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Brigham R. Smith
( out of 81 reviews )

Brigham R. Smith, MD

Languages spoken: English, Portuguese

Clinical Locations

Mountain West Medical Center

435-843-2725

University of Utah Hospital

Cardiovascular Center
801-585-7676

VA - Building #1

  • Dr. Brigham Smith is an Interventional Cardiologist with expertise and training focused primarily in invasive hemodynamics and intracoronary diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Clinical interests and responsibilities include invasive management of acute heart attacks, invasive evaluation and management of heart failure, invasive assessment of valvular heart disease, coronary stent implantation/balloon angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention - PCI). Special clinical areas of focus include using the radial artery approach for cardiac catheterization and complex coronary interventions, including the use of intracoronary imaging techniques (IVUS and OCT) along with chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. Dr. Smith cares for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at the University of Utah Hospital, Basin clinic in Vernal, UT, Donaldson clinic in Rock Springs, WY, and the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Smith is board certified in both General and Interventional Cardiology.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 81 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 20, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    very good and caring dr.listens to your input

    August 19, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Smith is the only Dr I want to have working with me in or out of surgery. Best Dr Ive ever had.

    August 04, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He took the time to explain everything

    July 21, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smith is a wealth of knowledge, very humble and truly cares about my health. I deeply appreciated the time he spent with me at my recent visit.

    May 19, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He was working with a Fellow Dr. All my questions and concerns were answered by both doctors. I feel so much better coming here for a second opinion! Very reassuring!! Great PR skills!

    May 05, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Outstanding in all regards

    April 26, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He was easy to talk to and explained what would be best for improving my health.

    April 25, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Brigham Smith is a very professional, yet compassionate doctor, that takes the time to listen to you, make a plan to help heal you, directs you how to follow up & help make yourself feel better. He is a Cardiologist that helps you with the newest in medical treatment available.

    April 25, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I trust his care

  • Dr. Brigham Smith is an Interventional Cardiologist with expertise and training focused primarily in invasive hemodynamics and intracoronary diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Clinical interests and responsibilities include invasive management of acute heart attacks, invasive evaluation and management of heart failure, invasive assessment of valvular heart disease, coronary stent implantation/balloon angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention - PCI). Special clinical areas of focus include using the radial artery approach for cardiac catheterization and complex coronary interventions, including the use of intracoronary imaging techniques (IVUS and OCT) along with chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. Dr. Smith cares for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at the University of Utah Hospital, Basin clinic in Vernal, UT, Donaldson clinic in Rock Springs, WY, and the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Smith is board certified in both General and Interventional Cardiology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Interventional Cardiology - University of Utah Health Sciences Center Fellow
    Cardiovascular Disease - University of Utah Health Sciences Center Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah Health Sciences Center Resident
    Medicine - Emory University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Magna Cum Laude - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Broxterman RM, Witman MA, Trinity JD, Groot HJ, Rossman MJ, Park SY, Malenfant S, Gifford JR, Kwon OS, Park SH, Jarrett CL, Shields KL, Hydren JR, Bisconti AV, Owan T, Abraham A, Tandar A, Lui CY, Smith BR, Richardson RS (2019). Strong Relationship Between Vascular Function in the Coronary and Brachial Arteries. Hypertension, 74(1), 208-215. (Read full article)
    2. Tonna JE, Selzman CH, Mallin MP, Smith BR, Youngquist ST, Koliopoulou A, Welt F, Stoddard KD, Nirula R, Barton R, Fair JF 3rd, Fang JC, McKellar S (2017). Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Emergency Department Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Program. Ann Emerg Med, 70(1), 32-40. (Read full article)
    3. Lindley EM, Hall AK, Hess J, Abraham J, Smith B, Hopkins PN, Shihab F, Welt F, Owan T, Fang JC (1 Jan 2016). Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management in Prerenal Transplantation Candidates. Am J Cardiol, 117(1), 146-50.
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