Theodore S. Paisley
( out of 310 reviews )

Theodore S. Paisley, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-8000

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

  • Theodore S. Paisley, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician who specializes in sports medicine. He received his medical training from Dartmouth Medical School and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Paisley also completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Utah. He is an outdoor enthusiast and particularly enjoys skiing. His team physician roles include University of Utah Women's Softball, United States Ski Mountaineering, and he was a Team USA physician during the 2018 Winter Olympics In Korea. He has a special interest in educating Family Medicine resident physicians and he is the Associate Director of the University of Utah Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 310 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    March 26, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Paisley makes even an unpleasant appointment (I hate needles!) bearable, making me feel like I'm making the right decision and this procedure will help me. Also, he gives me choices so I feel well informed.

    March 23, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excellent care

    March 20, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Paisley was extremely nice and informative. He made me feel at ease.

    March 16, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent doctor and teacher

    February 13, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Paisley was very helpful and thoughtful in explaining the mechanism of my injury and the options for recovery. I was listened to and Dr. Paisley made care decisions based on my input.

    February 13, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Paisley is excellent. He is very well-informed. He is also good at explaining and helping lay out next steps.

    February 07, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Definitely elicits my confidence in his expertise and the way he communicates. Highly recommended.

    January 24, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He was excellent and I would highly recommend.

    January 21, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Paisley was very nice, efficient and thorough. I felt like I was in good care. He explained everything and I felt like I came to the right place.

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  • Theodore S. Paisley, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician who specializes in sports medicine. He received his medical training from Dartmouth Medical School and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Paisley also completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Utah. He is an outdoor enthusiast and particularly enjoys skiing. His team physician roles include University of Utah Women's Softball, United States Ski Mountaineering, and he was a Team USA physician during the 2018 Winter Olympics In Korea. He has a special interest in educating Family Medicine resident physicians and he is the Associate Director of the University of Utah Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Orthopaedics -Adjunct Associate Professor
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Sports Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Residency Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Dartmouth Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology and Education - Dartmouth College A.B.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Carroll KL, Leiser J, Paisley TS (2006). Cerebral palsy: physical activity and sport. Curr Sports Med Rep, 5(6), 319-22. (Read full article)

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