Megan Puckett
( out of 171 reviews )

Megan Puckett, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-8000
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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.

    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 171 reviews )

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    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.

    March 15, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Puckett was positive, insightful, communicative and knowledgeable. Very helpful.

    March 14, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Megan is a wonderful human being. She is a treasure.

    March 13, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Puckett is very prepared and listens to me with understanding.

    February 14, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Wonderful Doctor

    February 12, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I am so grateful for the outstanding care I received during my recent visit with Dr. Puckett. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel at ease with her warm and welcoming demeanor. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt supported every step of the way. I truly appreciate her dedication to my health and well-being. ItÕs clear she goes above and beyond for her patients, and I canÕt recommend her enough

    November 20, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Pucket is amazing. She listens, does not hurry you, does not look at or type on her computer while you are speaking. She gives great advice and makes you leave feeling you are in great hands.

    November 07, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Puckett is worldclass and has been so attentive to all of our needs and concerns. She listens well and then offers suggestions, advice, and care. I would recommend her to every older and wiser adult out there in need of a good Dr.

    October 29, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very caring.

    October 29, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very friendly, caring, efficient, respectful and knowledgeable. She included me in decision making.and respected my wishes.

  • 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 -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    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
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska Medical Center M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Hastings College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Gautam D, Botros D, Aubrey J, Bounajem MT, Lombardo S, Cortez J, McCrum M, Enniss T, Puckett M, Bowers CA, Menacho ST, Grandhi R (2025). Inappropriate antithrombotic use in geriatric patients with complicated traumatic brain injury. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. (Read full article)
    2. Butler JM, Farrell TW, Puckett M, Nanjo C, Warner P, Shields D, Supiano MA, Kawamoto K (2024). The Age-Friendly Learning Healthcare System: Replicating electronic health record based documentation metrics for 4Ms care. J Am Geriatr Soc. (Read full article)

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