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Zainab Kagen
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Zainab Kagen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106

Zainab Kagen, MD, is a board-certified Pediatrician at Sugar House Health Center.

As a pediatrician, Dr. Kagen loves caring for patients of all ages; from premature newborns to adolescents entering adulthood. She has a warm personality and enjoys managing the full spectrum of pediatric and adolescent medical conditions.

Dr. Kagen received her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2011, and completed her Pediatric residency at University of Tennessee - Chattanooga in 2014. Dr. Kagen and her family moved to Utah in 2017 and enjoy many of the outdoor activities Utah has to offer.

Specialties

Patient Rating

Families describe Dr. Kagen as a caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable pediatrician who takes time to listen and includes both children and parents in care decisions. She explains conditions and plans clearly without being condescending, answers questions thoroughly, and speaks directly to children in a way that puts them at ease. Visits are noted as thorough yet efficient, with a friendly, professional team that helps make appointments comfortable and gives parents confidence in the care plan.

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5.0 /5
( out of 181 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.


Zainab Kagen, MD, is a board-certified Pediatrician at Sugar House Health Center.

As a pediatrician, Dr. Kagen loves caring for patients of all ages; from premature newborns to adolescents entering adulthood. She has a warm personality and enjoys managing the full spectrum of pediatric and adolescent medical conditions.

Dr. Kagen received her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2011, and completed her Pediatric residency at University of Tennessee - Chattanooga in 2014. Dr. Kagen and her family moved to Utah in 2017 and enjoy many of the outdoor activities Utah has to offer.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Pediatrics

Education history

Residency Pediatrics - University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga Resident
Professional Medical Medicine - American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine M.D.
Undergraduate Biology - Indiana University B.S.

Selected Publications

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

  1. Kagen Z, Moresco B (2024). Pediatric Pain Assessment and Rating Scales. Medical Home Portal, University of Utah Department of Pediatrics; (2024). Information and resources for physicians and professionals on pediatric pain assessment and rating scales. [Web]. Medical Home Portal Webpages publication. Available: https://www.medicalhomeportal.org/clinical-practice/common-issues-for-cyshcn/pain-management/pediatric-pain-assessment-and-rating-scales.
  2. Kagen Z, Moresco B, Sierakowski E (2024). Acute Pain in Children and Adolescents. Medical Home Portal, University of Utah Department of Pediatrics; (2024). Information and resources for physicians and professionals on acute pediatric pain management. [Web]. Medical Home Portal Webpages publication. Available: https://www.medicalhomeportal.org/clinical-practice/common-issues-for-cyshcn/pain-management/acute-pain-in-children-and-adolescents.
  3. Kagen Z, Moresco B, Sierakowski E (2024). Chronic Pediatric Pain Management in Outpatient Setting. Medical Home Portal, University of Utah Department of Pediatrics; (2024). Information and resources for physicians and professionals on chronic pediatric pain management. [Web]. Medical Home Portal Webpages publication. Available: https://www.medicalhomeportal.org/clinical-practice/common-issues-for-cyshcn/pain-management/chronic-pain-in-children-and-adolescents.

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