Larry W. Kraiss,
MD
Vice-Chair of Research, Department of Surgery
Languages Spoken: English
Larry W. Kraiss, M.D 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 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. He served as vascular surgery division chief from 2003-2018 and was director of the vascular surgery fellowship program at the University of Utah from 2003-2012. He is currently Professor of Surgery and Medical Director of the University of Utah Hospital Vascular Laboratory and maintains a broad-based vascular surgery practice. Dr. Kraiss has a robust outreach schedule seeing patients in Roosevelt, Utah, Evanston and Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Dr. Kraiss has received a number of research and teaching awards and has been a regular reviewer for research proposals submitted to the NIH, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). He has served as Chair of the SVS Research Council and Chair of the Executive Committee of the SVS Patient Safety Organization (VQI) and is current Chair of the SVS Quality Council. He is past-president of the Rocky Mountain Vascular Society and the Western Vascular Society. His current research interests center on frailty in vascular surgery patients.
Why Utah? It’s a wonderful place to practice and live. The University of Utah is a top-tier institution situated in a beautiful state drawing patients from numerous surrounding states. We practice vascular surgery at the highest level with a healthy balance of endovascular and open procedures. When you are off duty, there isn’t a better place to be whether it’s snowing or the sun is shining.
Clinical Locations
Evanston Regional Hospital
Specialty ClinicMemorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
801-581-3495
Fax: (801) 581-3433
U of U Health Elko Specialty Clinic
Cardiovascular Outreach Clinic801-581-3495
Uintah Basin Medical Center
801-581-3495
Fax: (801) 581-3433
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery) |
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
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.8/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 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
January 30, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Very good physician
UofU Patient
January 08, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
August 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Kraiss was excellent in describing all aspects of my condition and proposed options for my health monitoring..
UofU Patient
March 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
One of the most informative interactions I have ever had with a medical professional
UofU Patient
March 18, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
February 09, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
you are #1
UofU Patient
November 30, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
September 10, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
July 29, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
July 21, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
Larry W. Kraiss, M.D 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 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. He served as vascular surgery division chief from 2003-2018 and was director of the vascular surgery fellowship program at the University of Utah from 2003-2012. He is currently Professor of Surgery and Medical Director of the University of Utah Hospital Vascular Laboratory and maintains a broad-based vascular surgery practice. Dr. Kraiss has a robust outreach schedule seeing patients in Roosevelt, Utah, Evanston and Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Dr. Kraiss has received a number of research and teaching awards and has been a regular reviewer for research proposals submitted to the NIH, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). He has served as Chair of the SVS Research Council and Chair of the Executive Committee of the SVS Patient Safety Organization (VQI) and is current Chair of the SVS Quality Council. He is past-president of the Rocky Mountain Vascular Society and the Western Vascular Society. His current research interests center on frailty in vascular surgery patients.
Why Utah? It’s a wonderful place to practice and live. The University of Utah is a top-tier institution situated in a beautiful state drawing patients from numerous surrounding states. We practice vascular surgery at the highest level with a healthy balance of endovascular and open procedures. When you are off duty, there isn’t a better place to be whether it’s snowing or the sun is shining.
Academic Locations
Research Statement
My laboratory research involves gene expression by endothelial cells (EC) under both basal and stressed conditions. The goal is to understand how stressed EC alter their function to allow development of vascular disease such as atherosclerosis. In particular, we focus on post-transcriptional and translational control of gene expression in EC. Clinically, I am interested in outcomes research in patients with vascular disease as well as use of non-invasive imaging by the vascular laboratory to assess the status of arteries and veins.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery) |
Research Interests
- Thrombosis
- Regulation of protein translation in endothelial cells
- Endothelial Mechanotransduction
- Quality Assessment in Vascular Surgery
- Fraility
Education History
| Chief Resident | University of Washington Vascular Surgery Chief Resident, 1995 |
| Research Fellow | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Vascular Surgery & Biology Senior Research Fellow, 1994 |
| Chief Resident | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals General Surgery Chief Resident, 1993 |
| Residency | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals General Surgery Senior Resident, 1992 |
| Research Fellow | University of Washington Vascular Surgery & Biology Senior Research Fellow, 1991 |
| Residency | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals General Surgery Resident, 1989 |
| Internship | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals General Surgery Intern, 1987 |
| Professional Medical | Baylor College of Medicine Medicine M.D., 1986 |
| Undergraduate | Vanguard University of Southern California Chemistry/Pre Med B.A., 1982 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Brooke BS, Griffin CL, Kraiss LW, Kim J, Nelson R (2019). Cost-effectiveness of repeated interventions on failing arteriovenous fistulas. J Vasc Surg, 70(5), 1620-1628.
- George EL, Chen R, Trickey AW, Brooke BS, Kraiss L, Mell MW, Goodney PP, Johanning J, Hockenberry J, Arya S (2019). Variation in center-level frailty burden and the impact of frailty on long-term survival in patients undergoing elective repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg, 71(1), 46-55.e4.
- Ghaffarian AA, Foss WT, Donald G, Kraiss LW, Sarfati M, Griffin CL, Smith BK, Brooke BS (2019). Prognostic implications of diagnosing frailty and sarcopenia in vascular surgery practice. J Vasc Surg, 70(3), 892-900.
