Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
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Patient Rating
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.
He was very thorough and very kind. He listened to my complaints patiently and answered all of my questions.
Professional, kind, personable, knowledgeable, thorough. I would recommend Dr. Kithas to anyone, with the highest marks possible.
Rey efficient
Dr kithas goes the extra mile and I really appreciate him
Called about abnormal labs
Very thorough
Great experience. Meaning thoughtful explanations and conversations.
One of the kindest and most professional providers I have ever been to.
I was extremely pleased with the foctor
Dr Kithas is an excellent doctor who listens carefully to my issues and takes the time to due a thorough examination to insure we have addressed all my concerns.
An utterly impressive doctor with wide-ranging and deep-diving expertise who could explain complex issues with clarity and precision'a very unusual blend of personal engagement and informed and savvy judgment
My Mom just loves Dr Kisith! He genuinely cares about her and her health!
Again A very good Dr who listens to ones needs Compassionate and kind
Dr. Kithas is a doctor that really cares about those in his care Very knowledgeable, listens to all your concerns and addresses them. He and his staff have taken great care of me. I have recommended him to several of my friends.
Well organized, pleasant, speady
In spite of my dubious feelings about the medical industry, Dr. Kithas was warm, knowledgeable, and professional. I feel I am in good hands with him. he respects my feelings and I respect his expertise.
Excellent
Dr. Kithas is an amazing man and we would drive a hundred miles to be able to see him.
Dr. Kithas provided me with care that was far, far better than ANY I can remember receiving anywhere in my 84 years. He is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! He even followed up later with a personal phone call to find out why I had failed to follow up and schedule an appointment he had advised. It happened because I had misunderstood the scheduler who had called me and thought she was referring to something I had already scheduled. I've never had any other doctors call me personally -- and in the evening -- as he did.
Good
Dr Kithas is very considerate and aware of his patient; this time, me!
Dr Kithas is very knowledgeable and caring. I have some very complex Medical issues. He stays on top of what my other doctors are doing for me. Talks to you and listens to what you have to say.
Good experience
Excellent physician who performed careful and thorough examination.
He is very caring and professional.
Dr Kitas called 3 days later to see how things were going .Very impressed with his concerns.
My experience with U of U medical staff was excellent! I would recommend this hospital to anyone and already have several times.
Very very good
Dr. Philip Kithas, is the BEST doctor the U of U Health department has on staff, he is a real asset to your Medical Practice.
This was my first visit with the Doctor and he had taken the time to review my health history and then spent an unhurried amount of time going over everything.I was impressed by his professionalism and his kindness and patience.
Dr. Kithas is understanding and listens to my request. He is a good advisor for my medical needs.
He was very knowledgeable and efficient.
very good experience
I was treated with respect he was kind gave me a great deal of information and made me feel safe
He took an appropriate amount of time to discuss the risks of my surgery to me and to discuss my current health. I was very pleased with the speed with which day scheduled my appointment.
My experience with him is top- notch but scheduling with him is usually difficult.
I am so fortunate to have this physician as my doctor. He is amazing!
very good bedside manner and very knowledgeable
And amazing Attentive and clear
This was my first visit to see Dr. Philip A. Kithas and I was very impressed. He and his staff are very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. We went one by one through all my health issues and concerns. They answered all my questions. I felt that under Dr. Kithas's care I am in good hands.
Dr. Kithas Is an unusually attentive physician There was an intern with him, and I enjoyed Observing Their interaction with each other and with me.
Good
Extremely empathetic but thorough. Able to make sense of things in a way that ensured everything that was happening was early understood and clear.
Caring
best physician I have ever had.
very good!
Good
Very courteous and thorough physician and assistants
Previously commented. In my opinion, Dr. Kithas is outstanding and I feel very fortunate to be one of his patients.
DR PHILLIP KITHAS, IS THE BEST DOCTOR YOU HAVE ON STAFF, IVE GOT SEVERAL OTHER PHYSICIAN AT THE U OF U,THEY ARE OK BUT DR. KITHAS IS IN A CATEGORY ALL BY HIMSELF.
Excellent attention.
Very active engagement with helping with health concerns.
Dr. Kaths & the Intern Dr John M., both demonstrated excellent skills in assessing me as a new patient. Dr. Kythas was very thorough in understanding my needs & even took time for a follow up call the next day to ensure we were clear on all my presentations . Dr. Kythas Is truly a valuable asset to your organization.
I am very pleased with the care I m receiving from Dr. Kithas and his staff.
I received great care. I am very impressed with the care and concern for my health issues. Each of my issues were addressed.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Professor (Clinical) Family & Preventive Medicine -Adjunct Associate Professor |
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| Academic Divisions |
Geriatrics
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biology - University of Utah | B.A. |
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| Undergraduate | Human Biology - University of South Alabama | B.S. |
| Doctoral Training | Pharmacology - University of South Alabama College | Ph.D. |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship | Pharmacology - University of South Alabama | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of South Alabama | M.D. |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine | Intern |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Chief Resident | University of Utah School of Medicine | Chief Medical Resident |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Strada SJ, Kithas PA, Whalin ME, Thompson WJ (1989). Molecular properties of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase isozymes. Adv Exp Med Biol, 255, 409-23.
- Haynes J Jr, Kithas PA, Taylor AE, Strada S (1991). Selective inhibition of cGMP-inhibitable cAMP phosphodiesterase decreases pulmonary vasoreactivity. The American journal of physiology, 261(2 Pt 2), H487-92.
- Artman M, Kithas PA, Wike JS, Strada S (1988). Inotropic responses change during postnatal maturation in rabbit. The American journal of physiology, 255(2 Pt 2), H335-42.
- Kithas PA, Artman M, Thompson WJ, Strada S (1988). Subcellular distribution of high-affinity type IV cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase activity in rabbit ventricular myocardium: relations to the effects of cardiotonic drugs. Circulation research, 62(4), 782-9.
- Kithas PA, Supiano M (2010). Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide decrease vascular stiffness and blood pressure in geriatric hypertension. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 58(7), 1327-32.
- McDaniel J, Fjeldstad AS, Ives S, Hayman M, Kithas P, Richardson R (2010). Central and peripheral contributors to skeletal muscle hyperemia: response to passive limb movement. Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md., 108(1), 76-84.
- Kithas PA, Artman M, Thompson WJ, Strada S (1989). Subcellular distribution of high-affinity type IV cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase activities in rabbit ventricular myocardium: relations to post-natal maturation. Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology, 21(5), 507-17.
- Artman M, Kithas PA, Wike JS, Crump DB, Strada S (1989). Inotropic responses to cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitors in immature and adult rabbit myocardium. Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 13(1), 146-54.
- Kithas PA, Supiano M (2015). Hypertension in the geriatric population: a patient-centered approach. The Medical clinics of North America, 99(2), 379-89.
- Weavil JC, Thurston TS, Hureau TJ, Gifford JR, Kithas PA, Broxterman RM, Bledsoe AD, Nativi JN, Richardson RS, Amann (2021). Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction diminishes peripheral hemodynamics and accelerates exercise-induced neuromuscular fatigue. American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology, 320(1), H338-H351.
- Kithas PA, Supiano M (2010). Hypertension and chronic kidney disease in the elderly. Advances in chronic kidney disease, 17(4), 341-7.
- Kithas PA, Supiano M (2010). Practical recommendations for treatment of hypertension in older patients. Vascular health and risk management, 6, 561-9.