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4.6 out of 5

150 Patient Ratings
17 Patient Comments

Rodney S. Badger, M.D.

Bio

Rodney S. Badger, M.D., is a board-certified physician specializing in cardiology. He graduated from Stanford University in 1976 and attended the University of California, San Diego, completing his M.D., in 1980. He then completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiology, both at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Badger is currently working as an Associate Professor of Medicine, is the Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab and Chief of Interventional Cardiology. He sees patients at the University of Utah Hospital as well as outreach clinics in Park City, Orem and Vernal. He welcomes new patients, and accepts most insurance plans.

His clinical expertise is performing percutaneous interventions on the heart. This includes coronary interventions (stents), correction of structural defects such as ASD's, and a program to open arteries that are totally occluded (CTO's). Current research interests include the use of Stem Cells as therapy for congestive heart failure and refractory chest pain. The University of Utah Hospital in now performing TAVR (Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement) for treatment of severe aortic stenosis in patients who are not candidates for aortic valve open heart surgery.

Dr Badger serves on the Board of Directors of Deseret International, a medical humanitarian NGO providing medical support and training in 13 underdeveloped countries.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 234-8585 Parkway Health Center
145 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
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(435) 658-9262 Redstone Health Center
1743 W Redstone Center Drive #115
Park City, UT 84098
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(801) 585-7676 South Jordan Health Center
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
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(801) 587-0555 University Hospital
Cardiovascular Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Cardiology
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.6
My confidence in doctor
4.7
Time doctor spent with me
4.5
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.6
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.6
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.6
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.6
Wait time at clinic
4.0
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.7

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

May 01, 2013

Finally found someone that listened to my problem and cared about resolving them

March 18, 2013

Great experience

March 18, 2013

Dr. Badger was very kind, he reassured me I was OK and he took time to read my test quickly so I could go home from the ED, which I really appreciate! Thanks so much!

March 05, 2013

I was treated extremely well

March 04, 2013

We highly recommend Dr. Badger!

February 20, 2013

Very pleasant

February 11, 2013

Dr. Badger was great and his staff also. We were grateful for the ability for us to see him and felt like he was committed to finding answers and also highly skilled. We have great confidence in Dr. Badger and would highly recommend him.

February 11, 2013

Dr. Badger is a GREAT physician. Not only is he up on the latest and greatest, but he has a great bedside manner as well.

December 26, 2012

Dr Badger and Nikki kept me at ease through out the procedure.

November 26, 2012

I truely liied Dr. Badger's approach to everything and the fact that his office called back and reported to me the results of my tests.

October 01, 2012

Doctor Badger is the best. I really have lots of confidence in him. My initial heart problems were with another doctor at a different location and he was a super doctor. However, I am convinced that Doctor Badger is even better!

September 15, 2012

Dr. Badger is a great doctor who has compassion and interest in your well being

August 28, 2012

The information and explanation the Doctor provided made me feel good about the concern and care he was providing.

August 20, 2012

Dr Badger was very frindly and informative his assistants were the same enjoyed my v Visit the day was great Dr Badger and his staff made me real like I was family that was very wonderful thank you good job to all

August 14, 2012

I would recommend this office to others. I never felt like anyone was in a rush to get on to the next patient.

June 18, 2012

Dr. Badger is very interested in my health, & I appreciate him very very much.

March 09, 2012

Dr. Badger is very personable and down-to-earth.