expertise. She treats her patients with respect and understanding. She listens to her patients and seem to really care about what they are having problems with. She offers a lot of solutions to have and allows the patient to actively be involved in some of the choices to be made. She is very thorough and made me feel more at ease for choosing to come in for help .
Dr Pham is a thorough and caring professional.
I feel she's a very caring and excellent physician. My only complaint is that the wait times to get an appointment with her are very long.
Very knowledgeable treated me with respect and included me in any decision that was to be made involving my health I would recommend her
Excellent physician. Very giving of her time and talents.
She's a nice lady.
I love her as a new provider
Incredibly friendly and thoughtful approach to care. I felt heard and her communication style is not dismissive. Of course shes smart, shes a doctor!! As a patient that gets injections, this is the first time that Im excited for working with a doctor. 10/10
Muy buena
Dr. Pham is very thorough and has a lot of information about the subject we were discussing. She never rushed me in my answers or questions about my situation.
Very knowledgeable physician. She listened well and sought to provide answers to all of my questions.
she was knowledgeable, respectful, validating, and helpful!
She was kind and professional. Very knowledgeable and looked at all options. Very good at listening.
She is very personably, I felt very comfortable with her and I know I am in good hands and she will be there if and when I need her.
She a nice lady.
Im so glad I found her and finally feel for once in my life that Im working toward a solution to my problem.
She is passionate. She listens very well. She wants to find a solution and isnt scared to double medications. She cares about her patients needs and goals.
Dr. Pham reviewed my physical (health) and drug intervention history with me in detail. She discussed possible solutions/remedies for now and in the future. The pros and cons of each. Why I should quit some medications and why they are creating more issues instead of helping. This was very useful information and made a lot of sense. I never felt rushed!
Kendra Pham is an excellent doctor. Shes professional, thorough and makes me feel like Im in good hands.
Muy buena
Kendra takes as much time as needed to address all of my questions. She is very thorough and has a lot of suggestions for managing my pain.
Think went eell
She was professional and caring and answered all of my questions. She presented a plan for improving my pain.
Dr Pham is open to listening to my specific, complex case. Ive had numerous neurologists in the last decades and shes easily the best one Ive had the privilege of working with. She genuinely cares and is exploring different treatment options with me.
Very professional and personable!
She was every kind and made me feel that I was important. She was con concerned about my problem.
She was caring, listened and took the time to start a plan of care with me and discussed different options and the pros and cons to each option.
Excellent bedside manner. Explains everything very well. I leave my appointment with feeling like all questions got answered and ready for my next appointment.
She is thorough and listens well.
Dr. Pham is a caring physician who listens to what I need. She was very validating and made sure I felt that my questions were answered.
Excellent doctor. Ive visited many doctors at the U and Dr. Pham has been my favorite so far. She valued my input and asked questions and really listened to my answers. Highly recommend.