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Board Certification
American Board of Family MedicinePatient Rating
4.8 /5( out of 65 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
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.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERVery knowledgeable, and she stays up to date with latest healthcare trends.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTEROutstanding
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is amazing! She listens and repeats back what you say to make sure she understands, what a talent few providers have. She also provides alternative options that help you decide which route to take. She is also personable and can talk to you on a personal level, rather than just about healthcare, which I appreciate.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERshe always listens and cares
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr Speiss earned my trust. She is thorough, intelligent and demonstrated good judgement. She listened attentively and addressed my unique concerns. The staff responded to her directions and demands smoothly. I was very happy with my visit.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is very relatable, and understanding. She provides options, but ultimately lets you make the final call instead of pushing her personal agenda on you. She is also extremely gifted in her bedside manner. We love having her for our provider.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is amazing.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERTook very good care of me
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERShe is a great provider that takes time to listen to questions and will help provide options so you can be in control of your medical decisions when appropriate. She is also very informed and kind! We love her and are so grateful we found her!
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spies was excellent. She listened carefully to my concerns, asked pertinent follow-up questions and included me in a course of action to address my health issues. She took the time needed to treat me.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERShe's our favorite doctor by far!
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERShe is very professional yet understanding and caring about her patients. She walked me through every question until I was understanding and that is rare in Doctors taking on new patients. I will look forward to her being our new family Doctor
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERThorough assessment and detailed in care
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERShe is very understanding, empathetic, relatable and dedicated to my needs and to those of my daughter Conscience
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERI feel like I can be honest with Dr. Spiess about my health and what is going on with me. I have never had a doctor like that before. Im a much healthier person today because I started seeing Dr. Spiess.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is very professional but also easy to talk to in discussing my health issues. I appreciate her promptbess and the effort she puts into my health care needs.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERLove Dr. Spiess!! Being a new parent lots of decisions have to get made annd it can be overwhelming - yet, after meeting her, choosing a pediatrician was an easy one.cannot say enough good things
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERSo happy to start my care with Drm. Spiess.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERFriendly, detailed, comprehensive.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess was kind, considerate and thorough.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr Spiess, is wonderful. She took the time to listen to my concerns and went over my care options with me in detail.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERI feel incredibly blessed to have finally found a doctor who listens, cares, and is thorough.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is kind, helpful, and considerate.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERWait for any opening with any other doctor.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERGood attending
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERLove her. She is awesome.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr Spiess is knowledgeable, up on current medicine, visionary, and finds a way to provide treatment and to help patients to heal. A strength to the U of U and to all patients.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is very caring and understanding. She kindly answered all my questions, addressed all my concerns, and help me feel confident in my care plan. I appreciate her attention to detail.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERIn and out Very nice Great smile
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr Spiess is the most knowledgeable doctor. She also is great at communicating further health steps as well as being up on the latest medical studies. She is a true healer.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERVery caring provider
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERThank you, Saskia!
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERVery nice and pleasant
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERShe was rude and pushed me to agree to be prescribed her favorite medication that I had unsuccessfully taken years prior and had concerns about. I felt rushed and unheard.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERShe's a wonderful doctor that is very attentive and seeks to provide the best care, but also relates on a level that makes you feel understood. Great provider who goes above and beyond! Highly recommend!
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is a fantastic provider that makes you feel seen and heard. She does not give up on you, nor allow you to give up on yourself! She is patient, kind, and always takes the time to ensure all your concerns are listened to and validated.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERVery good experience
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERIm sure weve spoken
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERExcellent physician, I'm very pleased that she is who I can go to for health care,
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERThank you for taking the time to take a second look at my cyst on my hands and provide your opinion.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERKind thoughtful collaborative in her care and approach.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERExtremely helpful and knowledgeable.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERVery caring and compassionate. Dr Spiess took the time and made extra effort to help my anxiety during my procedure.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERVery respectful and courteous
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is wonderful! She listens and takes time to make sure I'm ok and answers any questions I have and is always reassuring in her responses! Even if I don't feel better physically after my visit, I walk away feeling better mentally and with a peace of mind!
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERShe is great doctor!
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess introduced herself and remained a short time in room while Dr.Taylor was taking a history,etc.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERI found this doctor to be disorganized and distracted. I didn't feel heard. Given the severity of the reason I was there, I felt like she wasn't taking it seriously and was not helpful. I will avoid seeing her again.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERSaskia is amazing. She takes the time to be relatable and actually talks to you when discussing options rather than just talking to the computer. She is one to seek out information and let you decide how to proceed with the information.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERSince my appointment was so truncated, I felt that I couldn't express my concerns or my reasons really for coming in for a visit. My answers had to therefor be shortened as were hers. There was no opportunity for a back and forth or even an opportunity for a full patient history to be taken.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERThese head doctors only come in to get to know us and say that the doctor's treatment is the one that will be followed. I couldn't rate her because she only made a joke and that's it. She didn't ask or say anything about my health. It was me who told her how excellent Dr. Gutierrez is and she asked me to write it down. However, this wasn't necessary because I always write kudos to the doctor. Maybe the head doctors should take the time to get to know us better. [TRANSLATED]
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERShe was very late to my appointment. My appointment was around 2ish and I didn't leave the office until 4:30. I didn't feel like she cared alot about what was going on with me.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERI met Dr. Spiess after an early pregnancy loss. While my providers couldn't give me an appointment she went out of her way to see me. She made me feel like I have known her for years. She listened sympathized, showed support and understanding, explained clearly what she sees and gave me medical advice how to proceed further on. The way she talked to me was super professional yet super caring like a mother doctor. I never felt safer with a doctor like that before.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERShe was a true caring doctor. She was honest, she did listen to me carefully. For the first time in a while I felt understood.
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess was great to work with. She above and beyond to recommend the best medication.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is a an excellent doctor who shows care and concern about my health. She answered my questions very thoroughly and took the time to research a question I had finding a likely solution.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERshe listened to my feeling about my future care and agreed with Dr Wolferz
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTERWhat a phenomenal doctor. So thorough, personable, professional and collaborative. Dr. Spiess ensured all of my goals for the visit were achieved, and allows you as the patient to take an active role in decision making.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is the one we go to when we need to have our questions answered. We feel listened to and she always takes our concerns seriously. We never leave with the feeling of being dismissed or not heard. She always finds a good resolution for us to follow.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is so great. She really takes time to explain things and answer my questions. I felt very cared for by an extremely competent and kind Dr. during my visit with her.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess is knowledgeable and helpful about a variety of ailments-not just a single specialty.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERShe was under a lot of pressure at the end of my long unexpected and urgent appointment late Friday. I felt she did an overall very good job.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERDr. Spiess was very good about listening to my concerns and validating my worries. I never felt like she thought I was being silly for having anxiety related to my health. She took my concerns seriously and made me feel heard. I truly appreciate that.
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERShe was literally so nice and told me to not be too hard on myself and this was literally one of the best doctors visits I have ever experienced!
MADSEN HEALTH CENTERA very caring and good listener
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of Family MedicineEducation history
Undergraduate Human Development - University of California, San Diego Eleanor Roosevelt College B.A. Professional Medical Medicine - Drexel University College of Medicine M.D. Residency Family & Preventive Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Spiess ST, Gardner E, Turner C, Galt A, Fortenberry K, Ho T, Knox J, Ose (2023). We Cannot Put This Genie Back in the Bottle: Qualitative Interview Study Among Family Medicine Providers About Their Experiences With Virtual Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of medical Internet research, 25, e43877. (Read full publication)
- Ho TF, Fortenberry KT, Gardner E, Turner C, Knox J, Spiess S, Ose D (2023). Perceived Impact of Virtual Visits on Access to Care in Family Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Benefits and Challenges. Journal of primary care & community health, 14, 21501319231220118. (Read full publication)
- Owens R, Whittaker TC, Galt A, Spiess S, Mervis M, Lockrey A, Gardner E, Stoesser K, Ose (2024). Assessment of Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship Websites in the United States: Content and Usability. Journal of primary care & community health, 15, 21501319231225365. (Read full publication)
- Owens RW, Whittaker TC, Galt A, Stoesser K, Spiess S, Mervis MJ, Curtin AD, Gardner E, Ose (2023). Evaluating maternal health capacity building in rural and underserved areas: a research protocol. Rural and remote health, 23(4), 8372. (Read full publication)
- Adediran E, Owens R, Whittaker C, Fortenberry KT, Spiess (2025). Postpartum Blood Pressure Screening in the United States Primary Care Settings: A Systematic Review. American journal of hypertension, (Read full publication)
- Owens RW, Dahlin M, Adediran E, Curtin A, Spiess S, Moreno LE, Fortenberry KT, Whittaker TC, Ose (2025). Pregnancy-care intentions and practice among family medicine physicians: residents, obstetric fellows, and fellowship alumni. Family practice, 42(5), (Read full publication)
- Debbink MP, Tanana H, Murray JL, Blosser P, Horse L, Monroy C, Spiess S, Charles JE, Turok DK, Smid MC, Allshouse AA, Smith JD, Cohen SR, Johnson EP, Metz TD, Gordon A (2025). Culturally Engaged REcovery - MOms connected through Native CommunitY (CEREMONY): An Implementation Study to Evaluate the Adaptation and Implementation of an Integrated Perinatal SUD Clinical Model for Pregnant and Postpartum Native People. Substance use & addiction journal, 29767342251336550. (Read full publication)
Review
- Wolferz R, Fotoohi M, Spiess S, Ose D, Vukelic B, Fortenberry K (2022). Does Exercise During Pregnancy Decrease the Risk of Developing Hypertensive Disorders?. American family physician, 106(1), 87-88. (Read full publication)
- Spiess S, Owens R, Charron E, DeMarco M, Feurdean M, Gold K, Murray K, Schenk N, Stoesser K, Thomas P, Adediran E, Gardner E, Fortenberry K, Whittaker TC, Ose (2024). The Role of Family Medicine in Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis in the United States. Journal of primary care & community health, 15, 21501319241274308. (Read full publication)
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