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
Uintah Basin Medical Center
801-581-3495
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: General 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
4.6/ 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
4.4/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
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
April 28, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Thank you Dr. Kraiss for your patience and care with a geriatric patient.
UofU Patient
April 26, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
very happy
UofU Patient
September 10, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Kraiss did an excellent job explaining my vascular problem. He showed me the CT scan and really helped me to understand my condition. I even got a followup letter going over everything again which was very helpful to read after my appointment. I would recommend Dr. Kraiss to anyone who needed a vascular surgeon. He was exceptional!!!
UofU Patient
September 01, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
fine job
UofU Patient
August 04, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Kraiss was very informative and helpful. Wrote a lovely and thorough letter to me, very impressed.
UofU Patient
May 21, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The doctor, technician and nurse were all very friendly and competent.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
the Best team, amazing, value them all
UofU Patient
February 04, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Doctor and support staff are amongst the best.
UofU Patient
September 22, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Kraiss, scheduled 2 CAT-scans, 1 ultrasound and a consultation all within the same day,saving me time and stress. He met with me the same day and took the time to answer and explain all of my questions. On a previous visit he discovered 2 possible aneurysms behind both of my knees. He is the only person to discover those. they were confirmed by the ultrasound. I have been very please with him.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Kraiss and his team are Great to work with
UofU Patient
February 10, 2018
wonderful dr! always takes time to answer questions!
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
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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 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
Cardiovascular Clinic
801-581-3495
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
-
Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: General 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 |
| 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. |
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. (Epub ahead of print) J Vasc Surg.
- 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. (Epub ahead of print) J Vasc Surg.
- 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. (Epub ahead of print) J Vasc Surg.