| Schedule An Appointment | Clinical Office Address |
|---|---|
| (801) 581-3495 | Uintah Basin Medical Center 250 West 300 North, Suite 203 Roosevelt, UT 84066 |
| (801) 581-3495 | University Hospital Cardiovascular Center 50 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84132 Map |
Specialties
Bio
Larry W. Kraiss, M.D. is Professor and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Utah. He is a graduate of Vanguard University of Southern California (BA: Science-Chemistry) and Baylor College of Medicine (M.D.). He took his general and vascular surgical training at the University of Washington in Seattle where he also spent three years in the vascular biology research laboratory of Dr. Alexander Clowes. He joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 1995 where he established an NIH-funded research laboratory studying translational control in endothelial cells and was named vascular surgery division chief in 2003. He was director of the vascular surgery fellowship program at the University of Utah from 2003-2012. He maintains a broad-based vascular surgery practice at the University of Utah.
Dr. Kraiss has twice received teaching awards from the University of Utah general surgery residents (2000 and 2006). He was named the 1997 Wylie Scholar in Academic Vascular Surgery by the Pacific Vascular Research Foundation and received the 1999 von Liebig Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award from the Lifeline Foundation. He is a regular reviewer for research proposals submitted to the NIH, NASA, and the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). He serves as Chair of the SVS Research Council and Chair of the Quality Committee of the SVS Patient Safety Organization. In 2013 he became the President of Rocky Mountain Vascular Surgery Society.
Dr. Kraiss sees patients in the CardioVascular Clinic at the University of Utah Hospital. Dr. Kraiss also sees patients in two Outreach Clinics, one in Logan, Utah and the other in Vernal, Utah.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery - Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Vascular Surg) |
Patient Ratings
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.
UofU Patient November 24, 2014
Dr. Kraiss took time to explain the risks and benefits. He offered to leave the room to give me some private time to talk to my family and make a decision, then he came back when I was ready. I was so impressed by his expertise, knowledge, and the kindness and compassion he showed me. I am forever grateful.
UofU Patient October 16, 2014I had numeous concerns about my condition before my visit with Dr. Kraiss. He thoroughly addressed all my concerns and I felt a sense of relief during my visit and going forward. I feel like I will be in excellent care under his supervision with my ongoing condition.
UofU Patient September 29, 2014He was excellent! We really appreciated his concern and tiime he took to explain things .
UofU Patient September 05, 2014excellant
UofU Patient July 08, 2014I have recommended Dr Kraiss and his team to other people
UofU Patient April 27, 2014all good
UofU Patient October 25, 2013completely satisfied
UofU Patient September 05, 2013Dr Kraiss spent a lot of time with me. He is a true professional. All of my questions were answered. His staff took care of setting any follow up appointments, and scheduling my surgery time.
UofU Patient May 29, 2013Sent a follow up letter to myself and my FP within a few days detailing possible outcomes and what to do with them. Great Health Care
UofU Patient April 22, 2013100% satisfaction.
UofU Patient April 08, 2013I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Larry Kraiss, and the clinic staff.
UofU Patient January 24, 2013We felt like we could trust Dr. Kraiss completely, very impressed with his honesty and then he made a special effort to get the regular doctor's phone number so he could give his personal update. When we left we felt like he really cared about my Dad's condition. We had a follow up the next day with Dad's regular doctor and the doctor was very pleased that he had received a phone call from Dr. Kraiss about Dad's condition explaining all that we were told. We were very impressed by the way Dad was treated and he really felt like he could trust what Dr. Kraiss had told him.
UofU Patient October 29, 2012great care.
UofU Patient March 29, 2012FANTASTIC BED SIDE MANNER & explained his conclusions in great detail.
UofU Patient March 22, 2012everything & everyone was great
Patient Comments
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