Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Bjordahl as knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate. Reviewers highlight that he listens attentively, explains complex kidney and related health issues in clear, understandable terms, and develops individualized care plans that leave them feeling reassured and well cared for. Many also note respectful, patient-centered communication and professional, helpful office interactions.
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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.
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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 (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 |
| Internship | Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | Intern |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - The Ohio State University College of Medicine | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Biology - University of California - Irvine | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- S Beddhu, R Filipowicz, Bin Wang, Terrence Bjordahl et al (12/2016). A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Febuxostat Therapy on Adipokines and Markers of Kidney Fibrosis in Asymptomatic Hyperuricemic Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy. Can J Kidney Health Dis, 1-11.
- Anderton NA, Giri A, Wei G, Marcus RL, Chen X, Bjordahl T, Habib A, Herrera J and Beddhu S (2015). Sedentary Behavior in Individuals With Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease and Maintenance Hemodialysis. I. J Ren Nutr, 25(No 4 July), 364-370.
- Bjordahl TS, Dimyan MA, Weinberger NM (1998). Induction of long-term receptive field plasticity in the auditory cortex of the waking guinea pig by stimulation of the nucleus basalis. Behav Neurosci, 112(3), 467-79.
Review
- Peter B Hathaway, MD, and Terrence Bjordahl, MD (6/2014). Who Shouldn’t Get a Percutaneous PD Catheter? Improving clinical outcomes with optimal patient selection and percutaneous techniques for peritoneal dialysis. [Review].
Abstract
- Tahir Zaman, MD, Terrence S Bjordahl, MD, Monica Patricia Revelo Penafiel, MD, PhD, Monique E Cho, MD Univ of Utah, Univ of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, Pathology, Univ of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (11/2016). Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Role for Renal Biopsy in an Unusual Presentation [Abstract].
- Rabia Nadeem Kiani, MBBS, R E Boucher, Guo Wei, Debra Lynn Simmons, MD, Terrence S Bjordahl, MD, Linda F Fried, MD, FASN, MPH, Tom Greene, PhD, Srini Beddhu, MD Univ of Utah, SLC, UT, VA, Pittsburgh, PA (11/19/2016). Need for Insulin Is Associated with Increased Risk of All-Cause Mortality (ACM) in Various CKD Stages in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) [Abstract].
- R E Boucher, Debra Lynn Simmons, MD, Rabia Nadeem Kiani, MBBS, Guo Wei, Tom Greene, PhD, Terrence S Bjordahl, MD, Linda F Fried, MD, FASN, MPH, Srini Beddhu, MD Univ of Utah, VA Pittsburgh (11/18/2016). Advanced CKD Is Associated with Higher Use of Insulin, Independent of Hemoglobin (Hb) A1C Levels and Duration of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) [Abstract].
- Rabia Nadeem Kiani, MBBS, R E Boucher, Guo Wei, Debra Lynn Simmons, MD, Linda F Fried, MD, FASN, MPH, Terrence S Bjordahl, MD, Tom Greene, PhD, Srini Beddhu, MD Univ of Utah, SLC, UT, VA, Pittsburgh (11/17/2016). Insulin Requirement Is a Risk Factor for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Independent of Hemoglobin (Hb) A1C Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) [Abstract].
- Chen X, Ikizler TA, Wei G, Constantz E, Boucher R, Huang Y, Wang B, Bjordahl TS, Greene T, Beddhu S 2014 (2014). Protein intake, serum phosphorous and FGF23 levels in dialysis patients. [Abstract].
- Xiaorui Chen1, G Wei1, R Filipowicz1, Tom Greene1, A N Habib, T S Bjordahl and Srinivasan Beddhu1 1Dept of Med, U of Utah, SLC, UT, United States (11/2013). Title: Higher Intake of Vegetable Protein is Associated with Lower All-Cause Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease [Abstract].
- R Filipowicz, 1 Alfred K Cheung, 1, 2 T Alp Ikizler, 3 Y Zhang, 1 Tom Greene, 1 T S Bjordahl, 1 A N Habib, 1 G Wei, 1 S Beddhu1, 21U of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 2SLCVHA, Salt Lake City, UT, 3Vanderbilt Univ, Nashville, TN (11/2012). Uremic Dyslipidemia and Arterial Stiffness in Hemodialysis Patients [Abstract].
- Nestor E Almeida, 1 T Alp Ikizler, 3 Y Zhang, 1 R Filipowicz, 1 Mary B Sundell, 3 G Morrell, 1 G Wei, 1 J Abraham, 1 A N Habib, 1 T S Bjordahl, 1 Tom Greene, 1 Alfred K Cheung, 1, 2 S Beddhu1, 21Univ of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 2VA, Salt Lake City, UT, 3Vanderbilt Univ, Nashville, TN (11/2012). Body Composition Is Associated with Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients N [Abstract].
- Nestor E Almeida, 1 T Alp Ikizler, 3 Y Zhang, 1 R Filipowicz, 1 G Morrell, 1 G Wei, 1 J Abraham, 1 A N Habib, 1 T S Bjordahl, 1 Tom Greene, 1 Alfred K Cheung, 1, 2 S Beddhu121Univ of Utah, SLC, UT, 2VA, SLC, UT, 3Vanderbilt Univ, Nashville, TN (11/2012). Body Composition Affects Serum Creatinine but Not Serum Cystatin C Levels [Abstract].
Other
- Bjordahl TS, Weinberger NM (1996). Induction of Physiological Memory by Basal Forebrain Stimulation in Waking Animals. Journal of Undergraduate Research in the Biological Sciences (26, pp. 410-421). University of California, Irvine.
Knowledgeable and professional
A very caring doctor!
Dr Bjordahl was very clear with his recommendations and the impact those recommendations should have on my kidney function going forward
I have a lot of faith in the care he is giving me. He is very easy ro talk to.
Dr B is very thorough and answers all questions I have. He is very concerned about improvement and medications I need to take.
A doctor who listens and talks to you in words that the non-medical can understand.
Exceptional provider with excellent knowledge of kidney disease.
Absolutely top notch. I drive fifteen hours for my appointments. That is not something I would do for another medical provider.
Dr.Terrence S Bjordahl is a very respected and really wants to help me to understand my situation.
I was comfortable in his office and him explaining my condition to me. I appreciated his kindness
Dr. Bordeau took time to explain my situation and continued to answer all my questions and give me the reassurance I had hoped to receive.
O He is the best doctor I have seen.
Very good provider
Would highly recommend. Definitely takes your questions without judgement and explains what is going on and what to expect.
Dr.bjordahl is probably the first doctor to actually ask all of the questions about everything related to my health. He went deeper than any other medical professional ever has. I feel like he really wants to understand all of the factors that could be impacting what is going on with me. And I've never had a medical professional beat this thorough. I also felt a sense of urgency that you rarely get in the medical profession.
I was so impressed with his individualized care for me. He took time to make sure any questions were answered and thoroughly explained a plan for maintenance of my health and longevity of my life even though I am in my eighties. I highly recommend him for any nephrology care needed!
Great Doctor that put me on a great path to better health. Thank you Dr Bjordahl
Dr. Bjordahl is the best doctor that I have. He has always cared for the best interest of my health and concerns.
He is very caring and helpful
I recommend Dr. Bjordahl. He is always informative, friendly, and professional.
Dr. Bjordahl is a pleasure to collaborate with. He attentively addresses my concerns and inquiries, and he provides clear explanations of potential solutions and treatments that would benefit me as a patient.
I have a great deal of confidence in him.
Dr. Bjordahl is professional, friendly, courteous, and discusses medical issues in language that is easy to understand. He has my highest recommendation.
Dr. Bjordahl listens and has great 'bedside manner'. I trust him completely.
Very compassionate, caring, explains everything clearly all with a happy smile! We will recommend him & his nurses to anyone who is looking for GREAT kidney care! He makes you feel at ease, when he enters the room! He truly cares about his patient's & their health !!!!!!!!!!
Bjordahl for president.
Caring and explains well in a way non medical people can understand.
He is the best .
What a blessing it was to have found Dr. Bjordahl as my nephrologist when I found out I have stage 4 kidney disease. He is knowledgeable, takes the time to listen, skilled, responsive, and kind. I trust him completely with my medical care.
Excellent, Compassionate healthcare professional' He really cares about and invests in each patient. He is never rushed and makes direct eye contact to let you know you are his most important concern at the moment. he takes a holistic approach to his treatment, understanding the challenges each patient faces with their health and lifestyle.
He is an excellent physician; thorough, thoughtful, caring. Very responsive. The best I have had with helping and responding quickly on my chart. Very much appreciated.
This was my first experience with Dr. Bjordahl; but I feel very comfortable going forward with him.
He has a great bedside manner. Makes you feel comfortable and very knowledgeable.
Dr. Bjordahl is a very good doctor. I've been under his care for well over 10 years and have found him to be very thorough, patient and knowledgeable. He's always up to date with new medical findings that can influence my care. He explains things clearly, in a way where I can completely understand the care being provided. He is a doctor who really cares about his patients.
Very knowledgeable and informed, not only about my kidney issue but my cardiovascular as well. I felt that I didn't have to worry that I would end up surg conflicting information between my cardiologist and him. Very easy going and forthright. I didn't feel like he held things back.
Awesome Doctor!!
He is a great physician. I would recommend him to anyone
leaves you with great trust
Great physician. Took plenty of time to answer all of my questions.
He's always patient and knowlegeable.Would recommend him highly
This Doctor is one of the best I have encountered.
Dr. Bjordahl has treated me for several years and I credit him with keeping my kidneys in good health
The best ,kind and caring doctor . He really listen to you and always makes sure you know and understand the care plan. Highly recommend
There was no one assisting Dr. Bjordahl. The people at the desk were wonderful. If I sound overwhelmingly pleased with everyone here, that's accurate.
All great
I have been going to Dr. Terrence S Bjordahl for several years and consider him to be an expert in his field. He asks me good questions and makes sure I am eating right and exercising. He makes me feel he really cares about me and my wellbeing.
Yes, I would doctor .Bjordahl
He is very professional and very kind and helpful.
Dr. Bjordahl is an exceptional doctor. I've been seeing him for 2 plus years for kidney issues. Lately he diagnosed a medical condition that was outside his specific field that solved a medical problem I had tha no doctor had picked up on. I was impressed and it helped me enormously. Thank you so much!!
He took time to explain everything
The same that I said before.
Excellent doctor
My favorite doctor
A very pleasant office visit
I would recommend him very highly. He is an excellent communicator. He was concerned and thorough.
Professionally acting and caring about my care.
Very knowledgeable. Was aware of detailed biochemical changes as well as lifestyle changes that could benefit me.
tells it like it is.
He knowns his trade but makes sure that patients understand that he is more intelligent than they are. I did not see much compassion in him--the goal of this institution. He delivered a set of advice, caring little if the patient could follow them. One could find the same advice in Google, because the way he treats people is cold and distant. Not the kind of doctor with whom patients would build an emotional bridge, and feel cared for.
Very good help iam very happy.
Very thorough. Extremely knowledgeable and Highly Professional. Very up to date on protocols and clinical knowledge that's relevant to my visit and conditions.
?"I can't say enough good things about Dr. Terrence Bjordahl. From my very first visit, his office was professional and welcoming. The staff is always friendly and efficient, making it easy to schedule appointments and handle any questions I have. ?Dr. Bjordahl himself is a standout. He's not only incredibly knowledgeable about nephrology but also has a remarkable way of explaining complex medical information in a simple, understandable manner. He took the time to listen to all my concerns, and I never felt rushed during our appointments. Thank you Dr. BJORDAHL
Dr. Terrence Bjordahl was an exceptional physician. He took his time and was very through. He even helped me with some other test results he could see in my chart and suggested I do some more follow-up on those results with the other doctors.
Dr. Bjordahl is very thorough in his explanations which is greatly appreciated.
Dr. Bjordahl, MD a very personale person. He was very pleasant to talk to. He knows what he is doing and helps a lot.
I would recommend him to everyone
He doesn't make me feel that I am a patient with a number in his file. He pays attention to detail and it's easy to follow his advice to live a normal life while dealing with kidney failure. Thanks Dr. Bjordahl.
Doctor very helpful explaining my treatment & what I should do to improve my condition.
Dr. Bjordahl is consistently available to address inquiries and provide insights into optimal treatments for my long-term health.
An outstanding nephrologist.
He is the BEST in his field, as far as I'm concerned, and would recommend him to anyone that needs his services! I am really pleased with him & all his help in my behalf !!!
Hw is very thorough and makes you feel very comfortable.
He is a kind and caring doctor. Very knowledgeable and can explain how he can care for you the best possible way. I really liked him. Highly recommend
Great doc'very knowledgeable.
Dr Bjordahl is excellent. He listens, and then helps you to make a decision that you are comfortable with.
Excellent
Dr. Bjordahl spent plenty of time with me and answered any questions I had regarding my kidney issues.
Took the time to explain the disease process and provided options for treatment. Very caring.
I would highly recommend Dr. Bjordahl.
Dr. Bjordahl is the best. I'm very glad and satisfied being his patient and his service. I especially appreciate that he makes sure if I have any questions that I ask and he answers them to my understanding and satisfaction.
Very friendly and helpful.
Dr. Bjordahl is an excellent doctor who explained things in a clear and understandable way. Takes the time to answer all your questions.
very good doctor
Very likable
A very caring doctor.
Dr. Bjordahl is excellent. I am glad that he is my Nephrologist.
He is wonderful
He's a wonderful doctor.
Great to work with.
Doctor Bjordahl is an exceptional Doctor.
I've always liked Dr. Bjordahl. Our discussions are matter-of-fact and I know exactly what I should do. He's a good guy, too, and that's the best I say about any man.
Dr. Bjordahl is very friendly and knowledgeable. He never makes me feel uncomfortable. I have every confidence in him.
Great doctor
He was suffering from balance issues with his ears and still asked appropriate questions and was helpful in getting future care set up.
Dr. Bjordahl not only listened intently to my concerns, but he had done previous research into past problems, test results, procedures and outcomes. I was very impressed with his demeanor and knowledge. After more than 5 months, he finally has given me a good idea of the cause of my problem which no one else has been able to do.
Very good
I gripe because it's to far to drive Layton to St. Marks. But he has calmed me down just talking about for lab work was good.
Dr. Bjordahl is as good a nephrologist as you will find in all of Utah.
Very down to earth and easy to talk to. Keeps up to date of latest medical advancement and data to provide the best care and options.
excellent doctor.
Dr. Bjordahl is very attentive, well-listener, and thorough. Easy to talk to and makes sure you understand what he is saying as well. A great find!
Dr. Bjordahl has saved me from my kidney stones. I had over 50 of them before I went to see him. It has changed my life. I have not had to have surgery or had pain since then! I had lipotripsy x4 before I saw him.
Love his style and caution. He should be cloned.
Dr.Bjordahl seeks to provide me the best care.
Excellent
Dr. Bjordahl is amazing to work with and treats my 89 year old mother with the utmost respect! I have referred him to family and friends!
I trust Dr Bjordahl with my kidneys. He is extremely smart and competent.
I have been in Dr. Bjordahl's care now for several years. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
A very caring doctor
As I stated before, he is very caring and friendly. I feel confident he know his stuff.
He really does care about me ! I look forward to seeing him ! Thank You for listening to me ! And helping me stay focused . [NAME REMOVED]
My expectations were exceeded. He was very knowledgeable and patient. He answered all of my questions, and I had a lot of them! As a healthcare professional myself, I can say that you can trust Dr Bjordahl with your care. I left my visit feeling reassured and more optimistic about my health.
We would recommend Dr. Bjordhal to anyone looking for expert & compassionate care of their Kidneys!!!
Just wished he wasn't so far away.
If someone ask, I would be happy to recomend
I felt great about my first visit. I had a complicated health history, and he did a good job considering it while developing a plan. I feel like i'm in good hands and would recommend to other patients needing a nephrologist.
Dr Bjordhal: prompt, attentative, personable. took all the time to discuss And explain my individual situation and answer any questions. Adjusted my meds and left wishing me a good ski season¿ while leaving me with a feeling of calm.