Jennifer Southard, MD

Jennifer Southard, MD

Family Medicine, Urgent Care

Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact

(208) 302-5100

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Family Medicine
  • Urgent Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Saint Alphonsus Family Medicine West Emerald

6051 W Emerald St
Boise, ID 83704

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Family Medicine West Emerald

Saint Alphonsus Ortho Urgent Care Ten Mile

867 S Vanguard Way
Meridian, ID 83642

View hours
Monday
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Ortho Urgent Care Ten Mile

About

Philosophy of Care

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.

Conditions Treated

  • Wellness screenings & prevention
  • Sports medicine & physicals
  • Specialist referral
  • Nutrition
  • Medication prescription
  • Lab services & X-ray
  • Immunizations
  • Colds & flu
  • Acute & chronic condition care

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
University of Colorado Hospital

Residency:
University of New Mexico Carrie Tingley Hospital

Fellowship:
University of New Mexico Medical Center (Albuquerque)

Board Certifications

Sports Medicine, Board Certified

Family Medicine, Board Certified

Provider Groups

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(266 ratings)

The 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.

130 Reviews

01/30/2026

LOVE her! She attentively listens and makes necessary suggestions.

01/23/2026

She is an excellent doctor. I’m fortunate and thankful to be her patient

01/23/2026

Patient and professional while still being warm and understanding of her patients’ anxieties.

01/22/2026

You are fortunate to have such a great physician on your staff

01/22/2026

Dr Southard is good about reviewing test results and messaging me in a timely manner.

01/22/2026

I wish all doctors could be as conscientious and caring as Dr. Sherman is.

01/15/2026

Dr. Southard is caring, kind, professional and takes the time to listen to you. She explains tests and results throughly and in language easily understood. It is not often you find this kind of doctor now days.

01/15/2026

I appreciate how Dr Southard answers all my questions and concerns. She is thorough and easy to talk to. So grateful to have such an exceptional provider.

01/15/2026

Very happy with Dr Southard, she makes me feel i am in good hands, more of a 10 rating

01/14/2026

Dr. Southard is great to work with because you can tell she cares about her patients.

01/10/2026

Very good Dr. patient, listens, and recommends if necessary. Not rushed

01/09/2026

Not rushed

01/09/2026

Has always treated me with concern and compassion. She remembers me as an individual , listens to me and works with me to make the best plans for my health issues.

01/09/2026

Dr Southard is very easy to talk to, always courteous, has a way about her that makes me feel well understood.

01/09/2026

She is an amazing doctor. Incredibly smart and kind.

01/08/2026

Thanks for your continued care.

01/08/2026

Dr. Southard is always very personal and easy to talk to. She is prompt at helping me find a solutions for my medical conditions. I'm very thankful for her.

12/26/2025

Jennifer Southard is a wonderful doctor! She is kind!

12/26/2025

Outstanding

12/20/2025

Very nice , polite. Listen to your answers and concerns. Dr Southard looks at you when you speak. I highly recommend her to my friends,family and neighbors For great care

12/18/2025

Excellent physician! Easy to talk to & she intently listens to be sure to give the best recommendations for care!

12/18/2025

Dr Southard listens to your questions about concerns . She gives you answers you can understand.. very nice and friendly and polite. I would definitely recommend her to my family and friends

12/17/2025

I receive the best advice and care from Dr. Jennifer Southard. She is very courteous and professional.Thank you,Jackie

12/12/2025

She’s always wonderful to work with.

12/10/2025

Dr. Southard is an asset to St. Al's and Trinity Health. She is professional, current on evidence-based practice, and an excellent clinician. She is an excellent communicator, establishing a therapeutic relationship with her patients, talking with them eye-to-eye in a manner that distills complex medical terminology into an explanation that a non-medical person can understand. Most importantly, she collaborates with patients on decisions She never rushes an appointment, or dismisses a patient question..

11/13/2025

Great

11/13/2025

Dr Southard is very kind and listens. I appreciate her kindness and compassion!

11/13/2025

She’s one of my favorite people and I pray she stays my doctor for as long as I am alive!!!

11/11/2025

I've had Dr. Southard for years. I'm so grateful. She knows her medicine and uses her knowledge to inform and empower her patience.

11/09/2025

My visit is always very helpful and answers all my questions.

11/07/2025

I am very happy with her as my doctor

11/06/2025

I’ve been going to Dr. Southard for several years, she is intelligent, kind, she takes time and doesn’t make me feel rushed, she listens and gives feedback, I trust her knowledge as a doctor.

11/05/2025

I liked that she is. concerned about me

11/05/2025

I am always treated with respect and concern for my.problems.

10/30/2025

Always kind, caring and knowledgeable. I feel important and respected.

10/30/2025

She is always kind, competent, very attentive and intelligent. I feel I can always get my questions answered by her and she is very personable. A very good doctor!

10/24/2025

She's the BEST

10/22/2025

She's simply the best physician I have ever had as my primary care doctor. 100% confident in her skills and appreciate her kind and caring nature as well.

10/22/2025

Dr Southard is kind, listens and gives me options for treatment

10/15/2025

Great.

10/15/2025

couldn’t ask for a better doctor!

10/15/2025

Very personable and a great communicator.

10/14/2025

Dr. Southard is always a pleasure to work with.

10/14/2025

Great doctor.

10/09/2025

dr. Southard has a way about her that makes me feel. I’m in good hands.

10/07/2025

Dr Southard did a thorough exam of the area in question. She asked appropriate questions to determine a fuller understanding of my issue. She gave me a list of options for further treatment and asked me what I felt would be most helpful. I like that she included me in the decision for which direction to go from there.

10/07/2025

I would be willing to make more appointments with her because she explained things to me and showed me what was going on with my body.

10/01/2025

Always a good experience, always a pleasure dealing with her when it comes to my medical needs.

10/01/2025

Dr. Southard always puts me at ease and gives me all the time I need to feel confident that we have covered any issues. She is very personable but also knowledgeable about things affecting my health.

09/24/2025

Very capable, kind, personable, intelligent, and knowledgeable.

09/24/2025

Dr. Southard took the time to answer my all of my questions and address my concerns.

09/18/2025

Dr. Jennifer Southard is very knowledgeable. She is an excellent doctor. I am fully satisfied with the care I received.

09/18/2025

We (my husband and I) have been patients of Dr Southard for somewhere around 10 years. We are fortunate to have that history and her care.

09/18/2025

Always professional, always listens to what I have to say, always explains everything to me, always smiling.

09/17/2025

She is Awesome, Professional and always is courteous and willing to explain any questions, problems I may be having in a way that I understand.

09/17/2025

Excellent. I don't have enough superlatives!

09/17/2025

She is patient, kind doesn’t judge me explains what I need to do to stay healthy!

09/12/2025

She is a very good Dr who looks at you when you’re telling her your medical problems . She is very polite and respectful of your help and suggestions. I will highly recommend her to my family and friends

09/11/2025

Dr Jen southard is the best Dr. compassionate and caring and smart

09/10/2025

She listens and is responsive to my concerns.

09/10/2025

She is always attentive. She makes suggestions, but respects my choices.

09/10/2025

In recent days, I went to the Urgent Care and the ER. Afterwards, frankly, I did not have a sense of feeling any better. After seeing Dr. Southard, I do.

08/28/2025

She's fantastic

08/27/2025

Dr. Southard is the best!

08/27/2025

Dr. Southard and her staff have always been very professional, helpful and courteous. She has always been punctual and professional in preparing for my appointment having reviewed my chart thoroughly. I feel very lucky to have her as my primary care physician. I would highly recommend her!

08/27/2025

Dr. Southard took my concerns seriously, discussed options and made referrals that I wanted/needed. She even found and provided some new medication discount coupons--that little extra gesture means so much.

08/18/2025

Dr Jennifer Southard is focusing on your particular situation and is genuinely concerned about you . I appreciate that .

08/15/2025

She is intelligent, capable, focused, and kind.

08/15/2025

I have every confidence in Dr. Southard.

08/14/2025

I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful Doctor!

08/14/2025

She will undoubtedly be our PCP as long as she will have us as patients.

08/13/2025

I think she deserves a raise.

08/13/2025

Top notch physician!

08/08/2025

Love you get, she is so great.

08/07/2025

Listening to my issues and is very explaining opportunities for my needs She is very compassionate and caring I will recommend my friends to see her

08/07/2025

I love Dr. Southard.

08/01/2025

Dr Southard is absolutely amazing. An excellent Physician. !!!

08/01/2025

NA

07/31/2025

The best doctor around. Listens to your concerns and addresses them so you can understand what is happening and how to treat the problem.

07/31/2025

Excellent doctor

07/30/2025

Thank u Jennifer

07/25/2025

I had lots of issues to discuss, she was very understanding and I never felt rushed

07/24/2025

Absolutely the Best.

07/21/2025

Polite understanding experience friendly and helpful well care I would recommend for anyone who need a great Doctor to care for your health family.

07/17/2025

DR Southard is a great Doctor her experience with patients I would recommend for whoever needed a great Doctor to care for the family she is a much for your health family care.

07/16/2025

Just an incredible team!

07/14/2025

She is Awesome

07/14/2025

Dr. Southard always takes the time to listen with genuine concern. She is patient and kind and thorough. I have full confidence in her care.

07/11/2025

I've been with Dr.Southard since she first started at St.Al's. My wife and I were even her very first patients. Always a wonderful and caring Doctor and Person.

07/11/2025

Dr. Southard has been my doctor for several years. Her compassion and concern for my mental and physical health is so special I think of her more as a friend than my doctor.

07/09/2025

I feel well taken care of being a patient of Dr. SOUTHARD!!!

06/16/2025

She is the best

06/12/2025

Truly cared

06/12/2025

Dr. Southard is wonderful. Always takes time answering questions or concerns.

06/11/2025

Always get the best from all staff. Wouldn’t consider ever going anywhere else.

06/02/2025

Dr Southard is exceptional in her patient care. Always listens, responds respectively and in terms easily understood. She genuinely cares about you.

06/01/2025

Dr. Southard listens carefully and respectfully and was willing to order a couple of extra labs I requested that I would have to pay for ( insurance would not). Also my labs were drawn in the office since I was fasting. Very convenient!

05/29/2025

Excellent service.

05/28/2025

She is the best! She's been my provider for years and she is absolutely fantastic!

05/28/2025

She was willing to order additional labs I requested and honored my Covid vaccine refusal

05/27/2025

She is compassionate and knowledgeable. She listens with more intent to know what/how I feel, and act upon it, than any health care provider I have ever known.

05/23/2025

I thank all of you for the excellent care and understanding of my concerns.

05/21/2025

she is kind, knowledgeable and listens

05/15/2025

Great group of people. Never a complaint about their work.

05/09/2025

One of the best providers I have had.

05/07/2025

It was wonderful as always.

05/07/2025

Highly recommend Dr. Southard

04/25/2025

She listened and made some suggestions to get my health back on track

04/23/2025

Compassionate, exceptional care

04/18/2025

Excellent care

04/10/2025

They were very nice and knowledgeable, they explained everything in an easy way to understand.

04/04/2025

Always feel that we are in good hands with Dr. Southard, a lot of confidence in her ability's to watch over are health needs. Comes across as very alert and confident. So down to earth

04/02/2025

I am very satisfied with the care I received.

04/02/2025

Her good energy in what she projects when she is answering my questions, giving advice and keeping up with my needs, she shines. Just feel we are in very good hands with her as our doctor.

03/20/2025

I feel that I can trust her with any concern I have.

02/05/2025

My experience with doctor was very thorough. She explained what she thought was causing my condition.

01/24/2025

Dr Southard is great. She listens and discusses health with me. I trust her and would recommend her highly. She is knowledgeable and helpful in finding solutions to health issues.

12/28/2024

Very good. Explained. Things. Very. Well. See you. Again in. 4months Happy New Year.

11/03/2024

Great and caring doctor!

10/30/2024

Highly recommend Dr. Southard

10/27/2024

Doctor Southard is very professional and caring. She also explains the different types of treatment options, if any, in a way you can understand. I have been very fortunate to have her as my P.C.P. for many years and I hope she cares for me and my family for many more.

10/07/2024

Dr Jennifer Southard is professional yet shows caring concern when speaking with her about issues. It is great to have a doctor who truly respects her patients.

09/17/2024

Dr. Southard was very personable and very professional. She explained things in detail while still making me feel comfortable.

09/15/2024

Dr. Southard is smart, kind and knows how to care for people. She does her profession proudly.

09/10/2024

Knowledge and experience understanding skills she is the best doctor in my life.

07/29/2024

Dr. Southard is caring, kind, professional and takes the time to listen to you. She explains tests and results throughly and in language easily understood. It is not often you find this kind of doctor nowadays.

04/20/2024

Dr. Southard took time to listen, showing compassion and care for my concerns. I am thrilled that I found her as my primary doctor.

04/19/2024

Dr. Southard listened to me and followed up on all my concerns!

02/19/2024

A very kind, knowledgeable and compassionate physician. I felt my physical was adequate.

02/11/2024

I am so thankful to have Dr. Southard as my new primary physician. She was very professional, yet warm in demeanor. She was very thorough in following up with any health issues of concern.
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