Craig Kilburg
( out of 49 reviews )

Craig Kilburg, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

  • Craig Kilburg, M.D., is a board certified endovascular and open vascular neurosurgeon. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and then completed medical school at the University of Michigan. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Utah, during which he also completed an enfolded Endovascular Neurosurgery fellowship. He then went on to complete a second fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the Baptist Neurological Institute in Jacksonville, Florida. After a year in private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, he ultimately returned to Utah to join the faculty at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Kilburg’s neurosurgical interests primarily reside within vascular neurosurgery, providing care for such pathologies as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, cavernous malformations, carotid stenosis, intracranial stenosis, ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhages, and arterial dissections. He also has an interest in pediatric neurovascular conditions, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, and vein of Galen malformations. His training in both endovascular techniques and traditional open vascular surgery allow him to provide a full range of treatments for these conditions. He is also currently involved in numerous research projects and clinical trials focusing on improving and expanding the care of these disorders.

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    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 49 reviews )

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    February 08, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Kilburg us the beat from explaining the good and the bad . Never rushes you . Explaining to you so you can completely understand I can't thank him enough

    February 02, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    A very good and caring doctor

    December 28, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I would highly recommend Dr Kilburg. Excellent surgeon and compassionate human.

    December 28, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    De Kilburg is an awesome doctor. He is Cari g and patient. He always makes me feel like he cares about me and my issues. Also he is very patient. He answers all of my many questions until I understand. Very wonderful doctor.

    December 22, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Kilbrug is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented physician with excellent communication skills and bedside manner (e.g., compassion, empathy, being an active listener). He and his office are wonderful at accommodating one's schedule often going out of their way to be both timely and flexible. Dr. Kilburg provides, overall, one of the best experiences in health care I've come across. Period.

    December 01, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    The best care ever, when you are in need to make a important decision he is the doctor you want. He will make sure you know all your options and guide you to make a informed decision. I will trust my life with him.

    November 24, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Kilburg is an incredible physician, both in skill and communication.

    November 24, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    A very professional Demeter. Explained everything I needed to know and demonstrated that on a model. I am extremely satisfied with the information I received and will be able to make an informed decision.

    November 10, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    He is a very talented and dedicated Dr. He has helped me in understanding the surgery I need.

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  • Craig Kilburg, M.D., is a board certified endovascular and open vascular neurosurgeon. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and then completed medical school at the University of Michigan. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Utah, during which he also completed an enfolded Endovascular Neurosurgery fellowship. He then went on to complete a second fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the Baptist Neurological Institute in Jacksonville, Florida. After a year in private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, he ultimately returned to Utah to join the faculty at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Kilburg’s neurosurgical interests primarily reside within vascular neurosurgery, providing care for such pathologies as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, cavernous malformations, carotid stenosis, intracranial stenosis, ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhages, and arterial dissections. He also has an interest in pediatric neurovascular conditions, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, and vein of Galen malformations. His training in both endovascular techniques and traditional open vascular surgery allow him to provide a full range of treatments for these conditions. He is also currently involved in numerous research projects and clinical trials focusing on improving and expanding the care of these disorders.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurosurgery -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Endovascular and Cerebrovascular - Baptist Neurological Institute – Baptist Health System Fellow
    Endovascular - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Neurologic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - University of Michigan Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Microbiology, Psychology, Biochemistry - University of Iowa B.S., B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Findlay MC, Baker CM, Childs S, Gautam D, Salah WK, Bounajem M, Joyce E, Budohoski KP, Kilburg C, Alexander MD, Taussky P, Grandhi R (2023). Analysis of treatment cost differences in patients undergoing femoral versus radial access in outpatient diagnostic cerebral arteriograms. Interv Neuroradiol, 15910199231207408. (Read full article)
    2. Findlay MC, Sarriera-Valentin G, Earl ER, Cole KL, Hamrick FA, Baradaran H, Cortez J, Lombardo S, Nunez J, Kilburg C, Grandhi R, Menacho ST (2023). Management Patterns and Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury With Associated Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury. Neurosurgery, 94(2), 340-349. (Read full article)
    3. Bounajem MT, Joyce E, Scoville JP, Seinfeld J, Hoffman J, Grossberg JA, Waiters V, White AC, Nerva J, Burkhardt JK, Tonetti DA, El Naamani K, Gooch MR, Jabbour P, Tjoumakaris S, Ortega Gutierrez S, Levitt MR, Lang M, Ares WJ, Desai S, Mascitelli JR, Kilburg CJ, Budohoski KP, Couldwell WT, Gross BA, Grandhi R (2023). Safety and efficacy of the Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology for the acute treatment of ruptured internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysms: a multi-institution case series. Neurosurg Focus, 54(5), E4. (Read full article)
    4. Budohoski KP, Thakrar R, Voronovich Z, Rennert RC, Kilburg C, Grandhi R, Couldwell WT, Brockmeyer DL, Taussky P (2022). Initial experience with Pipeline embolization of intracranial pseudoaneurysms in pediatric patients. J Neurosurg Pediatr, 30(5), 465-473. (Read full article)
    5. Benalia VHC, Cortez GM, Brasiliense LBC, Starke RM, Killer-Oberpfalzer M, Lopes DK, Kan PT, Nogueira RG, Johnson JN, Pereira VM, Kilburg C, Khalili S, Hanel RA (2022). Silk Vista Baby for the Treatment of Complex Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms. Neurosurgery, 91(4), 547-554. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Bounajem MT, Grandhi R, Kilburg CJ, Taussky P (2022). Patient-tailored stenting versus endarterectomy for the treatment of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. [Review]. J Pers Med, 12(6). (Read full article)

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