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Sarah Gilligan
( out of 93 reviews )

Sarah Gilligan, MD

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Kidney and Liver Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2772
  • Dr. Gilligan grew up in Maine and went to Tufts University for her undergraduate degree (BA in Psychology). She then moved to California where she met her husband while working on her MS in Kinesiology. After graduate school, she moved to Denver where she worked for several years as a professional research assistant studying exercise in patients with diabetes and PAD before returning to Tufts for medical school. She did the Tufts Maine Track program, spending her third year in a rural hospital on Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum pathway. She moved to Utah for residency and stayed for her nephrology fellowship and faculty position. Sarah has 3 children and, in addition to spending time with her family and pets, she enjoys running, hiking, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Her professional interests are clinical nephrology and education.

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 93 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.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent doctor, highly recommend!

    June 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is the best. She truly cares about your kidneys. She understands every aspect of kidney care. From diabetes to kidney stones. She works closely with my Oncologist and Endocrinologist to keep my kidneys as healthy as they can be. She honesty cares about you individually.

    June 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She's very careful to listen and make sure I understand everything!

    June 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Absolutely the best care given to patients. She is easy to talk to, explains things well, an expert in her field and consistently provides excellent care. I feel so lucky to have such a great doctor!

    May 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is a great person and is so kind. I fill secure even with my health problems because she is recommending what is the best for me. She try to find the solution.

    May 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Gillian was very thorough in her work up and her explanations. Most important to me is that she is a truly delightful person.

    May 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    The best nephrologist I have encountered, excellent bedside manner, good listener and a excellent physician.

    May 01, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Gilligan is very nice and helpful and provide full explanation of your condition. Explains all lab results clearly.

    April 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Gilligan is kind, empathic and highly intelligent both socially and intellectually. She listens attentively and explains to the level of your understanding in a way that helped me feel very comfortable moving forward with the next stage of my care.

  • Dr. Gilligan grew up in Maine and went to Tufts University for her undergraduate degree (BA in Psychology). She then moved to California where she met her husband while working on her MS in Kinesiology. After graduate school, she moved to Denver where she worked for several years as a professional research assistant studying exercise in patients with diabetes and PAD before returning to Tufts for medical school. She did the Tufts Maine Track program, spending her third year in a rural hospital on Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum pathway. She moved to Utah for residency and stayed for her nephrology fellowship and faculty position. Sarah has 3 children and, in addition to spending time with her family and pets, she enjoys running, hiking, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Her professional interests are clinical nephrology and education.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Nephrology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Tufts University School of Medicine M.D.
    Kinesiology - California State University, Sacramento M.S.
    Undergraduate Psychology - Tufts University B.A.