Lillian L. Khor
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Lillian L. Khor, MSCI, MB BCh BAO, MRCP(UK)

Languages spoken: Malay, French, Portuguese, English, Spanish

  • Lillian Khor received her medical degree (M.B.BCh., BAO) from the National University of Ireland in 1997 and her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2000. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship, and master’s in clinical Investigation at the University of Utah. During this time, she served as Chief Medical Resident of the Coronary Care Unit at LDS Hospital and Chief Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine. She has been faculty at both the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center and the University of Utah Health Hospital and Clinics since 2007. Her leadership roles include Medical Directorship of the Telemetry, Coronary Care Unit, and Cardiovascular Clinics at the VA Medical Center (2007-2010) and Medical Directorship of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation (2010-2023). Her clinical practice is at the VA Medical Center, where she is engaged in clinical trials, quality improvement, and educational projects with Point of Care Ultrasound.

    She has published on the gender and age-related differences in the prognostic value of a biomarker (C-reactive protein) and on the use of Point-of Care Ultrasound in the assessment of heart failure. She is passionate about community education and has volunteered her services as past President of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Board of Directors (2010-2014), Co-Principal Investigator for a grant called “Heartwise 9-1-1” to increase awareness of heart attack symptoms in women, and regular TV and radio show interviews in English and Spanish. As a Master Clinician Observer for the School of Medicine, she emphasizes humanism and empathy to optimize diagnosis and rapport within the practice of medicine. Her clinical and research interests are in obesity-associated heart failure and non-invasive assessment of elevated intra-cardiac pressure. In her multiple roles as clinician, educator, administrator, researcher, and mentor she promotes and practices wellness through exercise, healthy gastronomy, and laughter.

    Board Certification

    Royal College of Physicians in Ireland
    AACVPR (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional)
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
    National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Transthor Plus Transesophageal Echocardiography)
    Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 39 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    Sugar House Health Center

    Dr Khor did not listen to me. I struggle with self esteem. When I left the appointment I felt trashed and worthless.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Khor was very thorough as she asked a lot of questions. Her physical exam was also quite thorough. Her online report was very thorough and detailed. I could understand most of it.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Khor listened to my symptoms and prescribed a medication that is treating the problem. She is excellent in listening and answering questions. She always makes me feel very important and puts me at ease.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Khor explained my heart disease and why I was as on the treatment plan. She always makes me feel hopeful and encouraged to continue what I am doing. I always feel empowered when I leave my visit.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Khor is very through in talking through issues, medications, side effects, and making sure we understand what to expect with new meds

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Khor is amazing. She was very thorough and answered questions and concerns.

    Sugar House Health Center

    Dr. Khor is outstanding! Thank you to her and your clinic.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Lillian Khor is very knowledgeable, thorough and truly cares about her patients. Highly recommended!

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Khor was awesome during this visit! I felt we made a lot of progress this visit.

  • Lillian Khor received her medical degree (M.B.BCh., BAO) from the National University of Ireland in 1997 and her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2000. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship, and master’s in clinical Investigation at the University of Utah. During this time, she served as Chief Medical Resident of the Coronary Care Unit at LDS Hospital and Chief Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine. She has been faculty at both the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center and the University of Utah Health Hospital and Clinics since 2007. Her leadership roles include Medical Directorship of the Telemetry, Coronary Care Unit, and Cardiovascular Clinics at the VA Medical Center (2007-2010) and Medical Directorship of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation (2010-2023). Her clinical practice is at the VA Medical Center, where she is engaged in clinical trials, quality improvement, and educational projects with Point of Care Ultrasound.

    She has published on the gender and age-related differences in the prognostic value of a biomarker (C-reactive protein) and on the use of Point-of Care Ultrasound in the assessment of heart failure. She is passionate about community education and has volunteered her services as past President of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Board of Directors (2010-2014), Co-Principal Investigator for a grant called “Heartwise 9-1-1” to increase awareness of heart attack symptoms in women, and regular TV and radio show interviews in English and Spanish. As a Master Clinician Observer for the School of Medicine, she emphasizes humanism and empathy to optimize diagnosis and rapport within the practice of medicine. Her clinical and research interests are in obesity-associated heart failure and non-invasive assessment of elevated intra-cardiac pressure. In her multiple roles as clinician, educator, administrator, researcher, and mentor she promotes and practices wellness through exercise, healthy gastronomy, and laughter.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Radiology & Imaging Sciences -Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Board Certification
    Royal College of Physicians in Ireland
    AACVPR (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional)
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
    National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Transthor Plus Transesophageal Echocardiography)
    Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

    Education history

    Professional Medical Medicine - National University of Ireland M.B., B.Ch., BAO
    Internship Internal Medicine and Surgery - James Connolly Memorial Hospital Intern
    Residency Internal Medicine - Federated Dublin Voluntary Hospitals Scheme Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals Intern
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals Resident
    Chief Resident Coronary Care Unit - LDS Hospital Chief Resident
    Fellowship General Cardiology - University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals Fellow
    Fellowship General Cardiology - University of Utah & Affiliated Hospitals Chief Fellow
    Graduate Training Master of Science Clinical Investigation - University of Utah Master's

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Khor LL, Muhlestein JB, Carlquist JF, Horne BD, Bair TL, Maycock CA, Anderson JL (2004). Sex- and age-related differences in the prognostic value of C-reactive protein in patients with angiographic coronary artery disease. Am J Med, 117(9), 657-64. (Read full publication)
    2. Li X, Conlin CC, Decker ST, Hu N, Mueller M, Khor L, Hanrahan C, Layec G, Lee VS, Zhang JL (2019). Sampling arterial input function (AIF) from peripheral arteries: Comparison of a temporospatial-feature based method against conventional manual method. Magn Reson Imaging, 57, 118-123. (Read full publication)
    3. Zhang JL, Layec G, Hanrahan C, Conlin CC, Hart C, Hu N, Khor L, Mueller M, Lee VS (2019). Exercise-induced calf muscle hyperemia: quantitative mapping with low-dose dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 316(1), H201-H211. (Read full publication)
    4. Wang L, Harrison J, Dranow E, Aliyev N, Khor (2021). Accuracy of Ultrasound Jugular Venous Pressure Height in Predicting Central Venous Congestion. Annals of internal medicine, 175(3), 344-351. (Read full publication)
    5. Ratchford SM, Lee JF, Bunsawat K, Alpenglow JK, Zhao J, Ma CL, Ryan JJ, Khor LL, Wray D (2022). The Impact of Obesity on the Regulation of Muscle Blood Flow during Exercise in Patients with Heart Failure with a Preserved Ejection Fraction. Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md., 132(5), 1240-1249. (Read full publication)
    6. Sobieski C, Herner M, Goyal N, Khor LL, Chang L, Bieging E, McGarry T (2022). Pericardial Decompression Syndrome After Drainage of Chronic Pericardial Effusions. JACC. Case reports, 4(22), 1515-1521. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Wang L, Harrison J, Khor L (2025). Wang L, Harrison J, Khor L.; Volume Status: A Preload Assessment by Ultrasound of the Inferior Vena Cava and Jugular Venous Pulsation. Med Clin North Am. 2025 Jan;109(1):121-135. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2024.06.006. Epub 2024 Oct 10. Review. PubMed PMID: 39567089. The Medical clinics of North America, 109(1), 121-135.

    Letter

    1. Brown W, Suksaranjit P, Khor L (2016). Eosinophil-Mediated Cardiac Injury Possibly Due to Dimethyl Fumarate. JACC. Cardiovascular imaging, 9(6), 752-3. (Read full publication)
    2. Wang L,Harrison J,Dranow E,Aliyev N,Khor (2022). RESPONSE. Annals of internal medicine, 175(5), W54. (Read full publication)
    3. Wang L, Harrison J, Dranow E, Aliyev N, Khor (2022). Accuracy of Ultrasound Jugular Venous Pressure Height in Predicting Central Venous Congestion. Annals of internal medicine, 175(5), W54. (Read full publication)

    Abstract

    1. George T, Herner M, Dranow E, Khor L, Anderson M, Zheutlin A, Harrison JD, Wendl E, Wang (2022). Distension of the Upright Ultrasound Jugular Venous Pulse is Predictive of All-Cause Mortality in Patients Referred for Right Heart Catheterization. 146(Supp 1), 13758.
    2. Bailey, K, Dickey, J, Khor L (2022). Kelsey Bailey, BS candidate, Jacqueline Dickey, MD, MPH, Lillian Khor, MBBCh; Cardiac Rehabilitation in Obesity-related Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Poster Presentation at 40TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE OBESITY SOCIETY AT OBESITYWEEK®.
    3. E. Wendl, S. C. Selko, E. Dranow, L. Wang and J. Harrison, L. L. C. Khor (2024). THE TEACHABILITY OF POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND OF THE JUGULAR VENOUS PULSE FOR ESTIMATION OF CENTRAL VENOUS PRESSURE. 83, 2533.
    4. L. Wang, J. Harrison, E. Dranow and L. Kho Abstract 16244: Point of Care Ultrasound of the Jugular Venous Pulse in the Upright Position (u2 Jvp) Predicts Elevated Right Atrial Pressure and Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure on Right Heart Catheterization in Obese and Non-obese Patients. 142(Suppl 3), A16244-A16244.

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