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Michelle Keown Sorweid
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Michelle Keown Sorweid, DO, MPH

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Madsen ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Center

Geriatric Care Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2628

  • Michelle Sorweid, DO, MPH is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of South Carolina in 2004, graduating from the South Carolina Honors College Magna cum Laude. She subsequently obtained her Master's degree in Public ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ from Columbia ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ in New York, New York with a focus in Aging and Public ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ. Her Master's thesis was on evaluating cognitive impairment in the community dwelling elderly.

    Dr. Sorweid attended medical school at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of North Texas- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.

    She completed Internal Medicine residency in 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado and pursued her Geriatrics training at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah. She completed her clinical fellowship in 2015 and was selected for a VAMC Advanced Research Fellowship from 2015-2016 where she developed and completed a VA-sponsored research study with caregivers of veterans enrolled in a proactive telehealth cognitive evaluation program. Dr. Sorweid also completed a mini-fellowship at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah Cognitive Disorders clinic in 2015 where she trained with the state's renowned cognitive neurologists.

    In July of 2016, Dr. Sorweid became full-time faculty in the Division of Geriatrics in the School of Medicine at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Science Center . As of July 2020, she is the medical director of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah's Aging Brain Care Program, which offers evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing management of cognitive complaints and disorders. She also focuses on multidisciplinary efforts to improve age-friendly health care and was awarded a Center on Aging Pilot Grant in Innovations in 2021. She has been the Principal investigator for clinical trials and is focusing on research to improve care for those with cognitive impairment.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 213 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    May 03, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Sorweide is very thorough, patient & kind..

    April 27, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She was very careful in explaining the test results and showed concern for me.

    April 25, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Sorweid is most pleasant, put this patient at ease, and I felt that she provided a successful exam and evaluation.

    April 25, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I'm a retired RN now. Dr. Sorweid was extremely caring, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Best doctor I've ever had the pleasure to see or worked with for over my 35 years as an RN. Thank you so much Michelle. You're are an amazing doctor and super friendly person.

    April 12, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I found this medical person to be a poor listener, cold and autocratic. It was the worst medical experience of my lifetime

    March 23, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She was very friendly and helpful and spent enough time to help me understand my situation.

    February 27, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Thanks Dr. Sorweid for your care.

    February 08, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very professional

    February 02, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Sorweid was compassionate and knowledgeable. I am confident I will continue to receive excellent care from her.

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  • Michelle Sorweid, DO, MPH is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of South Carolina in 2004, graduating from the South Carolina Honors College Magna cum Laude. She subsequently obtained her Master's degree in Public ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ from Columbia ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ in New York, New York with a focus in Aging and Public ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ. Her Master's thesis was on evaluating cognitive impairment in the community dwelling elderly.

    Dr. Sorweid attended medical school at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of North Texas- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.

    She completed Internal Medicine residency in 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado and pursued her Geriatrics training at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah. She completed her clinical fellowship in 2015 and was selected for a VAMC Advanced Research Fellowship from 2015-2016 where she developed and completed a VA-sponsored research study with caregivers of veterans enrolled in a proactive telehealth cognitive evaluation program. Dr. Sorweid also completed a mini-fellowship at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah Cognitive Disorders clinic in 2015 where she trained with the state's renowned cognitive neurologists.

    In July of 2016, Dr. Sorweid became full-time faculty in the Division of Geriatrics in the School of Medicine at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Science Center . As of July 2020, she is the medical director of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah's Aging Brain Care Program, which offers evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing management of cognitive complaints and disorders. She also focuses on multidisciplinary efforts to improve age-friendly health care and was awarded a Center on Aging Pilot Grant in Innovations in 2021. She has been the Principal investigator for clinical trials and is focusing on research to improve care for those with cognitive impairment.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Geriatrics - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Osteopathic Medicine - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of North Texas ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O.
    Graduate Training Sociomedical Science - Columbia ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Mailman School of Public ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ M.P.H.
    Undergraduate Biology; Minor: Dance - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of South Carolina B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Hilsabeck RC, Perry W, Lacritz L, Arnett PA, Shah RC, Borson S, Galvin JE, Roaten K, Daven M, Hwang U, Ivey L, Joshi P, Parish AL, Wood J, Woodhouse J, Tsai J, Sorweid M, Subramanian U (2023). Improving Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults in Primary Care Clinics: Recommendations From an Interdisciplinary Geriatrics Summit. Ann Fam Med, 22(6), 543-549. ()
    2. Schliep KC, Barbeau WA, Lynch KE, Sorweid MK, Varner MW, Foster NL, Qeadan F (2022). Overall and sex-specific risk factors for subjective cognitive decline: findings from the 2015-2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey. Biol Sex Differ, 13(1), 16. ()
    3. Hajjar IM, Keown M, Lewis P, Almor A (2008). Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and cognitive and functional decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease: an observational study. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen, 23(1), 77-83. ()
    4. Hajjar I, Keown M, Frost B (2005). Antihypertensive agents for aging patients who are at risk for cognitive dysfunction. Curr Hypertens Rep, 7(6), 466-73. ()

    Review

    1. Hong A, Welch-Stockton J, Kim JY, Canham SL, Greer V, Sorweid M (2023). Age-Friendly Community Interventions for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ and Social Outcomes: A Scoping Review. [Review]. Int J Environ Res Public ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ, 20(2554).
    2. Hong A, Welch-Stockton J, Kim JY, Canham SL, Greer V, Sorweid M (2023). Age-Friendly Community Interventions for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ and Social Outcomes: A Scoping Review. [Review]. Int J Environ Res Public ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ, 20(3). ()

    Abstract

    1. C Davies, M Sorweid, N L Foster (2023). Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis Delays the Recognition of Frontotemporal Dementia [Abstract]. 71, S1-S398.
    2. Sorweid M, Supiano M (2022). So far away: Rural individuals' access to a cognitive care specialty program [Abstract]. 70, S187.
    3. Sorweid M, Foster NL, He Y, Supiano M (2022). Bridging the Gap: Improving access for underrepresented minorities in a specialty cognitive care program [Abstract]. 70, S94.
    4. Keown M (2012). Streptococcous Anginosus in a Young Man With Cerebral Abscesses [Abstract]. Rocky Mountain Symposium.
    5. Keown MR, Hajjar IM, Boland R (2005). The antihypertensive and cognitive function in elderly with Alzheimer's Disease (ACED) Study [Abstract].

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