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Swetha A. Alexander
( out of 51 reviews )

Swetha A. Alexander, MBBS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Greenwood Health Center

Midvale
801-213-9400

University of Utah Hospital

Rheumatology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-7724
  • Dr. Swetha Ann Alexander, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah, with expertise in managing a wide range of rheumatic diseases.

    Dr. Alexander earned her medical degree from Christian Medical College in Ludhiana, India, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Utah. Her dedication to advancing research and patient care has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards, including the Marshall J. Schiff Memorial Fellow Research Award, which honors significant contributions to rheumatology scholarship. She has also received the Mentored Fellowship Award from the Spondylarthritis Research and Treatment Network and the Medical and Pediatric Resident Research Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

    Dr. Alexander joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2024, where she continues to contribute to the field of rheumatology through her clinical work, research, and teaching.

    Selected Publications:

    1. Walsh, JA., Pei, S., Alexander, SA., et al. "Missed Opportunities for Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis and Factors Associated with Non-treatment: An observational cohort study in United States Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis." Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. WB Saunders, 2024.

    2. Najjar R, Alexander SA, Hughes GC, Yazdany J, Singh N. "Predictors of Thirty-Day Hospital Readmissions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the United States: A Nationwide Study." Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2022.

    3. Alexander S, Swami U, Kaur A, Gao Y, Fatima M, Ginn MM, Stein JE, Grivas P, Zakharia Y, Singh N. "Safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with cancer and pre-existing autoimmune disease." Ann Transl Med. 2021.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 51 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.

    May 24, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Very friendly, and IÕm very impressed with how thorough she is.

    May 16, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    When I get sick enough then she will care about me as a person. Until then I'm dismissed.

    April 29, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    It's very good [TRANSLATED]

    April 19, 2025
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    As a new patient, I was impressed with Dr Anderson's care and knowledge of my Sjogren's condition. She had completely reviewed my history and also added some additional knowledge I wasn't aware of and some new tests. I would strongly recommend Dr Anderson to those who are looking for a Dr who takes the time to care.

    April 10, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Alexander is an extremely knowledgeable rheumatologist. I have had RA for over 17 years and am new to her office. I was very impressed with her professionalism and her depth of understanding of the disease. She was also very warm and listened to my concerns. I felt comfortable with my treatment options and we have a clear path moving forward.

    April 06, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She was completely dismissive of the possibility that I had my condition, until a website she pulled up on Google said that I have it. Even though I have test results that say I have it. Refused to offer me treatment to slow the neurological damage my condition is causing, when I've developed new and worsening conditions in the last 4 months.

    April 01, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I appreciate you listening to my needs and wants!

    March 22, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She is the best!!

    March 19, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Alexander is excellent in her field and she is an excellent listener! She took all things in to consideration and explained her plan of care very thoroughly! Highly recommended!

  • Dr. Swetha Ann Alexander, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah, with expertise in managing a wide range of rheumatic diseases.

    Dr. Alexander earned her medical degree from Christian Medical College in Ludhiana, India, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Utah. Her dedication to advancing research and patient care has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards, including the Marshall J. Schiff Memorial Fellow Research Award, which honors significant contributions to rheumatology scholarship. She has also received the Mentored Fellowship Award from the Spondylarthritis Research and Treatment Network and the Medical and Pediatric Resident Research Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

    Dr. Alexander joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2024, where she continues to contribute to the field of rheumatology through her clinical work, research, and teaching.

    Selected Publications:

    1. Walsh, JA., Pei, S., Alexander, SA., et al. "Missed Opportunities for Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis and Factors Associated with Non-treatment: An observational cohort study in United States Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis." Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. WB Saunders, 2024.

    2. Najjar R, Alexander SA, Hughes GC, Yazdany J, Singh N. "Predictors of Thirty-Day Hospital Readmissions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the United States: A Nationwide Study." Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2022.

    3. Alexander S, Swami U, Kaur A, Gao Y, Fatima M, Ginn MM, Stein JE, Grivas P, Zakharia Y, Singh N. "Safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with cancer and pre-existing autoimmune disease." Ann Transl Med. 2021.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Rheumatology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

    Education history

    Fellowship Rheumatology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Clinical Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Connecticut School of Medicine Resident
    Post Graduate Training Family Medicine - Christian Medical College Postgraduate Diploma
    Internship Medicine and Surgery - Christian Medical College Intern
    Undergraduate Medicine and Surgery - Christian Medical College M.B.B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Najjar R, Alexander SA, Hughes GC, Yazdany J, Singh N (2022). Predictors of Thirty-Day Hospital Readmissions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the United States: A Nationwide Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken), 75(5), 989-997. (Read full article)
    2. Fernandez-Ruiz R, Duarte-Garca A, Rolle NA, Sattui SE, Saygin D, Dowell S, Alexander SA, Kumar B, Danila MI, Singh N (2022). Supporting International Medical Graduates in Rheumatology: A Call to Action. Arthritis Rheumatol, 75(2), 145-148. (Read full article)
    3. Ezeanuna MN, Prince DK, Alexander SA, Richards JS, Kerr GS, Jalal D, Bansal N, Liew JW, Singh N (2022). Association of rheumatoid arthritis with mortality in chronic kidney disease: a cohort study. Clin Rheumatol, 41(9), 2669-2676. (Read full article)
    4. Alexander S, Swami U, Kaur A, Gao Y, Fatima M, Ginn MM, Stein JE, Grivas P, Zakharia Y, Singh N (2020). Safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with cancer and pre-existing autoimmune disease. Ann Transl Med, 9(12), 1033. (Read full article)
    5. Alexander SA, Kim E, Mandhadi R (2021). Approaching Reactive Arthritis Associated With Poor Prognostic Factors: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus, 13(2), e13555. (Read full article)
    6. Nguyen S, Alexander SA, Apenteng S, Castiglione A (2020). Statin-Associated Necrotizing Myopathy: A Feared Complication. Cureus, 12(11), e11689. (Read full article)
    7. Chango Azanza JJ, Calle Sarmiento PM, Lopetegui Lia N, Alexander SA, Modi V (2020). Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: An Early Skin Biopsy Makes a Difference. Cureus, 12(5), e7912. (Read full article)
    8. Mathew Thomas V, Alexander SA, Hadfield MJ, Vredenburgh J (2020). A Rare Case of Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix with No Intrauterine Diethylstilbestrol Exposure. Cureus, 12(4), e7796. (Read full article)
    9. Alexander SA, Mathew Thomas V, Savage JA (2020). Elevated C-reactive Protein and Role of Steroids in Cocaine-associated Levamisole-induced Vasculitis. Cureus, 12(4), e7597. (Read full article)
    10. Chango Azanza JJ, Mathew Thomas V, Calle Sarmiento PM, Singh M, Alexander SA (2020). Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome Due to Endometrial Carcinoma. Cureus, 12(3), e7220. (Read full article)
    11. Mathew Thomas V, Bindal P, Ann Alexander S, McDonald K (2019). Nivolumab-induced hepatitis: A rare side effect of an immune check point inhibitor. J Oncol Pharm Pract, 26(2), 459-461. (Read full article)
    12. Mathew Thomas V, Alexander SA, Bindal P, Vredenburgh J (2020). Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis-A Mystery Yet to be Unraveled: A Case Series and Review of Literature. Cureus, 12(2), e6895. (Read full article)