Specialties
- Kidney & Hypertension - Nephrology
- Lipopheresis
- Plasmapheresis
- Sarcoidosis
- Transitions of Care From Pediatrics
Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Gilligan as compassionate, empathetic, and attentive, often noting that she listens carefully and makes them feel heard. Reviewers highlight her clear explanations of diagnoses and lab results, her inclusion of patients in decision-making, and her thorough, thoughtful, and professional approach. Many comment that she is responsive, follows up promptly when needed, and inspires trust and confidence in her medical expertise.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Nephrology & Hypertension
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)
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Education history
| Fellowship | Nephrology - University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
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| Residency | Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Tufts University School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Graduate Training | Kinesiology - California State University, Sacramento | M.S. |
| Undergraduate | Psychology - Tufts University | B.A. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Azim A, Boyu H, Gilligan S, Sarwal A, Hartsell S, Pandya V, Raphael K (2023). How I Evaluate a High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol.
- Raphael KL, Gilligan S, Ix JH (2017). Urine Anion Gap to Predict Urine Ammonium and Related Outcomes in Kidney Disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 13(2), 205-212.
- Raphael KL, Gilligan S, Hostetter TH, Greene T, Beddhu S (2017). Association between Urine Ammonium and Urine TGF-β1 in CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 13(2), 223-230.
- Gilligan S, Raphael KL (2017). Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia in CKD: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis, 24(5), 315-318.
- Scalzo RL, Moreau KL, Ozemek C, Herlache L, McMillin S, Gilligan S, Huebschmann AG, Bauer TA, Dorosz J, Reusch JE, Regensteiner JG (2016). Exenatide improves diastolic function and attenuates arterial stiffness but does not alter exercise capacity in individuals with type 2 diabetes. J Diabetes Complications, 31(2), 449-455.
- Miller TM, Gilligan S, Herlache LL, Regensteiner JG (2012). Sex differences in cardiovascular disease risk and exercise in type 2 diabetes. J Investig Med, 60(4), 664-70.
Book Chapter
- Gilligan S, Rathi N (2024). Renal and metabolic disorders related to alcohol and drug use. In The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine.
- Gilligan S, Ramkumar N (2022). Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blocker. In Lerma EV (Ed.), Hypertension Secrets. Elsevier.
Abstract
- Kethineni R, Gilligan S, Abraham J (2022). A rare cause of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) [Abstract].
- Kethineni R, Ohri R, Gilligan S, Barry M, Abraham J (2022). Minimal change disease with immune checkpoint inhibitors [Abstract].
- Sarwal A, Ramkumar N, Gilligan S (2022). SIADH – A clue to a rare diagnosis [Abstract].
- Kottey JJ, Yadav NK, Kethineni R, Gilligan S, Gregory MC, Zaman T, Barry M, Agarwal A, Abraham J (2021). COVID-Related Renal Thrombotic Microangiopathy: Role of Plasma Exchange [Abstract].
- Drury Z, Al-Rabadi L, Gregory M, Gilligan S, Ohri R, Penafiel MPR, Abraham J (2021). IgA nephropathy post COVID 19 infection [Abstract].
- Brecha F, Gilligan S (2021). Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis in a Patient with Tobramycin Containing Bone Cement [Abstract].
- Gilligan S, Lebedoff N, Barker B, Battistone M, Raphael K (2018). Pharmacological Decision-Making in Gout: A Comparison Between Nephrologists and Other Specialists Using a Script Concordance Test [Abstract].
Dr Gilligan is an excellent doctor precise in her diagnosis and gives me confidence in her direction for my treatment
Great Doc!
Dr. Gilligan cares about you personally. She is there when you have a kidney infection. And she tries hard to help with preventative care. To help that your kidneys will stay healthy for a long time.
Dr. Gillian is very professional and was thorough in explaining all my test results. She suggested further testing.I trust her with my care.
Dr.Giligan has always shown concern for my health issues. She would send a reminder for my lab work to be done before I come in for my appointments. We would go over my lab results and see if there are issues to be discussed/addressed. She is always respectful and professional. I have great respect for her as well.
Sarah is the best doctor Out of the 6 I have.. i enjoy seeing her. She always treats me like I am her best friend.
Very thoughtful, very thorough and very kind. Listens intently and answers every question and concern I may have and never is negative. 20 thumbs up.
I went to see Sarah Gilligan for kidney failure while I was in her office. She gave me a quick checkup and found that I had a fib yesterday today they had me set up and seeing a cardiologist and getting things ready for outpatient surgery within 30 days thank you Dr. Gilligan I would've never known I had heart issues. Thank you.
She s good
She cares, she listens. She's easy to understand. She takes great care of me
Dr Gilligan is friendly, precise diagnosis for my condition and explains in a way easy to understand
She listens to everything I said. She takes her time with me. She is a wonderful doctor.
Very smart, to the point, explains test results, and recommendations. Upbeat.
Dr Gilligan is my choice for nephrology at the U. Very thorough and precise in her diagnosis. Excellent doctor
She is easy to talk with.
Dr. Gilligan is an emphatic, kind, great listener, excellent Physician. I would recommend her whole heartedly
Sarah is an exceptional physician and an even more remarkable individual. She conveys information, instructions, and answers in a manner that is very easy to comprehend.
She is very thorough, she's very kind, she explains things perfectly that makes patience feel very comfortable.
Dr. Gilligan is a jewel of a doctor: Very knowledgeable, helpful, insightful, and covers most of the bases. I always leave feeling I am well cared for.
Exceptional health care provider who listens and responds directly to your concerns! I am more confident that I will be able to face and rise to my future healthcare challenges under her care.
She's great.
Very good
I really appreciate the care that Dr. Gilligan took with me!
Caring, friendly and knowledgeable. I feel like I get great care with Dr. Gilligan
Dr. Gillian is an excellent physician!! She is professional, knowledgeable and compassionate!! I trust her thoroughly with my medical care.
Dr. Gilligan is a wonderful doctor. She put me at ease about my progress in my recovery from nephrotic syndrome.
She is friendly and very knowledgeable. She answers all questions and makes you feel important.
Great Doctor. Took the time to understand my current medical situation and explained my lab results in terms that I could understand. Provided specific guidance to improve my health. Thorough. Knowledgeable. Professional. I trust Dr. Gilligan.
Sarah is great! She is patient, is totally willing to explain anything you don't understand even when she has to do it more than once. I wish all my providers were as easy to work with as she is.
Great Nephrologist, explains lab results comprehensively and understandably.
Dr. Sarah Gilligan is a kind and very knowledgable physician. She is thorough and doesn't rush the appointment.
Sarah cares and listens to the issues and has positive answers to get you well and up and running.
Dr Gilligan is awesome
She explains everything very clearly and gives good info imon things that can help
Dr. Sarah Gilligan is an attentive and knowledgeable doctor. Thank you Dr. Gilligan!
Knowledgeable and caring Doctor. Hightly recommended.
I find the staff very helpful and they are always willing to listen
She provides excellent care consistently, always listens, explains things well and is always positive with her advice. She is the BEST!
She Good!
She cares about her patients.
Good knowledgeable doctor
very god visit
She's very aware of the problems I've had with my kidneys and has kept up with my treatment. She even dropped the mg of one of my meds because I'm doing so well. She always explains things in a way that I can understand.
An attentive doctor who takes her time to listen and answer all questions without rushing or giving orders.
Dr Gillian is amazing, so helpful and understanding. Very detailed and kind. I know we are getting the best care when my dad sees her
Provides good information, medical expertise, and great interpersonal skills.
Dr Gilligan took the time to explain my condition thoroughly. I feel better able to make decisions that affect my care.
Dr Gilligan is very thorough, thoughtful, professional she goes over all the information pertaining to you. The good,bad and the ugly. Above all else she is very nice.
If given a choice, please choose Dr. Gilligan she is the best ever.
She good!
Very knowlegable, listens to you, explains plan of care
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She is very professional.
Very professional, yet understanding! Honest answers!!! Exudes empathy! If she sees a problem, she acts!! I know!! I was at an appointment when I had a weird fast hitting problem! Without delay I found myself being wheeled to emergency. Tests were run and it was called a mini-stroke!! I'm still recovering with lots of support! Her actions made a lot of difference! I am lucky that it happened at a routine appointment with her!!! I just had another appointment with her. She said that she remembers my last appointment! We both looked at each other and then I thanked her again for her training and fast action!! It's been six months and lots of home nurses. I'm still working on hopefully getting back to normal! But her fast actions I'm sure made a difference of what might have been!!! I was lucky that it happened had I the appointment that day with her!!! [NAME REMOVED]
Dr Gillligan is the best in every way!
She truly cares about you. She helped me go from having 3 kidney stones a week to having one a year. She is very knowledgeable.
She is very understanding. Answered all questions. Very friendly and helpful.
Great!
Dr. Gilligan is highly qualified and a pleasure to be her patient.
Sarah is very informative, and answers all my questions and needs appropriately.
She is very knowledgeable, caring and kind. She explained everything very clearly!
Competent, friendly informative.
I'm pleased with the care I'm receiving from Dr Gilligan, including her involvement wi
Dr. Gilligan was very thoughtful and professional. I appreciated the time she spent with me and how she included me in the decisions. She made sure I understood the plan.
Excellent MD who cares! Smart, dedicated.
on top of her game
When I first saw Dr Gilligan approximately 12 months ago I was in stage 4 kidney failure and looking at dialysis 12 months later I am in stage 3. She has worked with the outmost dedication to improve my health
She Good
Dr. Gilligan was very friendly. She listened to my concerns and answered in a way that I understood.
same as the other, Dr Hartzell
The Doctor is very good
I liked her a lot
Both Dr. Gilligan and her associate were very kind, empathetic and informational. I posed a great many questions to them, and they patiently answered them all while providing important information about related issues that I had not even thought of. Many thanks to both.
She was efficient and helpful
She is a wonderful Dr very patient with me,didn't rush me
She is great and very caring. Explains everything in a way you understand.You fill safe in her decision about your care and trust her.
She is an excellent Physician and I consider her a friend, based on her manner and thoughtful guidance based on my condition, age, and decisions I and my wife need to make [NAME REMOVED]
Outstanding patient care!
I have never had a Dr be so knowledgable and talk with me not above me. She is awesome and I feel like I am getting the best attention.
Sarah Gilligan, MD has my confidence as an excellent nephrologist. I attribute my stable medical condition to her medical expertise.
Dr. Gilligan was thorough in her evaluation of my health needs. She answered all of my questions and was very pleasant as well. She followed up quickly with the results of my tests and explained the results and follow up needs very well.
Excellent physician, shows a great deal of empathy and compassion.
Great Dr. Very kind and considerate . Took the time to explain things.
Igual muy profesional y atenta
She is an excellent doctor!
I can say Dr Sarah Gilligan is one of the best,I really like her and she on my medical team all these years,I pray she'll be my doctor for aomg time.