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Kirsten Stoesser
( out of 88 reviews )

Kirsten Stoesser, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000
  • Kirsten Stoesser, M.D., is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who welcomes all ages to her broad-spectrum primary care practice. Dr. Stoesser graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, after which she completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Utah. This was followed by a fellowship in Family Medicine Obstetrics at the University of Utah. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, and is the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency. Her clinical practice is at Sugarhouse health Center, where she provides care in the areas of women's health, prenatal care, men's health, newborn, child, and adolescent care, senior care, LGBTQ+ care, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and skin conditions. She actively engages learners in her practice, teaching resident physicians, medical students, and physician assistant students.

    ​Very limited availability for new patients.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 88 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

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 29, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She is a very nice Doctor.

    October 19, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Stoesser is a wonderful doctor. She listens carefully and she's very skilled.

    September 22, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She takes time to listen

    September 03, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is a fine doctor. I enjoy my visits. She has been my doctor for 11years.

    July 07, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Kristen took the time to understand my condition prior to my visit. She was very thorough and helpful with the resident and myself explaining things.

    June 26, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Great doctor!

    June 02, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She's a great doctor there is not more than I can say about her because she's my doctor.

    April 29, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Stoesser reviewed and explained everything to me, so I understood what was going on, and included my thoughts/concerns on medicine changes.

    April 14, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I have been seeing Dr. Stoesser for a long time and am very satisfied and happy with her care and concern

  • Kirsten Stoesser, M.D., is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who welcomes all ages to her broad-spectrum primary care practice. Dr. Stoesser graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, after which she completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Utah. This was followed by a fellowship in Family Medicine Obstetrics at the University of Utah. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, and is the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency. Her clinical practice is at Sugarhouse health Center, where she provides care in the areas of women's health, prenatal care, men's health, newborn, child, and adolescent care, senior care, LGBTQ+ care, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and skin conditions. She actively engages learners in her practice, teaching resident physicians, medical students, and physician assistant students.

    ​Very limited availability for new patients.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Family Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

    Professional Medical Family Medicine - Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors Academic Fellow
    Family Medicine Obstetrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Chief Resident Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Michigan M.D.
    Biology - Hope College B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Gardner E, Lockrey A, Stoesser KL, Leiser JP, Brown J, Kiraly B, Ose DJ (2024). Challenges in Receiving Care for Long COVID: A Qualitative Interview Study Among Primary Care Patients About Expectations and Experiences. Ann Fam Med. (Read full article)
    2. Sullivan EA, Jordanova K, Curtin AD, Frame KA, Hall S, Kiraly B, Taylor E, Stoesser K (2024). Expanding Access to Contraceptive Services in a Family Medicine Residency Clinic: The Rapid Access to Contraception Clinic Model. Fam Med, 56(7), 442-446. (Read full article)
    3. Rodrguez JE, Stoesser K (2024). Transforming Diversity of a Family Medicine Residency Program. N Engl J Med, 390(9), 773-775. (Read full article)
    4. Ose DJ, Gardner E, Millar M, Curtin A, Wu J, Zhang M, Schaefer C, Wang J, Leiser J, Stoesser K, Kiraly B (2024). A cross-sectional and population-based study from primary care on post-COVID-19 conditions in non-hospitalized patients. Commun Med (Lond), 4(1), 24. (Read full article)
    5. Hourston S, Bertsche B, Vukelic B, Ose D, Taylor E, Stoesser K (2024). Exercise for Depression in Older Adults. Am Fam Physician, 109(2), 177-178. (Read full article)
    6. Owens R, Whittaker TC, Galt A, Spiess S, Mervis M, Lockrey A, Gardner E, Stoesser K, Ose D (2024). Assessment of Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship Websites in the United States: Content and Usability. J Prim Care Community Health, 15, 21501319231225365. (Read full article)
    7. Owens RW, Whittaker TC, Galt A, Stoesser K, Spiess S, Mervis MJ, Curtin AD, Gardner E, Ose D (2023). Evaluating maternal health capacity building in rural and underserved areas: a research protocol. Rural Remote Health, 23(4), 8372. (Read full article)
    8. Frame KA, Fortenberry KT, Cochella S, Sanyer O, Taylor E, Ose D, Stoesser K (2023). Impact of Virtual Recruitment on Costs, Time Spent, and Applicant Perspectives Within a Family Medicine Residency Program. PRiMER, 7, 38. (Read full article)
    9. Fortenberry KT, Cochella S, Stoesser K, Ose D, Taylor E, Frame KA, Van Hala S (2022). Teaching Self-directed Learning Skills Through a Resident-Led Milestones Process. PRiMER, 6, 321624. (Read full article)
    10. Knox J, Fortenberry KT, Qeadan F, Tingey B, Holman A, Stoesser K, Van Hala S (2021). Implementing an Anonymous Closed-Loop Feedback Process and Associations With ACGME Annual Survey Scores in a Family Medicine Residency. Fam Med, 53(10), 878-881. (Read full article)
    11. Stoesser K, Frame KA, Sanyer O, Leiser JP, Moreno LE, Bosch C, Jones JL, Morales JJ, Rodrguez SR, Wilson J, Kemeyou L, Rodrguez JE (2021). Increasing URiM Family Medicine Residents at University of Utah Health. PRiMER, 5, 42. (Read full article)
    12. Gale A, Stoesser K, Fortenberry K, Ose D, Migdalski A (2021). Pharmacologic Management of Agitation in Patients with Dementia. Am Fam Physician, 104(1), 91-92. (Read full article)
    13. 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 article)
    14. Stoesser K, Cobb NM (2015). Self-treatment and informal treatment for depression among resident physicians. Fam Med, 46(10), 797-801. (Read full article)
    15. Pippitt K, Stoesser K (2011). An intriguing diagnosis: Woman with heterotopic pregnancy after natural conception (peer-reviewed). Consultant.
    16. Henion PD, Raible DW, Beattie CE, Stoesser KL, Weston JA, Eisen JS (1996). Screen for mutations affecting development of Zebrafish neural crest. Dev Genet, 18(1), 11-7. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Spiess S, Owens R, Charron E, DeMarco M, Feurdean M, Gold K, Murray K, Schenk N, Stoesser K, Thomas P, Adediran E, Gardner E, Fortenberry K, Whittaker TC, Ose D (2024). The Role of Family Medicine in Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis in the United States. [Review]. J Prim Care Community Health, 15, 21501319241274308. (Read full article)

    Book Review

    1. Stoesser K (2009). Book Review of Clinical Men's Health: Evidence in Practice. [Review of the book Clinical Men's Health: Evidence in Practice]. Family Medicine, 41, 292-93.
    2. Stoesser K (2007). Book Review of Obstetrics in Family Medicine: A Practical Guide. [Review of the book Obstetrics in Family Medicine:  A Practical Guide.]. Family Medicine, 39, 513-4.

    Letter

    1. Stoesser K, Cobb NM (2015). Reply to "self-treatment and informal treatment for depression among resident physicians". [Letter to the editor]. Fam Med, 47(6), 488-9. (Read full article)
    2. Stoesser K (2004). Just what is a family physician, anyway? [Letter to the editor]. Fam Pract Manag, 11(8), 14. (Read full article)
    3. Stoesser K (2004). Treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents. [Letter to the editor]. Am Fam Physician, 70(3), 447. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Gardner E, Ose D, Curtin A, Stoesser K, Leiser J, Kiraly B (2023). Prevalence of Post-Covid Syndrome (PCS) Among Adults in Primary Care: Focus on BIPOC Patients [Abstract]. Annals of Family Medicine, 21(Supplement 1).

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Stoesser K, Van Hala S (2019). VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean section). (peer-reviewed) [Web]. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource. Available: http://fammedrcr.org/.
    2. Stoesser K (12/11/2017). Is a career in Family Medicine right for you? [Podcast]. Salt Lake City: SCOPE radio. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_sm2o528s.
    3. Stoesser K (11/21/2017). This post is about guns. [Web]. Family Medicine Vital Signs Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.com/2017/11/21/this-post-is-about-guns/.
    4. Stoesser K (09/05/2017). Your baby and vitamin D [Podcast]. Salt Lake City: SCOPE radio. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_h95n9tyw.
    5. Stoesser K (04/03/2017). Supplementing breastfeeding with formula [Podcast]. Salt Lake City: SCOPE radio. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_ny7jvuvb.
    6. Stoesser K (3/13/17). How to ensure your newborn is getting enough to eat [Podcast]. Salt Lake City: SCOPE radio. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_7ns7wdk6.
    7. Stoesser K (January 2017). Primary care and the opioid epidemic [Web]. Salt Lake City: Family Medicine Vital Signs Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com/2017/01/17/primary-care-and-the-opioid-epidemic/.
    8. Stoesser K (October 13, 2015). The Power of a Really Good Story—(or Why Nobody Sits Around the Campfire Telling Statistics) [Web]. Salt Lake City: Family Medicine Vital Signs Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/the-power-of-a-really-good-story-or-why-nobody-sits-around-the-campfire-telling-statistics/.
    9. Stoesser K, Van Hala S (2015). VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean section). (peer-reviewed) [Web]. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Residency Curriculum Resource. Available: http://fammedrcr.org/.
    10. Stoesser K (February 10, 2015). The Air We Breathe Is Brown [Web]. Salt Lake City: Family Medicine Vital Signs Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com/2015/02/10/the-air-we-breathe-is-brown/.
    11. Stoesser K (September 26, 2014). Choosing Wisely For Better Patient Care [Web]. Salt Lake City: Family Medicine Vital Signs Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/choosing-wisely-for-better-patient-care/.
    12. Stoesser K, Stanford J (October 2010). Polycystic ovary disease. (peer-reviewed) [Web]. Columbia, MO: FPIN. Available: http://www.fpin.org.
    13. Stoesser K, Stanford J (April 2010). Polycystic ovary disease. (peer-reviewed) [Web]. Evanston, IL: PEPID Primary Care Plus. Available: http://www.pepidonline.com.
    14. Stoesser K, Stanford J (2010). Polycystic ovary disease. (peer-reviewed) [Web]. Skokie, IL: PEPID Medical Information Resources- "PEPID Primary Care Plus".
    15. Stoesser K, Stanford J (Oct 2005). Polycystic ovary disease.(peer-reviewed) [Web]. Skokie, IL: PEPID- "PEPID Primary Care Plus".