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Anwar Tandar
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Anwar Tandar, MD, FACC, FRCPC

Languages spoken: English, Indonesian, Mandarin Chinese

Clinical Locations

Blanding Family Practice

Blanding
435-678-0700

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

Cardiovascular Clinic
Rock Springs
801-585-7676

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-585-7676
  • Anwar Tandar, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine with an appointment in the Cardiology Division at the University of Utah. He has been on faculty at the University of Utah since 2011and is the Co-Director of the Valve Clinic Program and the TAVR Program. Dr. Tandar cares for patients at the University of Utah Hospital and Memorial Hospital in Rock Springs. He received his medical degree from Sriwijaya University in Indonesia in 1994. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Universtiy of Massachusetts ( Worcester ) in 2000 and his General Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Utah in 2006. He then completed his Inteventional Cardiology Fellowship at the Universtiy of Utah in 2007. Dr. Tandar held a faculty appointment in Interventional Cardiology at SUNY-Buffalo before returning to the University of Utah. Dr. Tandar is actively involved in clinical research aimed at implementing innovative practices while maintaining the highest level of patient care.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 112 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 01, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I was very comfortable with his treatment plan

    October 01, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Tandar came highly recommended by his peers and I was extremely impressed with his skill level and knowledge. An added bonus to me was he is very likable and good with his patients.

    September 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Tandar was, professional, friendly, and concerned with my health outcomes! He addressed all of my questions and concerns. Thank you!

    July 17, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Tandar is very impressive and kind and on time.

    July 03, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    I know I'm in good hands with Dr Tandar. I will see him again and highly recommend him

    June 26, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Detailed in character; polite & friendly; thoroughly versed on details of my condition.

    June 25, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very knowledgeable and professional

    June 04, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    He made me feel very confident regarding my upcoming procedure. It was clearly explained to me.

    May 24, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Ya far took an ample amount of time and was very courteous to me. I would recommend him to any of my friends.

  • Anwar Tandar, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine with an appointment in the Cardiology Division at the University of Utah. He has been on faculty at the University of Utah since 2011and is the Co-Director of the Valve Clinic Program and the TAVR Program. Dr. Tandar cares for patients at the University of Utah Hospital and Memorial Hospital in Rock Springs. He received his medical degree from Sriwijaya University in Indonesia in 1994. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Universtiy of Massachusetts ( Worcester ) in 2000 and his General Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Utah in 2006. He then completed his Inteventional Cardiology Fellowship at the Universtiy of Utah in 2007. Dr. Tandar held a faculty appointment in Interventional Cardiology at SUNY-Buffalo before returning to the University of Utah. Dr. Tandar is actively involved in clinical research aimed at implementing innovative practices while maintaining the highest level of patient care.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Interventional Cardiology/Peripheral Interventional Training - University of Utah-LDS Hospital Fellow
    Cardiology - University of Utah, Department of Medicine Fellow
    Internship St Vincent Hospital, Worcester Medical Center Intern
    Internal Medicine - Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center-University of Massachusetts Resident
    Fellowship Honorary Fellow, Surgery - National University Hospital Fellow
    Medicine - Sriwijaya University M.D.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Munir B Muhammad, Tan Z, Pun H P, Wang Y, Tandar A, Darden D, Hsu C J, Friedman D, Curtis J, Freeman V J (2024). Association of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure with Replacement Therapy with Procedural and Long-Term Outcomes after First Generation Watchman Devices: Insight from the NCDR LAAO Registry. Heart Rhythm.
    2. Belt H, Enakpene EO, Jensen JL, Moe AP, Carveth H, Cahill BC, Hatton N, Liou TG, Tandar A (2024). Patent Foramen Ovale and Oxygenation in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Respiration, 1-16. (Read full article)
    3. Steinberg BA, Tandar A, Whitehead KJ (2024). Helix-fixed leadless pacemaker implantation through a valve-in-valve tricuspid prosthesis via the femoral approach. J Interv Card Electrophysiol, 67(5), 915-917. (Read full article)
    4. Benck KN, Nesbitt K, Dranow E, Glotzbach JP, Tandar A, Pereira SJ (2024). Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Improves Quality of Life and Ventricular Function With Low-Flow/Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv, 3(3 Pt A). (Read full article)
    5. Marashly Q, Taleb I, Kyriakopoulos CP, Dranow E, Jones TL, Tandar A, Overton SD, Tonna JE, Stoddard K, Wever-Pinzon O, Kemeyou L, Koliopoulou AG, Shah KS, Nourian K, Richins TJ, Burnham TS, Welt FG, McKellar SH, Nativi-Nicolau J, Drakos SG (2021). Predicting mortality in cardiogenic shock secondary to ACS requiring short-term mechanical circulatory support: The ACS-MCS score. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv, 98(7), 1275-1284. (Read full article)
    6. Jones TL, Gowani SA, Abraham A, Sharma V, Glotzbach J, Morgan D, Welt FGP, Tandar A (2020). Trans-Septal Puncture Through Gore® Cardioform Septal Occluder Device - Step by Step Approach. Cardiovasc Revasc Med, 23, 91-93. (Read full article)
    7. Tandar A, Sharma V, Ibrahim M, Jones T, Morgan D, Montzingo C, Lee J, Birgenheier N, Silverton N, Abraham A, Welt FGP, Glotzbach JP (2021). Preventing or Minimizing Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. J Invasive Cardiol, 33(1), E32-E39. (Read full article)
    8. Taleb L, Koliopoulou AG, Tandar A, Tonna JE, Villela MA, Overton SD, Welt F, Stehlik JGilbert EM, Nativi-Nicolau J, Wever-Pinzon O, Selzman CH, McKellar SH, Fang JC, Drakos SG (2019). Shock Team Approach in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Requiring Short-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Proof of Concept  . Circulation, 140, 98-100.

    Case Report

    1. Jones TL, Sharma V, Glotzbach JP, Welt FGP, Tandar A (2020). Is timing everything? Bioprosthetic valve fracture in valve-in-valve TAVR. J Card Surg, 35(11), 3242-3243. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Sturm RC, Harrison J, Tandar A (2021). Frailty and TAVR-Is this the hard-to-define glass ceiling? Cardiovasc Revasc Med, 34, 61-62. (Read full article)
    2. Tandar A, Catino A, Sharma V (2020). Aortic Stenosis and Malignancy-A Shift in Trajectory: Management of Aortic Stenosis in Cancer Patients. Cardiovasc Revasc Med, 23, 66-67. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Tandar A, Nielsen J, Whisenant BK (2020). Left Atrial Appendage Closure Review: Addressing Unmet Needs of AF Mediated Stroke Prevention with Evolving Science [Abstract].