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L. Dana DeWitt
( out of 44 reviews )

L. Dana DeWitt, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Clinical Neurosciences Center

175 North Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Imaging and Neurosciences Center

729 Arapeen Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108

L. Dana DeWitt, MD is Medical Director for the Inpatient Neurology Service at University Hospital. She is also a member of the Brain Attack Team and interprets transcranial Doppler. She has had the honor of receiving awards as Best of Boston Magazine's Top Docs for Women, Consumers¿ Checkbook Top Docs, and Best Doctors in America 2005-2008.

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

Patient Rating

4.9 /5
( out of 44 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.


CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr DeWitt is an amazing neurologist who cares deeply about her clients and goes above and beyond to help in any way she can.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr Dewitt always makes me feel assured she is going to find out what is wrong.

IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. DeWitt is an amazingly compassionate doctor. She listens well, is engaged in my care and remembers the details from my life from conversations from past visits through the years. She is very knowledgeable and up to date on the latest research. Her calm, reassuring guidance is greatly appreciated.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

Dr. DeWitt explained things in terms that were easily understood.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

This provider is one of the best I've even been involved with. She is through professional and diagnosed my problem from the beginning and had done an excellent job at monitoring my medications

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Good

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Very nice, listens, suggest and I enjoy her and respect what she says

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Will miss her after she retires

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

The Best!!! Great communicator. Professional-Informative.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Dewitt is an excellent doctor and I am impressed with her knowledge, care and concern for her patients. I am glad that I have had the opportunity to be her patient for over 10 years.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She has been my neurologist for 17 years. She is always attentive to me, answers my questions and listens to my concerns. She is very knowledgeable and will explain things in terms I understand with patience. I value her expertise and her ethics. I respect her for her integrity as well as her excellence in care.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Thoroughly listened and made sure that my case was correctly dealt with. Clarified when not understanding why. Enjoy working with her.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She was so nice and I felt like she truly cared. She made me feel heard and like I mattered.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

Utmost respect for Dr Dewitt

IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr Dewitt has always envoled me in every aspect of my care.

University Hospital

Very good

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Dewitt is the best doctor. I trust her and I make the best decisions because of her input.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I don't particularly like going to the dr. by I certainly don't mind appointments with Dr. DeWitt.Not only is she an excellent physician she is also a very pleasant person.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She listens to me and my problems and doesn't think I am stupid

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is an excellent doctor, and I have felt very well cared for from the very beginning of our association many many years ago.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She always has been professional, supportive and positive, making us feel that I mattered to her, as a physician, making me want to do what I could to improve and maintain my health. Without any pretensions, she is very educated and up to date in neurology. She draws on that knowledge to assess her patient's condition and prognosis. She listens to her patients.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She's an amazing doctor and someone I know I can trust.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I love their careI just passed on her name today to a friends wife suffering from M.S..

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Dewitt was great and she listened to my concerns and offered solutions for me to try.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Once I got logged in, it went better both with the PA and Dr DeWitt.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Dewitt was professional and explained things in a way I could understand.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

This was my first appointment with Dr. Dewitt in person. Since my MS diagnosis, I "played doctor," and looked into a variety of treatments, and brought those to my appointment. She took the time to explain the pros and cons of the treatments, answered my questions and made. She put me at ease explaining the details of the medication I'm taking, and our plan going forward.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She listens well & really cares. I will miss her!

IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Every time we have left the U after an appointment with Dr. Dewitt we have commented what a wonderful experience it h as been. We were given time to address concerns and have questions answered.

University Hospital

Very pleased with Dr Dewitt. Was referred to her by Dr. Steve Merrill , a vascular surgeon

University Hospital

Dr. Dewitt is wonderful at making you feel listened to and addressing any concerns.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is a real Gem!!

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I only saw her briefly to review and discuss next steps. Appreciated her input and time.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr Dewitt did not seem interested in the information I provided her about my experience with the new drug I am using.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I love Dr. Dewitt!

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Most helpful

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I always feel heard and seen and she is always thorough. I always feel that my time there is a wonderful use of time.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is very good at helping me with my MS symptoms. She listens to me.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

not getting any answers about future. how to proceed. everything takes so long.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is an outstanding doctor in her field. She has taken care of me for many years and I hope for more to come.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr Dewitt is very kind, caring and knowledgeable.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I had a very pleasant, positive and productive experience during my appointment. I have the greatest respect for her. She knows my recent past medical history. I can confide in her for my future treatments.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Trusting, and knows my history.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr Dewitt is has been my Dr for many years. She takes time to explain any test results and offer suggestions that may help.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Dewitt is the name any MS patient must know and meet to a chance of recovery!!!

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

My husband has been a happy patient of Dr. Dewitt's for 10 years now. We are always pleased with the level of care received and professionalism. She seems to work well with her residents and fellows in helping her patients to make good informed decisions about their healthcare. I do not expect less than the best from a visit with Dr. Dewitt.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr Dewitt is an excellent doctor. I would recommend her to anyone.

IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

once we were able to get the website up it was just perfect

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

Dr. DeWitt is amazing.

IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr DeWitt is aa intellegent well educated doctor. She has been my MS doctor for several years. I would definately recommend her.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Dewitt is knowledgeable and compassionate. She's also delightful to talk with.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr DeWitt has taken care of me for a number of years now and I have total confidence in her to take care of me! I dont know what I would do without her!

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Very good. She took time to review the information and make recommendations. I have a high-degree of trust and confidence in her.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

MA was very professional, very nice, Dr DeWitt is absolutely fantastic. Love her and appreciate her

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr DeWitt is fantastic

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Dewitt is very responsible and I feel like she cares for me and what is going on with my disease.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Dewitt is caring and detailed oriented. Shes a fabulous listener and is helping with my very rare condition.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

He was very nice and explain things

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She talk to my daughter, mostly but What I hear was excellent

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

very good

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very through, could understand your statements, verygood

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. DeWitt is a very caring & takes time to explain how you are doing. She puts you through the little tests each time she sees you. Gives you suggestions to do before your next appointment. I don't want to see any other provider.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

very friendly and caring

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I have the same responses as to my experiences with Dr. Silla.

IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

L. Dana Dewitt, MD is extremely understanding & totally knowledgeable about M.S.


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.

L. Dana DeWitt, MD is Medical Director for the Inpatient Neurology Service at University Hospital. She is also a member of the Brain Attack Team and interprets transcranial Doppler. She has had the honor of receiving awards as Best of Boston Magazine's Top Docs for Women, Consumers¿ Checkbook Top Docs, and Best Doctors in America 2005-2008.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Neurology -Professor (Clinical) Emeritus
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

Education history

Undergraduate Biology - Southern Methodist University B.S.
Professional Medical Medicine - Tulane University M.D.
Internship Internal Medicine - Michael Reese Hospital Intern
Residency Neurology - University of Michigan Resident
Chief Resident Neurology - University of Michigan Chief Resident
Fellowship Neurology - Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Kinard K, Osborn AG, Palmer CA, Warner JE, Katz BJ, Crum AV, DeWitt LD, Sonnen JA, Digre K (2015). Ataxia at the Masquerade Ball. Journal of neuro-ophthalmology, 35(3), 315-8.
  2. Sangle N, Baringer JR, Majersik J, DeWitt L (2016). CADASIL with Multiorgan Involvement: a Complete Autopsy Examination Report. The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques, 43(1), 202-5.
  3. Bennett AE, Hoesch RE, DeWitt LD, Afra P, Ansari S (2014). Therapeutic hypothermia for status epilepticus: A report, historical perspective, and review. Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, 126, 103-9.
  4. Chung LS, Tkach A, Lingenfelter EM, Dehoney SB, Rollo J, de Havenon A, DeWitt LD, Grantz MR, Wang H, Wold JJ, Hannon PM, Weathered NR, Majersik J (2016). Tissue Plasminogen Activator Prescription and Administration Errors within a Regional Stroke System. Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, 25(3), 565-71.
  5. Caplan L, Wityk R, Pazdera L, Chang HM, Pessin M, DeWitt L (2005). New England Medical Center Posterior Circulation Streoke Registry II. Vascular Lesions. Journal of clinical neurology (Seoul, Korea), 1(1), 31-49.