Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliation
- Intermountain Medical Center
About Theadora W. Sakata
About The Provider
Dr. Theadora "Thea" Sakata is a family medicine provider at Cottonwood Family Medicine in Murray, supporting patients and their families in Salt Lake County. Her clinical interests include caring for patients with Parkinson's disease and their families, promoting exercise as medicine, and addressing patients within the context of their lives.
Her philosophy of care is rooted in the belief that no person is an island. Dr. Sakata is passionate about improving the healthcare system so that it functions more cohesively and truly produces health. Her goal is to set patients up for success while emphasizing that they are the ones who ultimately take charge of their health journey.
Outside of work, the San Francisco native enjoys hiking, fly fishing, skiing, speedskating, or cheering on the Giants at a baseball game. She also enjoys gardening and experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen.
Locations
- Cottonwood Medical Clinic - Family Medicine
- 181 East Medical Tower Drive, Murray, UT 84107
- Get Directions
- phone: 801-314-4266
- fax: 801-314-4268
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Stanford University, 2023
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Sports Medicine, 2016
- Residency: University of Utah School of Medicine, Family Medicine, 2015
- Medical School: Northwestern University, 2012
Board Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine, 2015
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
55 ratings, 16 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
She spends valuable time getting to know the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
She provided excellent care! She questioned and listened; examined; explained everything; and offered alternative care solutions. My husband and I feel so lucky to have her for our primary care doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Sakata took the time to do a thorough examination and answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
She is very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
She’s amazing. Caring and compassionate and knowledgeable. Terrific care!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
When you are with her, you know that she truly cares about your wellbeing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
She is more than your doctor, she wants to be your friend and partner in your health journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
She took the time to listen to all my concerns, and I look forward to seeing her again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr Sakata,made sure that I understood everything that was discussed. She has a delightful personality and is very knowledgeable and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Love her personality
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Wish there was a better choice other than very good. I would call my visit exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Dr. Sakata has become more than our doctor but a trusted and valued part of our family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Sakata is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
She is a caring and informative Dr. I'm so glad to have her as my pcp!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Very convenient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
She is knowledgeable, good listener, not rushed, works well with others on staff and has a happy, caring and positive personality.