| Phone Number | Clinical Office Address |
|---|---|
| (801) 585-7676 | Uintah Basin Medical Center 250 West 300 North Roosevelt, UT 84066 |
| (801) 585-7676 |
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 served as the President of Rocky Mountain Vascular Surgery Society. He is currently serving as the Department of Surgery Vice Chair for Discovery and Innovation.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery - Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Vascular Surg) American Board of Surgery (General Surgery) |
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 July 27, 2016
only seen Dr.once in ten days, there was very little communication. I feel the doctors had one thing on there mind, that was the holiday weekend!
UofU Patient April 12, 2016He was very helpful in answering my questions an listening to my concerns
UofU Patient November 11, 2015always excellent
UofU Patient October 24, 2015The Surgeon was terrible, he wouldn't answer my questions, he wouldn't even explain any of my test results, and they brought in a medical student to stare at me WITHOUT asking for my permission. I never want that Dr. Larry, or his assistant EVER EVER again!!! They are TERRIBLE
UofU Patient August 31, 2015excellent
UofU Patient August 14, 2015It was a very good visit leaving us with so much hope!
UofU Patient August 13, 2015Physicians assistant and Physician showed great concern for my condition and were extremely forthright in discussing possible options for treatment. I could not have asked for better care.
UofU Patient July 30, 2015Tired of Dr.s using my muscle disease as the answer to all my problems and assuming things without ct scans to back up what they say
UofU Patient May 26, 2015Dr. Kraiss is excellent at explaining everything I needed to know about my condition and the follow up plan to ensure that excellent care would be provided to me...
UofU Patient May 19, 2015very goodð¿¿¿
UofU Patient May 08, 2015dr Kraiss was outstanding
UofU Patient February 28, 2015excellent
UofU Patient January 18, 2015I appreciated the concern shown, as of course I'm worried about my toe & possible outcomes.
UofU Patient January 14, 2015I have always been comfortable with Dr Kraiss. He has always explain things so that I understand them.
UofU Patient November 24, 2014Dr. 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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