Jose Nativi-Nicolau,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Dr. Nativi-Nicolau is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah and is the Cardiovascular Director of the Amyloidosis Program at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute.
He received his medical degree from University of Panama. Dr. Nativi-Nicolau completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He accomplished his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He continued his training with an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. Dr. Nativi-Nicolau He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation and is a member of the Alpha-Omega-Alpha American Honor Medical Society.
His clinical and research interest includes cardiac amyloidosis, heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.
Clinical Locations
Billings Clinic
800-332-7156
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
208-367-4278
University Hospital
Heart Failure Clinic801-587-2199
University Hospital
Heart Transplant Clinic801-585-3693
Veterans Administration Medical Center
801-584-1235
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology) |
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
4.8/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.6/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.6/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
3.9/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.5/ 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
June 24, 2017
Very helpful and gave instructions to help improve my quality of life, to help me solve a few problems resulting from effects of medications.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2017
All of my experiences with Dr. Nativi and his staff have been positive.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2016
my father was able to communicate in spanish with the provider. The provider was very professional and answered all my fathers questions.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2016
My care providers ARE THE BEST!
UofU Patient
November 08, 2016
tell all about what a great place this is and should go there
UofU Patient
November 06, 2016
very good
UofU Patient
June 14, 2016
Excellent care. Both the PA and the physician took the time to answer all of my questions and treated me like a person and not a number.
UofU Patient
July 25, 2015
Both Dr. Nativi and Dr. Kovascoviks, as well as Dr. Low ((Dr K's Fellow)' were exceptional physicians. They were kind, caring, informative. Dr Low asked excellent questions that were thoughtful and intuitive. All three men imprssed me.
UofU Patient
July 10, 2015
for waiting from over an hour to sometimes 4 for only a 10 minute visit seems insaine.
UofU Patient
July 09, 2015
probably the best available thank you
UofU Patient
July 17, 2014
I have often complimented the Heart Transplant Staff to others. I feel the U of U staff in general shows the highest degree of care and professionalism of any that I have dealt with in the health profession.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2013
while I have been impressed with the care given by my main cardiologist, I have found his physician's assistant (I believe that is her title,) to be curt, condescending, and annoyed with my questions or concerns.
Dr. Nativi-Nicolau is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Heart Failure Cardiologist at the University of Utah. He received his medical degree from University of Panama. Dr. Nativi-Nicolau completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He accomplished his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He continued his training with an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.
Dr. Nativi-Nicolau is the Cardiovascular Director of the Amyloidosis Program at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation and is a member of the Alpha-Omega-Alpha American Honor Medical Society.
His clinical and research interest includes cardiac amyloidosis, heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-585-2340
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology) |
Education History
| Graduate Training | University of Utah Clinical Investigation M.S. |
| Fellowship | Mayo Clinic Advanced Heart Failure Fellow |
| Fellowship | University of Utah Cardiovascular Disease Fellow |
| Residency | Drexel University College of Medicine Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | Drexel University College of Medicine Internal Medicine Intern |
| Internship | Dionisio Arrocha Hospital Second Year Transitional Internship |
| Internship | Metropolitan Hospital First Year Transitional Internship |
| Professional Medical | University of Panama Medicine M.D. |
Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Barrett-OKeefe Z, Lee JF, Berbert A, Witman MA, Nativi-Nicolau J, Stehlik J, Richardson RS, Wray DW (2014). Hemodynamic responses to small muscle mass exercise in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 307(10), H1512-20.
- Wever-Pinzon O, Drakos SG, Kfoury AG, Nativi JN, Gilbert EM, Everitt M, Alharethi R, Brunisholz K, Bader FM, Li DY, Selzman CH, Stehlik J (2013). Morbidity and mortality in heart transplant candidates supported with mechanical circulatory support: is reappraisal of the current United network for organ sharing thoracic organ allocation policy justified? Circulation, 127(4), 452-62.
- Witman MA, McDaniel J, Fjeldstad AS, Ives SJ, Zhao J, Nativi JN, Stehlik J, Wray DW, Richardson RS (2012). A differing role of oxidative stress in the regulation of central and peripheral hemodynamics during exercise in heart failure. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 303(10), H1237-44.
- Witman MA, Fjeldstad AS, McDaniel J, Ives SJ, Zhao J, Barrett-OKeefe Z, Nativi JN, Stehlik J, Wray DW, Richardson RS (2012). Vascular function and the role of oxidative stress in heart failure, heart transplant, and beyond. Hypertension, 60(3), 659-68.
- Nativi JN, Drakos SG, Kucheryavaya AY, Edwards LB, Selzman CH, Taylor DO, Hertz MI, Kfoury AG, Stehlik J (2011). Changing outcomes in patients bridged to heart transplantation with continuous- versus pulsatile-flow ventricular assist devices: an analysis of the registry of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant, 30(8), 854-61.
- Wever Pinzon O, Stoddard G, Drakos SG, Gilbert EM, Nativi JN, Budge D, Bader F, Alharethi R, Reid B, Selzman CH, Everitt MD, Kfoury AG, Stehlik J (2011). Impact of donor left ventricular hypertrophy on survival after heart transplant. Am J Transplant, 11(12), 2755-61.
- Nativi JN, Kfoury AG, Myrick C, Peters M, Renlund D, Gilbert EM, Bader F, Singhal AK, Everitt M, Fisher P, Bull DA, Selzman C, Stehlik J (2010). Effects of the 2006 U.S. thoracic organ allocation change: analysis of local impact on organ procurement and heart transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant, 29(3), 235-9.
- Nativi JN, Brown RN, Taylor DO, Kfoury AG, Kirklin JK, Stehlik J (2010). Temporal trends in heart transplantation from high-risk donors: are there lessons to be learned? A multi-institutional analysis. J Heart Lung Transplant, 29(8), 847-52.
- Hayman MA, Nativi JN, Stehlik J, McDaniel J, Fjeldstad AS, Ives SJ, Walter Wray D, Bader F, Gilbert EM, Richardson RS (2010). Understanding exercise-induced hyperemia: central and peripheral hemodynamic responses to passive limb movement in heart transplant recipients. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 299(5), H1653-9.
Review
- Nativi-Nicolau J, Ryan JJ, Fang JC (2014). Current therapeutic approach in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. [Review]. Heart Fail Clin, 10(3), 525-38.
- Nativi-Nicolau J, Selzman CH, Fang JC, Stehlik J (2014). Pharmacologic therapies for acute cardiogenic shock. [Review]. Curr Opin Cardiol, 29(3), 250-7.
Global Impact
Education History
| Internship | Dionisio Arrocha Hospital Second Year Transitional Internship |
| Internship | Metropolitan Hospital First Year Transitional Internship |
| Professional Medical | University of Panama Medicine M.D. |
Career
| Gorgas Memorial Research Institute | Research Associate | Panama |