Megan Puckett
( out of 89 reviews )

Megan Puckett, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-8000

  • Megan Puckett, MD is an Assistant Professor and geriatrician at the University of Utah. She is a native Nebraskan who graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and continued her training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. There, she discovered her passion for caring for older adults and as a result, went on to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

    Dr. Puckett’s current outpatient primary care practice is at Madsen Geriatrics Clinic at the University of Utah. She has a particular clinical interest in fall evaluations, polypharmacy reduction, and end-of-life care. She is also the Director for the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult service at the University Hospital. Her academic interests include geriatric medical education and systems quality improvement to provide age-friendly-care. She enjoys gardening, paddleboarding, backpacking, and hiking around the beautiful state of Utah.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 89 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 21, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Puckett is thorough and professional. She listens and includes me in my care plan. We are partners in my health.

    June 20, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Takes her time with you and really listens.

    June 07, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent Dr.Thank You.

    June 05, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I feel so fortunate that I found such a caring and competent provider in Dr. Puckett.

    June 05, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Lucky to have her as a provider

    June 01, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I feel very luck to have Dr Megan Puckett as my Doctor. She always makes me feel that she has time to listen and I don't feel rushed.

    May 24, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Puckett is thorough and kind, she is always open to discussing any health concern I have and helps me create a health plan. She is wonderful, I am so lucky to have her in my corner.

    May 08, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I greatly appreciated her knowledge of my problems. Dr. Puckett explained everything in a way for me to understand. Her friendly personality is a big plus.

    April 25, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She's a great listener and an excellent physician.

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  • Megan Puckett, MD is an Assistant Professor and geriatrician at the University of Utah. She is a native Nebraskan who graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and continued her training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. There, she discovered her passion for caring for older adults and as a result, went on to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

    Dr. Puckett’s current outpatient primary care practice is at Madsen Geriatrics Clinic at the University of Utah. She has a particular clinical interest in fall evaluations, polypharmacy reduction, and end-of-life care. She is also the Director for the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult service at the University Hospital. Her academic interests include geriatric medical education and systems quality improvement to provide age-friendly-care. She enjoys gardening, paddleboarding, backpacking, and hiking around the beautiful state of Utah.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Geriatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska Medical Center M.D.
    Biology - Hastings College B.A.

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