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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    Patient Comments

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    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.

    January 19, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Paisley cares about me as a patient and a person. He has helped me through multiple issues over the last decade.

    January 16, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very kind & caring.

    January 16, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Concise, friendly, professional, and explained everything that left me with the exact understanding of what I needed to do. They also sent me away with a few pages that have been very helpful to refer back to regarding medication recommendations, rehab exercises, and other information.

    January 15, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I felt like we were problem solving together, relying on his expertise.

    January 01, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Excellent on mountain medical care. Thank you

    December 21, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    A truly outstanding physician. Great at listening, great at explaining. Friendly, prompt, enthusiastic, caring. It is a pleasure to work with him.

    December 20, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    If you need expert caring support and solutions, go see Dr Paisley.

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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)
    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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