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Karly Ann Pippitt
( out of 956 reviews )

Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106

Dr. Pippitt attended medical school at the University of Utah and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Utah, where she was a chief medical resident. She practices at Sugarhouse clinic part time and teaches medical students at the University. Dr. Pippitt enjoys seeing patients of all age ranges and has an interest in pediatrics, women's health, headaches and contraception. She likes working with patients to help them achieve their personal goals to improve their health. She and her husband live in Salt Lake City.

​Very limited availability for new patients.

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine

Patient Rating

Patients consistently describe Dr. Pippitt as caring, attentive, and highly knowledgeable. Commenters emphasize that she listens closely, explains diagnoses and treatment plans clearly, and involves patients in shared decision-making. Many note her thoroughness, warmth, and ability to make them feel comfortable and supported during visits.

Generated via Patient Reviews

5.0 /5
( out of 956 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.


Sep 19, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Always kind and concerned about my health. Complementary and encouraging for my efforts to maintain good health.

May 22, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Karly Pippit is the best doctor lve ever had she is the example what a doctor should be.

May 12, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Doctor pippet is AWESOME!!!? she cares about her patients like I feel I am family. You won't find a better doctor anywhere that takes care of their patience.The way Dr. Pippa does thank you so much, and you're appreciated by all you deal with.Thank you so much

May 08, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is absolutely incredible. She is always patient with me and works to understand my concerns. I never feel like a decision is made about me as an outside entity: it is always a team effort where my input is heard and valued.

May 08, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Great listener who explains her thinking about treatment.

Apr 12, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Very thorough and caring!

Apr 07, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is super. She puts me at ease even if things get a little scary. She talks to me like a real person, like a friend, and that makes things so much easier.

Apr 07, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I felt cared for and she made me feel comfort and safety. I left with a smile on my face!

Mar 23, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She was very professional and caring. I can't say enough of my appreciation for the care for me

Mar 06, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Karly Pippitt is so kind & intelligent. She always takes great time to discuss my current health issues. She works with alot of her care team. Always up for explanations.

Mar 05, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt it's very easy to talk to, which made you feel comfortable.

Feb 26, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Yes , she's a doctor , but more importantly , she's a wonderful person . I'm very grateful I'm a patient of hers . I would recommend her to everyone I know .

Feb 20, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr.Pippitt is an amazing provider! She included me in decisions regarding my care and I'm feeling so much better.

Feb 19, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt truly is the best. She is kind and caring and has a compassionate way of taking care of her patients.

Jan 29, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is an excellent doctor. I feel like I am visiting with a close friend and she truly cares about me.

Jan 13, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pippett is a caring and knowledgeable doctor. I trust her completely. I know she always has my best interest in mind. I'm so grateful she is my doctor.

Dec 17, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Karly makes me feel comfortable.

Dec 14, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is THE BEST!!!

Dec 12, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is very amazing and caring and is very knowledgeable! She is up to date on the newest scientific studies and treatments and is very helpful with all of our questions and very good at communicating with me. She is a godsend for me and my circumstances.

Dec 12, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is the best!! I no longer have Blue Cross Blue Shield but I self pay just so I can keep her as my primary physician. Love her!!

Dec 09, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr pippitt is the best! Her knowledge, kindness, and attention makes her the best doctor for my family.

Nov 29, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is so knowledgeable. She's kind & caring & works with my other providers . She listens to all of my concerns. Makes good plans for my recovery. I really care for her alot. She's always has a smile . Highly recommended

Sep 16, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr, Pippitt is an excellent and caring physician with a great depth of medical knowledge. She has been my doctor for a number of years and is very good about treating my aging body.

Sep 08, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

spent two seconds with me

Aug 24, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

The Best!

Aug 17, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is an extremely intelligent, insightful, thoughtful, and caring person and physician. She and her staff have gone the extra mile for me in working through my medical issues. The U is fortunate to have such people on their staff.

Aug 13, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent clinician with a pleasant and helpful attitude. She spends a lot of time explaining the medical facts and is kind and compassionate . Good listener and great communicator .

Jul 12, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is an amazing provider. She has always treated me really well and I'm very comfortable talking with her about anything. She has been my provider for years and done everything she can to help me with not only my migraines, but everything else she can help with. I know she will always do her best to look out for me.

Jul 02, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is simply an outstanding physician. She listens, is thoughtful, and is completely up to date on the latest literature. Her recommendations are evidence based but simultaneously delivered with humanity. Our conversation felt like a true partnership. I would highly recommend her to anyone lucky enough to get on her schedule, she's the best!

Jun 29, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Great doctor! Warm and caring and treats you with respect. Listens carefully.

Jun 26, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent professional care focused on individual concerns. Recommend highly.

Jun 25, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Gret doctor!

Jun 12, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Prompt and on time . Good clinical skills combined with great communication skills and a plesant attitude . Knowedgable , kind , patient and compassionate - what more can you ask for ! .She explained the recommendations of the consultants and the need for change in medicines . Glad to have her as my PCP .

Jun 08, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Doctor Pippitt was very enthusiastic and engaging. Answered my questions thoughtfully but with a smile! I felt very comfortable around her just having met her for the first time. I felt I was important to her.

Jun 05, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is truly amazing. She is caring, professional and always willing to listen

May 30, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is the perfect PCP. She is funny, caring, relaxed, and so smart. She makes room for my appointments when I need them, and she is always willing to listen to any concern I have with care and concern. 10/10

May 14, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt puts me at ease over various concerns and takes great care of me every time.

May 11, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Outstanding. Unfortunately sheÕs rare

May 11, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She's so kind and very caring. Amazing

Apr 24, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Karly is always positive and cheerful. She takes the time you need to see her.

Apr 16, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pippitt is a smart, kind , and caring doctor. We trust her and she always takes time to discuss our concerns and explain her recommendations.

Apr 11, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

As I said earlier she is very professional at the same time friendly and approachable . She is also very knowledgable , caring and listens carefully to our concerns . Would highly recommend her .

Apr 10, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pippitt is a true professional . She is a knowedgable, kind, competent and empathetic .Took excellent care of us during the visit .

Apr 03, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is a professional and a great listener.

Mar 31, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Wonderful experience, very good at explaining diagnosis and answering questions.

Mar 30, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

It was very nice to have her take time to introduce herself. She was also interested in my health and my treatment. She was courteous and professional and to take time from her busy schedule just added to my feeling of well bring and care

Mar 29, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is an amazing physician. Can she be cloned so all my friends who want to get in to her can?

Mar 26, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was good listener and excellent clinician . Kind, compassionate and knoweldgable . Took good care of my concerns and explained plans and follow up

Mar 26, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt makes me feel like she truly cares about me.

Feb 20, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very professional and, yet, still friendly.

Feb 13, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pippitt is the best!

Feb 05, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent physician

Dec 19, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is a gift to medicine and patients everywhere.

Dec 11, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was professional but also warm engaging, I felt like she cared about us.

Nov 22, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is so awesome!!! She listens and takes excellent care of you

Nov 17, 2024
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Pippitt is a very caring and personable doctor. She actually listens to what you have to say and try to help you figure out what is actually causing you pain. I'm so glad to have her as my doctor and don't know where I'd be today without her.

Nov 15, 2024
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Wonderful to meet you and very thorough in speaking with you about your needs.

Nov 14, 2024
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Friendly, offered additional options without being prompted.


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.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Department of Family Medicine & Public Health -Professor (Clinical)
Neurology -Adjunct Assistant Professor
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine

Education history

Chief Resident Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
Residency Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
Internship Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah M.D.
Undergraduate Biology - College of Idaho B.S.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Gardner E, W Owens R, T Fortenberry K, Pippitt K, J Ose D, Cochella S (2024). Evaluation of enhanced mental and behavioral health training for family medicine residents: a research protocol. BMC Prim Care, 25(1), 434.
  2. Case GA, Pippitt K (2024). Near Naked Vulnerability. Acad Med, 99(5), 582.
  3. Colbert-Getz JM, Lindsley J, Moore KB, Formosa T, Pippitt K (2022). Promotion of a Mastery Orientation to Learning in Medical School: Implementation of the Not Yet Pass Grade. Acad Med, 98(1), 52-56.
  4. Pippitt KA, Moore KB, Lindsley JE, Cariello PF, Smith AG, Formosa T, Moser K, Morton DA, Colbert-Getz JM, Chow CJ (2022). Assessment for Learning with Ungraded and Graded Assessments. Med Sci Educ, 32(5), 1045-1054.
  5. Pippitt KA, Chow CJ, Case GA (2021). Instagram as a virtual art display for medical students. Can Med Educ J, 12(3), 174-175.
  6. Schwedt TJ, Sahai-Srivastava S, Murinova N, Birlea M, Ahmed Z, Digre K, Lopez K, Mullally W, Blaya MT, Pippitt K, Cutrer FM, DeLange J, Schecht H, Rizzoli P, Lane J, Wald J, Cortez MM, Martin VT, Spare NM, Hentz JG, Robert T, Dodick DW, MOTS Investigators (2021). Determinants of pain interference and headache impact in patients who have chronic migraine with medication overuse: Results from the MOTS trial. Cephalalgia, 41(10), 3331024211006903.
  7. Casanova R, Miller V, Cheon J, Gilmore L, Barron R, Cannaday R, Case G, Digre K, Jensen J, McGregor AJ, Pippitt K, Davidge-Pitts C, Pomeroy B, Webster D, Jenkins M (2019). Field Test Results of Sex- and Gender-Specific Health Multimedia Case-Based Learning Modules. J Womens Health (Larchmt), 28(12), 1755-1761.
  8. Ozudogru S, Neufeld A, Katz BJ, Baggaley S, Pippitt K, Zhang Y, Digre KB (2019). Reduced Visual Quality of Life Associated with Migraine is Most Closely Correlated with Symptoms of Dry Eye. Headache, 59(10), 1714-1721.
  9. Locke A, Stoesser K, Pippitt K (2019). Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part II. Counseling Recommendations. Am Fam Physician, 100(4), 219-226.
  10. Gunning K, Kiraly B, Pippitt K (2019). Lice and Scabies: Treatment Update. Am Fam Physician, 99(10), 635-642.
  11. Trovato A, Gunning K, Pippitt K (2017). Vaccination Rates in Patients With Medical Indications for the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine in a Family Medicine Clinic. J Pharm Pract, 32(2), 154-157.
  12. Hanson LL, Ahmed Z, Katz BJ, Warner JEA, Crum AV, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Baggaley S, Pippitt K, Cortez MM, Digre KB (2018). Patients With Migraine Have Substantial Reductions in Measures of Visual Quality of Life. Headache, 58(7), 1007-1013.
  13. Lindsley JE, Morton DA, Pippitt K, Lamb S, Colbert-Getz JM (2016). The Two-Stage Examination: A Method to Assess Individual Competence and Collaborative Problem Solving in Medical Students. Acad Med, 91(10), 1384-1387.
  14. Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning K (2016). Bone disease in patients with kidney disease: A tricky interplay. J Fam Pract, 65(9), 606-12.
  15. Pippitt K, Li M, Gurgle HE (2016). Diabetes Mellitus: Screening and Diagnosis. Am Fam Physician, 93(2), 103-9.
  16. Colbert-Getz JM, Pippitt K, Chan B (2015). Developing a situational judgment test blueprint for assessing the non-cognitive skills of applicants to the University of Utah School of Medicine, the United States. J Educ Eval Health Prof, 12, 51.
  17. Pippitt K, Moloney-Johns A, Jalilibahabadi S, Gren LH (2015). Collaboration versus competition: an interprofessional education experience. Fam Med, 47(4), 298-301.
  18. Robinson M, Gunning K, Pippitt K, McAdam-Marx C, Jennings BT (2013). Team-based approach to addressing simvastatin safety concerns. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003), 53(5), 539-44.

Letter

  1. Pippitt K, Junkins S, Baggaley S (2017). Practical Barriers to Project ECHO Innovations. [Letter to the editor]. Acad Med, 92(3), 277-278.
  2. Pippitt K, Gunning K, Traylor K (2016). Re: The Diversity of Providers on the Family Medicine Team. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Board Fam Med, 29(3), 424.
  3. Pippitt K, Gunning K (2014). Lidocaine for Pain Control During IUD Placement. [Letter to the editor]. Am Fam Physician, 90(9), 612.

Other

  1. Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning K (2017). Erratum. J Fam Pract (65(11), pp. 754-756). United States.