Susan Saffel-Shrier

Susan Saffel-Shrier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Nutrition at the University of Utah. She provides clinical nutrition services at the Sugar House Health Center's Senior Clinic, focusing on geriatric nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease management.

• Education: BS, MS, Internship, and certifications from the University of Utah.
• Research Focus: Interdisciplinary work at the intersection of nutrition, aging, and chronic disease prevention.
• Professional Affiliations: Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, contributing to geriatric nutrition guidelines.

Her clinical practice combines individual and group-based interventions for weight management and metabolic health, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered lifestyle modifications.