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Philip A. Kithas, MD, PhD, serves as Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Adjunct Associate Professor of Family & Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where he directs geriatric care at the Madsen Health Center in Salt Lake City. With 25 years of prior service at the George E. Wahlen Salt Lake Veterans Health Care System—including leadership as General Medicine Section Chief from 1999 to 2006—he transitioned to his current academic-clinical role after retiring from the VA system.
His educational background includes:
- BA in Biology from the University of Utah
- BS in Human Biology from the University of South Alabama
- PhD in Pharmacology from the University of South Alabama College
- MD from the University of South Alabama
- Residency and Chief Medical Residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine
Dr. Kithas' research centers on geriatric cardiovascular medicine, with deep expertise in hypertension management, hyperlipidemia, and anticoagulation protocols for elderly patients. His work addresses the complex interplay of multiple chronic conditions in aging populations, emphasizing patient education and partnership in care. Early career research investigated molecular mechanisms of cardiac function, particularly phosphodiesterase enzyme systems, while recent publications focus on practical clinical approaches for geriatric hypertension.
His publication record reveals a clear evolution from foundational molecular cardiology studies in the 1980s-1990s to applied geriatric cardiovascular research in the 2000s-2020s. The 2010-2020 period features significant contributions to hypertension management guidelines for older adults, including considerations for chronic kidney disease and vascular stiffness, while earlier work established critical insights into cardiac enzyme regulation during development.
Dr. Kithas has received exceptional patient feedback (5.0/5 from 19 reviews), with testimonials highlighting his compassionate care, thorough explanations, and unprecedented personal follow-up—including evening phone calls to ensure patient compliance. His administrative contributions include quality improvement initiatives across VA clinics and community-based outpatient facilities.
As an educator, he has trained generations of medical providers in geriatric care principles, though specific mentee names are not documented. His current work continues to bridge clinical practice, education, and research at the University of Utah's Madsen Geriatric Clinic, with ongoing focus on optimizing cardiovascular outcomes for aging patients.