Larry W. Kraiss
( out of 57 reviews )

Larry W. Kraiss, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Evanston Regional Hospital

Specialty Clinic
Evanston
801-585-7676

U of U Health Elko Specialty Clinic

Cardiovascular Outreach Clinic
Elko
801-581-3495

  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 57 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Kraiss is compassionate and dedicated to his patient's vascular health. In addition, he remembers details about their personal lives that are impacting their overall health and is mindful to acknowledge the whole person.

    October 12, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Kraiss has been great. He listens to my concerns and answers all my questions. He cares about his patients.

    September 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    It was our first time trying Tele health. We had trouble with it and didn't get seen. Called the office and they fit us in for a 2nd try the same day. This time it worked.

    July 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Kraiss is sincere and genuine in his personal care of my AAA. He did not riladdle my nerves with a bunch of gibberish that I could not understand but spoke in terms that made it clear to me the seriousness of my health and WHT he did not want me to go home but to be admitted to the hospital. To try to figure out the next step in my health care plan. He's the best!!

    June 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Good doctor

    May 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very knowledgeable and helped me understand what treatment I needed.

    February 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He was knowledgeable and explained things clearly. He was friendly and professional

    February 24, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Kraiss was great. He proposed a good plan to attack the problem and explained everything very well.

    November 29, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Kraiss was prompt and professional. Dr. Kraiss spent a lot of time answering my questions and helping me to understand the results of the ABI. I highly recommend him.

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  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)

    Education history

    Chief Resident Vascular Surgery - University of Washington Chief Resident
    Vascular Surgery & Biology - University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Senior Research Fellow
    Chief Resident General Surgery - University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Chief Resident
    General Surgery - University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Senior Resident
    Research Fellow Vascular Surgery & Biology - University of Washington Senior Research Fellow
    General Surgery - University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Resident
    Internship General Surgery - University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Intern
    Medicine - Baylor College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Chemistry/Pre Med - Vanguard University of Southern California B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Sedrakyan A, Cronenwett JL, Venermo M, Kraiss L, Marinac-Dabic D, Bjrck M (2017). An International Vascular Registry Infrastructure for Medical Device Evaluation and Surveillance. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, 53(4), 600-602. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Schwartz J, Vargas G, Thiesset H, Stoddard G, Kim R, Sorensen J, Kraiss L (2011). Revisiting the issue of VTE in the setting of chronic liver disease: an examination of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data. [Letter to the editor]. Chest, 139(6), 1544-1545. (Read full article)

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