Dr. Rixt Luikenaar, MD
SaveObstetrics & Gynecology ·
Female ·
48 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Rixt Luikenaar, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Salt Lake City, UT and has been practicing for 15 years. She specializes in obstetrics & gynecology, family medicine, and more.Read her story
Rebirth ObGyn
2180 E 4500 S Ste 265
Salt Lake City, UT 84117Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Altius Health Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
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Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
very high
more than 94% of peers
Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
normal
more than 79% of peers
Cervicitis
normal
more than 75% of peers
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Dr. Luikenaar's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Luikenaar "Rixt Luikenaar, MD, is a doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, practicing in Midvale, Utah. As an obstetrician, Dr. Luikenaar provides prenatal care for pregnant women and delivers babies through vaginal birth or csection. Additionally, this physician provides gynecological services for women during all stages of life: pap smears, birth control, infertility, STD treatment and prevention, and menopausal care.Dr. Luikenaar completed Residency at West Virginia University Hospitals, and attended Medical School at University of Groningen, Netherlands."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Luikenaar "Respectful treatment, working together in a warm welcome environment. Participation in your own healthcare, clear explanation of what is done for you, supportive and caring staff. No judgement, we vow for equality and diversity. We take care of people, you will receive personable individual care."
5 Specialties
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Bisexual and Transgender Gynecology
- Family Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Preventive Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- Obstetrics & GynecologyAccredited by: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology*
49 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Breech Position
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Polyps
- Cervicitis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
- Endometriosis
- Gestational Hypertension
- Gynecologic Disorders
- Hemorrhoids
- High Risk Pregnancy
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Miscarriages
- Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pap Smear Abnormalities
- Perimenopause
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Thrombosis
- Trichomoniasis
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Yeast Infections
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35 Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Pain Management
- Colpopexy
- Colporrhaphy
- Colposcopy
- C-Section
- Cystoscopy
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
- Endocervical Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Essure® Procedure
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Hymenectomy
- Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic
- Hysterectomy - Open
- Hysterectomy, Robotic-Assisted
- Hysteroscopy
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Myomectomy - Open and-or Laparoscopic
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Plastic Cosmetic Surgery
- Prenatal Care and Counseling
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sonography
- Tattoo Removal
- Thyroid Screening
- Trigger Point Injection
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
- Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
- Vulvectomy
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Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Medical School Rijks Universiteit Groningen, The Netherlands-CumMedical School | Graduated 1997
- West Virginia University School Of Med Morgantown WvInternship Hospital | Completed 2000
- West Virginia University School Of Med Morgantown WvResidency Hospital | Completed 2003
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Luikenaar has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Dutch
- Frisian
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr Luikenaar and her team are highly unprofessional. I went in for an annual check up. Without asking me or getting my consent, she gave me a swab because supposedly she saw some discharge. I was charged $153.36 (luckily not the full cost of the swab which was $663.00) because their office did not...Read More
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Claire in Salt Lake City – Aug 23, 2018
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I found Dr. Luikenaar at the very end of my pregnancy. She spent so much personal quality time with me. Her staff is so nice. She was very informative and professional, her bed side manner is excellent. She let us make so many decisions and she really makes you feel like she is there for you. She...Read More
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Shaelie – Jun 14, 2018
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Dr. Luikenaar is a fantastic OB! I absolutely love her. She is very observant and driven to meet the needs of her patients. I have never had a long wait to see her and I recommend her to anyone.
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1Addison Hemmert in Salt Lake City, UT – Aug 04, 2017
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So caring and kind. She really listens to you instead of clacking notes on a laptop. And she has a beautiful energy about her.
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1Jennifer in SLC, UT – Jul 01, 2017
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Dr. Luikenaar is a godsend. She takes the to time to understand her patients needs, and she takes the time to make sure her patients understand her prescribed treatments. Dr. Luikenaar is consummate professional who cares about the wellbeing of her patients.
I am so grateful for Dr. Luikenaar. She...Read More
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1Mia in Salt Lake City, UT – Jul 01, 2017
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