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Dr. Jennifer Southard, MD

Dr. Jennifer Southard, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jennifer Southard, MD is a family medicine physician in Boise, ID and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Boise Medical Center and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 98 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (98 reviews)

Practice

6051 W Emerald St Boise, ID 83704
Telehealth available

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Dr. Southard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Southard

4.9
98 ratings, 77 with a written review
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Oh my goodness, what a wonderful doctor! It took a while to get in to see her for my first appointment because she was so booked and after meeting with her I can see why. Aside from being incredibly friendly, she was actually interested in me and what I had to say. She asked me about myself as well my medical history and the medications I was taking. She listened, asked questions and looked at me as I was speaking. She explained things about my medications and conditions that I had never been told before and didn't hesitate to adjust things that needed to be changed. Even though my first appointment wasn't a wellness visit I felt as if she had all the time in the world to spend with me if necessary and it wasn't until I got ready to leave that I realized she had spent an hour with me. I feel so lucky to have found her. Additionally her assistant was very nice and spent a good deal of time with me and explained things as well. The reception staff couldn't have been nicer or more courteous and gave me some additional information I asked for. If you are in any way dissatisfied with your current situation, I would highly recommend Dr. Southard.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Valerie Carpenter – May 21, 2024
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Wonderful primary provider!
Excellent primary provider! She is very thorough, makes detailed list of necessary treatments, appts. & follow ups for all care required & referrals/prescriptions are quickly sent. Best of all, she really listens & allows me to participate in my care. I've been a patient for about 9 years & I've never thought about transferring to any other provider. Upon necessity, I've seen a few other docs in the medical group. If Southard, MD is not available to new patients, Schwindaman, MD is my second favorite. :)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Amy H – Jan 17, 2023
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Jennifer Southard
Just had initial visit with Dr Southard and was very impressed. She is very knowledgeable, listens when patient shares, and follows up as needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2023
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Dr.J. Southard
This doctor is my VERY favorite! She is knowledgeable, thoural & kind. She is listens & is attentive.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sandra Welker – Dec 06, 2022
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A caring/thorough physician
Dr. Southward makes my husband and I feel cared for. She asks questions and answers ours so that we understand our options. We’ve been with her over six years now. We appreciate her greatly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Arlee and Larry Coppinger – Nov 15, 2022
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Caring, competent health care provider
This was my initial visit with Dr Southard. She was extremely thorough and reviewed not only my lab work but my overall health history. She gave me honest and clear feedback and provided me with ways to improve my overall well being. I was very impressed with her as. Physician as well as a genuinely caring person.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Howard Wiley – Oct 15, 2022
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Calm and reassuring.
I saw Dr Southard for alarmingly high blood pressure discovered during an orthopedic visit with another office. She was very reassuring, thorough and clearly explained a plan of action for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 10, 2022
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Sweetpea, s visit
We review all of my chronic conditions and any new things that have appeared.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S. Thornhill – Oct 01, 2022
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Excellent
Competent, professional, efficient Dorena is also very good.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 2022
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Excellent doctor. Knowledgeable and compassio
Dr. Southard is the best doctor I've ever had in my 78 years. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, kind and caring. She listens to me attentively and her diagnosis and advice is always on point. I feel like I'm her most important patient and that her care is like she would care for her own family.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jeri Turner – Sep 19, 2022
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Wonderful doctor.
Besides being a good physician, Dr. Southard understands the necessity of communicatingin a manner that allows you to convey problems and her explaining hoe she will care for you. She is the best doctor I have ever met with.. I could not recommend a doctor more highly than her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ben Britton – Sep 15, 2022
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She is always present when she is with you. She explains things well and thoroughly . She doesn’t talk down to you. She listens and seems to really care about your concerns. She makes me feel heard and that I can trust her with my health concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tina Visser – Aug 30, 2022
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Very good. Listens, doesn’t rush through things, figure it out together & thorough. I trust her judgment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 19, 2022
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The best doctor out there
I Actually enjoy my visits with Dr. Southard. She has a wonderful personality but more importantly she really listens and we come to decisions together. And I will never change doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bonnie Cawthra – Aug 12, 2022
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Best Dr.
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Southard’s for many years. She really cares about her patients and allows us to make decisions together. She’s respectful and very detail oriented. Great bedside manner and her nurse assistant is very nice and when I told her I hated shots she gave me ways of going about it that was less painful. I absolutely didn’t feel the shot at all. This really showed how much they care that they would take the time to make me feel comfortable. 10 out of 10. Kinda don’t wanna let everyone know so I can still get appointments. Haha
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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L A – Jul 25, 2022
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Wonderful doctor.
Dr. Southard is the best. I always feel listened to and we work together on the challenges I have with my health. I am in the best of hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sandy – Jul 21, 2022
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Subbed for my doctor & changed medication
Dr Southard subbed for my doctor & changed my life saving medication over a holiday weekend, not giving enough to survive off of. This doctor should not be practicing, very irresponsible and dangerous for the patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Angry Patient – Jul 06, 2022
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Very rare provider
I recently experienced an emergency in which I ended up in the ER with pain so bad that it caused my blood pressure to shoot all the way up to 250 over 127. The ER docs ran a few tests but really found no answers so rather than continuing to look, the super-doc opted for sending me on my way. I told them that the pain when in cycles and that it would return before the night ended but the ER doc knew better and sent me packing. The pain did return and it was far worse. I sent Dr. Southard a message in the middle of the night and first thing the next morning (Sunday) I received a call from the pharmacy letting me know my prescription was ready. Dr. S had checked the secure messages that night and had a prescription ready for me. Without a doubt, she saved my life that night. She is truly a rare provider. Dependable, Incredible, and caring. She is awesome.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dave C – Jul 03, 2022
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Took the time to talk through issues and recommend solutions. Thanks!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 28, 2022
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My first communication with Dr Southard was thru the patient portal. In a very short time I received a call and had an appointment scheduled. I really appreciate that Dr Southard takes time for you with her interest being to solve your problem. At the office visit she requested blood work, received the results and called me that afternoon. I always leave her office feeling confident with her care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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G. Carrier – Jan 22, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Committed to prevention and compassionate treatment of medical disease and musculoskeletal injury for patients of all ages and abilities. Return patients to full athletic participation through non-surgical treatment modalities.
  • Family Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

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  • University New Mexico

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • University Of Colorado School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
Sports Medicine
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    Practice

    Saint Alphonsus Boise-Emerald Urgent Care6051 W Emerald St Boise, ID 83704
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      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center1055 N Curtis Rd Boise, ID 83706
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      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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    Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center6533 W Emerald St Boise, ID 83704
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    Saint Alphonsus Physician Services Inc3025 W Cherry Ln Meridian, ID 83642
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