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L. Dana DeWitt
( out of 104 reviews )

L. Dana DeWitt, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

Imaging and Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575
  • L. Dana DeWitt, MD is Medical Director for the Inpatient Neurology Service at ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Hospital. She is also a member of the Brain Attack Team and interprets transcranial Doppler. She has had the honor of receiving awards as Best of Boston Magazine’s Top Docs for Women, Consumers’ Checkbook Top Docs, and Best Doctors in America 2005-2008.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 104 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.

    May 29, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She has been my neurologist for 17 years. She is always attentive to me, answers my questions and listens to my concerns. She is very knowledgeable and will explain things in terms I understand with patience. I value her expertise and her ethics. I respect her for her integrity as well as her excellence in care.

    May 01, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She listens to me and my problems and doesn't think I am stupid

    April 25, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Dewitt is an excellent doctor and I am impressed with her knowledge, care and concern for her patients. I am glad that I have had the opportunity to be her patient for over 10 years.

    April 24, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    The Best!!! Great communicator. Professional-Informative.

    December 20, 2024
    IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    L. Dana Dewitt, MD is extremely understanding & totally knowledgeable about M.S.

    December 19, 2024
    IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr DeWitt is aa intellegent well educated doctor. She has been my MS doctor for several years. I would definately recommend her.

    December 12, 2024
    IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Every time we have left the U after an appointment with Dr. Dewitt we have commented what a wonderful experience it h as been. We were given time to address concerns and have questions answered.

    November 07, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She is an outstanding doctor in her field. She has taken care of me for many years and I hope for more to come.

    November 03, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I have the same responses as to my experiences with Dr. Silla.

  • L. Dana DeWitt, MD is Medical Director for the Inpatient Neurology Service at ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Hospital. She is also a member of the Brain Attack Team and interprets transcranial Doppler. She has had the honor of receiving awards as Best of Boston Magazine’s Top Docs for Women, Consumers’ Checkbook Top Docs, and Best Doctors in America 2005-2008.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Neurology - Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Fellow
    Chief Resident Neurology - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of Michigan Chief Resident
    Residency Neurology - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of Michigan Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Michael Reese Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Tulane ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Southern Methodist ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Chung LS, Tkach A, Lingenfelter EM, Dehoney SB, Rollo J, de Havenon A, DeWitt LD, Grantz MR, Wang H, Wold JJ, Hannon PM, Weathered NR, Majersik JJ (2015). Tissue Plasminogen Activator Prescription and Administration Errors within a Regional Stroke System. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis, 25(3), 565-71. ()
    2. Sangle N, Baringer JR, Majersik J, DeWitt LD (2015). CADASIL with Multiorgan Involvement: a Complete Autopsy Examination Report. Can J Neurol Sci, 43(1), 202-5. ()
    3. Kinard K, Osborn AG, Palmer CA, Warner JE, Katz BJ, Crum AV, DeWitt LD, Sonnen JA, Digre KB (2015). Ataxia at the Masquerade Ball. J Neuroophthalmol, 35(3), 315-8. ()
    4. Bennett AE, Hoesch RE, DeWitt LD, Afra P, Ansari SA (2014). Therapeutic hypothermia for status epilepticus: A report, historical perspective, and review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 126, 103-9. ()
    5. Caplan L, Wityk R, Pazdera L, Chang HM, Pessin M, DeWitt LD (2005). New England Medical Center Posterior Circulation Streoke Registry II. Vascular Lesions. J Clin Neurol, 1(1), 31-49.