Christopher A. Groh,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Christopher Groh is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah. He specializes in the evaluation and management of heart rhythm disorders and arrhythmias. He performs catheter ablation procedures to treat complex arrhythmias including supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia from both an endocardial and epicardial approach. He also has surgical expertise in the implantation of cardiac devices including implantable loop recorders, pacemakers, defibrillators, and biventricular devices.
In addition to performing these procedures, Dr. Groh is also interested in heart rhythm management for patients affected by arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, Brugada syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac sarcoidosis, and other types of congestive heart failure including those with ventricular assist devices. His research focuses on clinical predictors for arrhythmias while his engineering background steers him towards investigating new technologies to treat heart rhythm disorders.
Dr. Groh received his undergraduate training in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. He went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Illinois, Chicago where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern University, during which, he was presented with the James R. Webster, Jr. award for clinical excellence. He continued his training in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of California, San Francisco where he served as Chief Fellow, and then, completed further training at UCSF in Cardiac Electrophysiology to specialize in heart rhythm management.
Clinical Locations
801-213-4500
Cardiovascular Center
801-585-7676
Fax: (801) 581-7735
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider 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 care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2022
University Hospital
Both the doctor & his student gave me their full attention and responses to my questions were outstanding.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2022
University Hospital
Care provider listened and discussed issues with me In a way I could understand
UofU Patient
November 17, 2022
Stansbury Health Center
Good
UofU Patient
October 29, 2022
University Hospital
Answers my concerns
UofU Patient
October 24, 2022
Redstone Health Center
Good
UofU Patient
October 17, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Groh is a patient's favorite Dr. He's so personable, always goes beyond to answer any question I highly recommend Dr Groh a great communicator.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2022
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
Personnel excellent. Survey way too redundant & did not allow me to answer some of the first ones. 4-5 times went to continue survey, but was one had just addressed.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
So im torn while dr groh was great I kinda felt like he and the gal before him were talking about two different things. She seemed to go off on a tangent about something unrelated and I still don't know whether they were talking about the same thing. I was impressed with Dr Groh but I wish I had more information from him in the notes. Hopefully next visit is better and I'll get more information from him.
UofU Patient
August 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
In the past Dr Groh did not listen and I usually felt dismissed when voicing complaints or concerns. He listened this time, and accepted the criticism and feedback given. Kinda late in the game since fixing the problems I complained about before will be much harder now than before, but at least he's listening and not dismissing.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
August 10, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
July 24, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
My appointment was for a blood flow in my legs, ankle and toes.
UofU Patient
July 21, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Absolutely love Dr. Groh! I was seen by another Cardiologist at different facility and I felt like he was not giving me options to help with my condition, but Dr. Groh was always positive and optimistic that he could get it fixed! He literally gave me hope to have some what of a normal life again. He also respected my decision not to want to be on medication long term and never made me feel wrong for wanting that. I would refer him to anyone who I found out was in need of a awesome Cardiologist!
UofU Patient
July 14, 2022
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Groh is always very thorough. He takes the time to listen to me and respond as to my questions in a way that I will understand. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of my procedure!
UofU Patient
July 03, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
This is a review specifically for Dr Groh, I also saw his PA Laura.
UofU Patient
June 20, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
June 20, 2022
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
Very good experience
UofU Patient
June 10, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I appreciate Dr Groh and his TEAM are super.
UofU Patient
May 19, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Yes, Very Good
UofU Patient
May 17, 2022
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
All good
UofU Patient
May 16, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Could have been more thorough in explaining the results of my heart MRI and other test results; left me questioning about future care of my heart--diet, degree of exercise; etc; test resultsPretty non-verbalExpected an EKG, or stethoscope heart check.
UofU Patient
April 27, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent Dr Groh is easy to talk with and answers any questions. Comfortable patient /Dr relationship, as Dr Groh is a great communicator.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I came from another cardiologist who was literally falling asleep during my last meeting with him. Dr. Groh is much better than the other doctor was. I'm glad I made the decision to go with the U of U healthcare system. It's been great so far.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2022
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 24, 2022
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Was very knowledgeable and caring.
UofU Patient
March 20, 2022
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
Whole experience was great
UofU Patient
March 18, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Great experience
UofU Patient
February 20, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I have the utmost respect for Dr Groh and his staff. I have recommended them many times already.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2022
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
The doctor acted like he didn't want to listen to me
Dr. Christopher Groh is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah. He specializes in the evaluation and management of heart rhythm disorders and arrhythmias. He performs catheter ablation procedures to treat complex arrhythmias including supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia from both an endocardial and epicardial approach. He also has surgical expertise in the implantation of cardiac devices including implantable loop recorders, pacemakers, defibrillators, and biventricular devices.
In addition to performing these procedures, Dr. Groh is also interested in heart rhythm management for patients affected by arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, Brugada syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac sarcoidosis, and other types of congestive heart failure including those with ventricular assist devices. His research focuses on clinical predictors for arrhythmias while his engineering background steers him towards investigating new technologies to treat heart rhythm disorders.
Dr. Groh received his undergraduate training in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. He went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Illinois, Chicago where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern University, during which, he was presented with the James R. Webster, Jr. award for clinical excellence. He continued his training in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of California, San Francisco where he served as Chief Fellow, and then, completed further training at UCSF in Cardiac Electrophysiology to specialize in heart rhythm management.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of California, San Francisco Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellow, 2020 |
| Fellowship | University of California, San Francisco Cardiovascular Disease Fellow, 2018 |
| Fellowship | University of California, San Francisco Cardiology Chief Fellow, 2017 |
| Internship/Residency | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Internal Medicine Intern/Resident, 2015 |
| Professional Medical | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Medicine M.D., 2012 |
| Undergraduate | Duke University Pratt School of Engineering Biomedical Engineering B.S., 2007 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Groh CA, Vittinghoff E, Benjamin EJ, Dupuis J, Marcus GM (2019). Childhood Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Adulthood. J Am Coll Cardiol, 74(13), 1658-1664.
- Groh CA, Faulkner M, Getabecha S, Taffe V, Nah G, Sigona K, McCall D, Hills MT, Sciarappa K, Pletcher MJ, Olgin JE, Marcus GM (2019). Patient-reported triggers of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm, 16(7), 996-1002.
- Groh CA, Goldschlager N (2019). Blinded by the height: A case of telemetry T wave overcounting. J Electrocardiol, 54, 76-78.
- You C, Sharma S, Bavishi A, Groh CA, Alia Y, Saour B, Passman R (2018). Dialytic interval and the timing of electrocardiographic screening for subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator placement in chronic hemodialysis patients. J Interv Card Electrophysiol, 52(2), 179-184.
- Ge J, Groh C, Goldschlager N (2016). Alternating QRS Complex Morphologic Characteristics in a Man Presenting With Scrotal Edema. JAMA Intern Med, 177(1), 120-122.
- Yadlapati A, Groh C, Malaisrie SC, Gajjar M, Kruse J, Meyers S, Passman R (2015). Efficacy and safety of novel oral anticoagulants in patients with bioprosthetic valves. Clin Res Cardiol, 105(3), 268-72.
- Groh CA, Sharma S, Pelchovitz DJ, Bhave PD, Rhyner J, Verma N, Arora R, Chicos AB, Kim SS, Lin AC, Passman RS, Knight BP (2014). Use of an electrocardiographic screening tool to determine candidacy for a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Heart Rhythm, 11(8), 1361-6.
- Yadlapati A, Groh C, Passman R (2014). Safety of short-term use of dabigatran or rivaroxaban for direct-current cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Am J Cardiol, 113(8), 1362-3.