Brigham R. Smith,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Portuguese
Dr. Brigham Smith is an Interventional Cardiologist with expertise and training focused primarily in invasive hemodynamics and intracoronary diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Clinical interests and responsibilities include invasive management of acute heart attacks, invasive evaluation and management of heart failure, invasive assessment of valvular heart disease, coronary stent implantation/balloon angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention - PCI). Special clinical areas of focus include using the radial artery approach for cardiac catheterization and complex coronary interventions, including the use of intracoronary imaging techniques (IVUS and OCT) along with chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. Dr. Smith cares for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at the University of Utah Hospital, Basin clinic in Vernal, UT, Donaldson clinic in Rock Springs, WY, and the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Smith is board certified in both General and Interventional Cardiology.
Clinical Locations
Basin Clinic
801-585-7676
Mountain West Medical Center
435-843-2725
Cardiovascular Center
801-585-7676
Fax: (801) 581-7735
VA - Building #1
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) |
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
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 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
October 25, 2022
University Hospital
Dr Brigham Smith is GREAT
UofU Patient
October 02, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent
UofU Patient
September 28, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The doctor was very personable.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith explained everything thoroughly and answered all of my questions.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith and his team are the best.
UofU Patient
July 13, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith was very helpful and clearly laid out my options.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The experience was outstanding, especially for being at a hospital
UofU Patient
May 23, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
My first visit to the cardiology clinic was with someone else. During that appointment I didn't receive the answers that I had but Dr Smith in this appointment listened carefully and answered my questions and gave me more information that helped me understand my concerns.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I think whoever retrieved my medical records online from MyChart got someone else's information because Dr. Brigham Smith referred to my triglycerides being 364, which is much higher than I've ever had. This affected our discussion about my health.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith was very informative, direct, candid, thoughtful, kind and professional my kind of doc!
UofU Patient
February 21, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I appreciate that the Dr explained everything clearly. And talked about options for care
UofU Patient
February 09, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Health care employees should speak slowly when participating in an online meeting with patience. (The lag in my connection made me assume what was said. I could see that being a problem.woth older patients, causing frustration.)
UofU Patient
January 31, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Hard to understand wearing the mask! Would be higher rating but the mask masked some of the conversation :(
UofU Patient
December 12, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Very good
UofU Patient
November 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent. Dr. Smith and his team are very good and attentive.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is fantastic!!
UofU Patient
October 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
One of the most informative and comfortable medical appointments I have had.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good when you get at the hospital.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith and Dr. Walker both provided me with excellent explanations about how to keep my heart well. I appreciate the time and care they took in putting me at ease and making sure I understood everything before leaving.
UofU Patient
August 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
N P was personal and efficient.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Always enjoy talking with Dr Smith
UofU Patient
August 08, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith is the best
UofU Patient
August 08, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I saw Dr. Brigham Smith for a cardiology appointment last week. My experience with him was extremely poor. I felt that he spoke over me, did not listen to my concerns, and confused me about my situation. Dr. Smith would talk nonstop for 20 minutes and wouldn't answer my questions directly. He wouldn't repeat questions that I didn't understand. He seemed aloof, cold and arrogant. I have always really enjoyed my experience with you health, so this was very upsetting.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Brigham Smith is always kind, caring, easy to understand and always gives great explanations and answers to all of my lame questions with a SMILE.
UofU Patient
May 09, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith is thorough and provides clear explanations to the patient. We've always been very pleased with the care he has provided.
UofU Patient
March 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith assistant was very caring and really discussed my issues with me. Took time to really understand.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good experience and talking to me about my up coming proceeger really help me to easy my worries
UofU Patient
March 05, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
February 16, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
All good
Dr. Brigham Smith is an Interventional Cardiologist with expertise and training focused primarily in invasive hemodynamics and intracoronary diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Clinical interests and responsibilities include invasive management of acute heart attacks, invasive evaluation and management of heart failure, invasive assessment of valvular heart disease, coronary stent implantation/balloon angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention - PCI). Special clinical areas of focus include using the radial artery approach for cardiac catheterization and complex coronary interventions, including the use of intracoronary imaging techniques (IVUS and OCT) along with chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. Dr. Smith cares for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at the University of Utah Hospital, Basin clinic in Vernal, UT, Donaldson clinic in Rock Springs, WY, and the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Smith is board certified in both General and Interventional Cardiology.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah Health Sciences Center Interventional Cardiology Fellow, 2012 |
| Fellowship | University of Utah Health Sciences Center Cardiovascular Disease Fellow, 2011 |
| Residency | University of Utah Health Sciences Center Internal Medicine Resident, 2008 |
| Professional Medical | Emory University School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2005 |
| Undergraduate | Brigham Young University Magna Cum Laude B.S., 2000 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Broxterman RM, Witman MA, Trinity JD, Groot HJ, Rossman MJ, Park SY, Malenfant S, Gifford JR, Kwon OS, Park SH, Jarrett CL, Shields KL, Hydren JR, Bisconti AV, Owan T, Abraham A, Tandar A, Lui CY, Smith BR, Richardson RS (2019). Strong Relationship Between Vascular Function in the Coronary and Brachial Arteries. Hypertension, 74(1), 208-215.
- Tonna JE, Selzman CH, Mallin MP, Smith BR, Youngquist ST, Koliopoulou A, Welt F, Stoddard KD, Nirula R, Barton R, Fair JF 3rd, Fang JC, McKellar S (2017). Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Emergency Department Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Program. Ann Emerg Med, 70(1), 32-40.
- Lindley EM, Hall AK, Hess J, Abraham J, Smith B, Hopkins PN, Shihab F, Welt F, Owan T, Fang JC (1 Jan 2016). Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management in Prerenal Transplantation Candidates. Am J Cardiol, 117(1), 146-50.