Larry W. Kraiss,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
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.
Clinical Locations
Uintah Basin Medical Center
801-585-7676
University Hospital
Cardiovascular Center801-585-7676
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Vascular Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: 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 Survery.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.6/ 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
July 30, 2017
Dr. Kraiss is a caring and knowledgeable doctor who is an amazing surgeon.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2017
Loved Dr. Kraiss
UofU Patient
February 17, 2017
Very impressed with follow-up by physician and hospital.
UofU Patient
December 31, 2016
Doctor is skilled and very intelligent
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, 2016
He was very helpful in answering my questions an listening to my concerns
UofU Patient
November 11, 2015
always excellent
UofU Patient
October 24, 2015
The 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, 2015
excellent
UofU Patient
August 14, 2015
It was a very good visit leaving us with so much hope!
UofU Patient
August 13, 2015
Physicians 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, 2015
Tired 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, 2015
Dr. 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, 2015
very goodð¿¿¿
UofU Patient
May 08, 2015
dr Kraiss was outstanding
UofU Patient
February 28, 2015
excellent
UofU Patient
January 18, 2015
I appreciated the concern shown, as of course I'm worried about my toe & possible outcomes.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2015
I have always been comfortable with Dr Kraiss. He has always explain things so that I understand them.
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, 2014
I 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, 2014
He was excellent! We really appreciated his concern and tiime he took to explain things .
UofU Patient
September 05, 2014
excellant
UofU Patient
July 08, 2014
I have recommended Dr Kraiss and his team to other people
UofU Patient
April 27, 2014
all good
UofU Patient
October 25, 2013
completely satisfied
UofU Patient
September 05, 2013
Dr 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, 2013
Sent 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, 2013
100% satisfaction.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2013
I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Larry Kraiss, and the clinic staff.
UofU Patient
January 24, 2013
We 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, 2012
great care.
UofU Patient
March 29, 2012
FANTASTIC BED SIDE MANNER & explained his conclusions in great detail.
UofU Patient
March 22, 2012
everything & everyone was great
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 serves as the Department of Surgery Vice Chair for Discovery and Innovation.
Academic Locations
CardioVascular Clinic
801-581-8301
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Vascular Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) |
Research Interests
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.
- 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 |
| Research Fellow | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Vascular Surgery & Biology Senior Research Fellow |
| Chief Resident | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals General Surgery Chief Resident |
| Residency | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals General Surgery Senior Resident |
| Research Fellow | University of Washington Vascular Surgery & Biology Senior Research Fellow |
| Residency | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals General Surgery Resident |
| Internship | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals General Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | Baylor College of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Vanguard University of Southern California Chemistry/Pre Med B.A. |