Kirsten Stoesser
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 108 reviews )

Kirsten Stoesser, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
801-581-2000
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  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 108 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.

    October 23, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is a thoughtful and kind provider and I trust her recommendations.

    October 18, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She checked in with me due to Medicare requirements but was friendly and helpful answering a couple of questions I forgot to ask earlier

    October 18, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Nice lady.

    October 01, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Stoesser has so much compassion for people with disabilities. I am so impressed with her dedication and kindness that makes such a difference in people's lives. The world needs more doctors like her!

    September 08, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I am very pleased with the care I receive from her

    August 31, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Stoesser was friendly and helpful. She is Dr. Kawai's supervisor. She was very approachable And daring.

    August 30, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 3 out of 5

    I think she's getting tired of her job and needs to retire. Waiting over 20 minutes is frustrating I was ready to walk out thank goodness she apologized for her lateness.....

    August 17, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Stoesser has treated me with insight and thoughtful care for years. My most recent visit was exceptional. After a stay in the ED I was no closer to understanding what my problem was. I left my appointment feeling relieved and understanding the path forward so much better. I can't thank her enough.

    August 07, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Stoesser really understands my complex medical conditions. She is knowledgeable, compassionate and practical. The best!

  • 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 -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

    Professional Medical Family Medicine - Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors Academic Fellow
    Fellowship Family Medicine Obstetrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Chief Resident Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Michigan M.D.
    Undergraduate 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 publication)
    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 publication)
    3. Rodrguez JE, Stoesser K (2024). Transforming Diversity of a Family Medicine Residency Program. N Engl J Med, 390(9), 773-775. (Read full publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)
    14. Stoesser K, Cobb NM (2015). Self-treatment and informal treatment for depression among resident physicians. Fam Med, 46(10), 797-801. (Read full publication)
    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 publication)

    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 publication)

    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 publication)
    2. Stoesser K (2004). Just what is a family physician, anyway? [Letter to the editor]. Fam Pract Manag, 11(8), 14. (Read full publication)
    3. Stoesser K (2004). Treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents. [Letter to the editor]. Am Fam Physician, 70(3), 447. (Read full publication)

    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".

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