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Karly Ann Pippitt
( out of 259 reviews )

Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000
  • 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

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 259 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.

    Patient Comments

    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.

    June 29, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

    June 26, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent professional care focused on individual concerns. Recommend highly.

    June 25, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Gret doctor!

    June 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 .

    June 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.

    June 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

  • 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 and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Professor (Clinical)
    Neurology -Adjunct 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. ()