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Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP

(296 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Utah School of Medicine

Professional interests include: headache

1138 Wilmington Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

(801) 581-2000

Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP is a family medicine practitioner in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP is affiliated with University of Utah Health.

Office Locations

1138 Wilmington Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

(801) 581-2000

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University of Utah Health

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

(801) 581-2000

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Some issues Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“Yet shame remains "a crack in your armor that you don t want to show," said Karly Pippitt, a family medicine physician at the University of Utah who has taught medical students about the potential...”—"While Politicos Dispense Blame, These Doctors Aim To Take Shame Out of Medicine - KFF Health News", KFF Health News, November 2025

“Family Physician Karly Pippitt, a real M.D., explains why you should stay away from looking up symptoms online, and when the Internet can actually help...”—"Is the Internet making you think you're seriously ill?", Desert News, January 2015

“Karly Pippitt is a family physician and clinical instructor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah.”—"I cherish the relationships I'm able to build with my patients", KevinMD, August 2012

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	366

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	295

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	18
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	230

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	17
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	232

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	11
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	276

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	253

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	185

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP in 2022

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	4
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	3
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Utah Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 296 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP from all over the web to help you find the right in Salt Lake City, UT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karly Ann Pippitt, MD, FAAFP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$17,824 $17,824
Indivior Inc.	$19 SUBLOCADE $19
Amgen Inc.	$14 Aimovig $14

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$13,054
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,770
Food and Beverage	$32

Biography

Dr. Karly Pippitt's specialty is family medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Pippitt include headache. On average, patients gave Dr. Pippitt a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). After completing medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. She is affiliated with the University of Utah Health.