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Claire L. Griffin, MD

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39 4.5 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Dr. Claire Griffin grew up in England and moved to the United States in 1991. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Florida State University before heading to medical school at the University of Florida. Her training continued at the University of Florida where she completed her residency in General Surgery. She went on to do a Vascular Surgery fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where her training included innovative endovascular approaches to the treatment of complex aortic disease, as well as open and endovascular techniques for limb salvage.

Dr. Griffin joined the University of Utah Department of Surgery and Division of Vascular Surgery with an interest in the entire spectrum of vascular pathology and a special interest in complex endovascular solutions to aortic disease.

Since arriving at the University of Utah, Dr. Griffin has pursued a Master's in Clinical Investigation with a particular focus on cost-effectiveness research. Additional research interests include heritability of aortic aneurysms and advancing shared decision making in the Vascular space. In 2017, Dr. Griffin, along with Dr. Jason Glotzbach in Cardiothoracic Surgery started the Aortic Disease Program which has subsequently gained institutional recognition as a Destination Care Program. Their work has significantly expanded the volume of thoracic aortic pathology treated at the University of Utah. Most recently, Dr. Griffin has become the Co-Director of the third-year surgery clerkship to expand upon her role as an educator.

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

801-581-3495

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington, UT  84025
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University Hospital
Cardiovascular Center

801-581-3495

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Venous Insufficiency

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
American Board of Vascular Surgery

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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.5/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.5/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.5/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.3/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.5/ 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 September 17, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend Claire Griffin to anybody. I was lucky to have her as my surgeon.

UofU Patient September 15, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Everyone does excellent work.

UofU Patient July 14, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent interaction!

UofU Patient January 27, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I really appreciate the fact that the doctors at the U do not rush into surgery when a better solution is evident.

UofU Patient January 07, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

This Doctor was GREAT in every aspect and I'm very glad she is going to operate on me

UofU Patient December 21, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Griffin explained everything to me very concisely

UofU Patient October 08, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was very impressed with Dr Griffin! She really seems to know her stuff!

UofU Patient September 17, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Griffin was very professional and thorough.

UofU Patient September 16, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

2 out of 5 stars

The doctor was not open to much of anything I had to say, and was not intrested in the records but I had brought from my previous doctor dealing with my issue.

UofU Patient September 14, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Griffin was very open to discussing all options for future treatment. After I have the scans that I agreed to as part of the research study on carotid plaques, I hope to discuss surgery options (pro or con) with Dr. Griffin again.

UofU Patient August 30, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

best in area, and I understand in the nation. thank you dr Griffin and staff.

UofU Patient July 24, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

4 out of 5 stars

It was good. I liked her.

UofU Patient February 19, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I really appreciate the careful explanations

UofU Patient February 05, 2019
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

2 out of 5 stars

Doctor did not even set a follow-up appointment after visit, despite stating the need to consult with other doctors in order to follow-up. Doctor has left me completely in the dark as to what, if anything, that the doctor is trying to do while I wait.

UofU Patient December 23, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Claire Griffin is an outstanding Doctor! she is brilliant in her approach and I was incredibly grateful for her information and for her taking the time to show us in detail the imaging studies and explain them carefully to us It was SOO helpful and easy to understand her We are fortunate to have her as our doctor!!

UofU Patient December 19, 2018
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Griffins's diligence got my Great Cell Areritis discovered, in the nick of time, for my eyesight was beginning to deteriorate. If not for her professionalism, I could be still thinking my arm pain was nerve impingement, as two neurologists said it was, instead of GCA.

UofU Patient November 13, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

She was very open about the need for surgery. Explained how it would be done to lessen recovery time and get me ready for my chemo. Answered all our questions fully.

UofU Patient September 14, 2018
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Griffin provided exceptional care. She explained everything very well.

UofU Patient June 30, 2018

Dr Griffin is excellent. She is superb at explaining things, an excellent teacher.

UofU Patient April 09, 2018

very good

UofU Patient February 12, 2018

She was wonderful.

UofU Patient January 28, 2018

Excellent visit with doctor. All options for treatment were presented in easy to understand terms and visual drawings.

UofU Patient January 26, 2018

Had several questions and concern and was put at ease. Very helpful .

UofU Patient January 22, 2018

Dr. Griffin was amazing. Prior to seeing her I was confused about my condition and frustrated about the path forward. Dr. Griffin explained everything to me in a way that made me feel comfortable about changing my treatment plan. Thank you!

UofU Patient September 23, 2017

good

UofU Patient September 22, 2017

good.

UofU Patient June 17, 2017

dr. griffen very patient and answered all questions

UofU Patient June 10, 2017

Dr Griffin best surgery doc and best Doc ever

UofU Patient June 01, 2017

Exceptional care.

UofU Patient May 22, 2017

I had said everything. Unexpected visit with high quality of services, greatly appreciated.

UofU Patient April 06, 2017

Great.

UofU Patient March 13, 2017

everyone was excellent in every way.

UofU Patient March 06, 2017

This is the first time seeing this provider, and it's unlikely I'll see her again so I have no idea about my confidence in her - although she presents as being very competent. I won't recommend the clinic because of the long waiting time (with no explanation) before seeing the doctor.

UofU Patient December 09, 2016

Very professional and attentive. She took time to answer all questions in a complete and informative manner. Excellent.

UofU Patient December 01, 2016

Dr Griffin explains how is my condition also what is her plan about my diagnosis and I am so happy I experienced five star with my doctor

UofU Patient November 28, 2016

Dr. Griffin took a lot of time to discuss a potential problem and treatment options with me.

UofU Patient November 03, 2016

Dr Griffin spend time to explain the situation special to to me because English s my second language

UofU Patient October 18, 2016

Dr. Griffen was very professional. I feel she understood what was going on in my leg. We discussed what she could do to help me and what I could do on my own. I felt good about this visit and the care I received.

UofU Patient September 10, 2016

Exceptional comportment, courtesy and professionalism. Explanation and instruction were very thorough and understandable.

Dr. Claire Griffin grew up in England and moved to the United States in 1991. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Florida State University before heading to medical school at the University of Florida. Her training continued at the University of Florida where she completed her residency in General Surgery. She went on to do a Vascular Surgery fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where her training included innovative endovascular approaches to the treatment of complex aortic disease, as well as open and endovascular techniques for limb salvage.

Dr. Griffin joined the University of Utah Department of Surgery and Division of Vascular Surgery with an interest in the entire spectrum of vascular pathology and a special interest in complex endovascular solutions to aortic disease.

Since arriving at the University of Utah, Dr. Griffin has pursued a Master's in Clinical Investigation with a particular focus on cost-effectiveness research. Additional research interests include heritability of aortic aneurysms and advancing shared decision making in the Vascular space. In 2017, Dr. Griffin, along with Dr. Jason Glotzbach in Cardiothoracic Surgery started the Aortic Disease Program which has subsequently gained institutional recognition as a Destination Care Program. Their work has significantly expanded the volume of thoracic aortic pathology treated at the University of Utah. Most recently, Dr. Griffin has become the Co-Director of the third-year surgery clerkship to expand upon her role as an educator.

Academic Locations

Cardiovascular Center

801-581-3495

50 N Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT  84132

Farmington Health Center

801-581-3495

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington, UT  84025

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
American Board of Vascular Surgery

Research Interests

  • Hemodialysis Access
  • Patient Reported Outcomes
  • Surgical Site Infections

Education History

Fellowship Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Vascular Surgery
Fellow
Residency University of Florida
General Surgery
Resident
Professional Medical University of Florida College of Medicine
Medicine
M.D.
Undergraduate Florida State University
Spanish with minors in Biology, Chemistry, & Psychology
B.A.
Graduate Training University of Utah

M.S.C.I

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Ghaffarian AA, Al-Dulaimi R, Kraiss LW, Sarfati M, Griffin CL, Smith BK, Donald G, Brooke BS (2018). Clinical effectiveness of open thrombectomy for thrombosed autogenous arteriovenous fistulas and grafts.LID - S0741-5214(18)30168-X [pii]LID - 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.12.050 [doi]. (Epub ahead of print) J Vasc Surg.
  2. Ghaffarian AA, Griffin CL, Kraiss LW, Sarfati MR, Brooke BS (2018). Comparative effectiveness of one-stage versus two-stage basilic vein transposition arteriovenous fistulas. J Vasc Surg, 67(2), 529-535.e1.
  3. Mirabelli LG, Cosker RM, Kraiss LW, Griffin CL, Smith BK, Sarfati MR, Al-Dulaimi R, Brooke BS (2018). Rapid Methods for Routine Frailty Assessment during Vascular Surgery Clinic Visits. Ann Vasc Surg, 46, 134-141.
  4. Columbo JA, Suckow BD, Griffin CL, Cronenwett JL, Goodney PP, Lukovits TG, Zwolak RM, Fillinger MF (2017). Carotid endarterectomy should not be based on consensus statement duplex velocity criteria. J Vasc Surg, 65(4), 1029-1038.e1.
  5. Griffin CL, Scali ST, Feezor RJ, Chang CK, Giles KA, Fatima J, Huber TS, Beck AW (2015). Fate of Aneurysmal Common Iliac Artery Landing Zones Used for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. J Endovasc Ther, 22(5), 748-59.

Book Chapter

  1. Warner CJ, Griffin CL, Rzucidlo EM (2016). Translumbar Approach for Coiling Type II Endoleaks. In Darling RC, Ozaki CK (Eds.), Master Techniques in Surgery: Vascular Surgery (1). LWW.

The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • Compression Socks Can Help Prevent Varicose Veins
  • Am I At Risk for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
  • Aortic Disease Program at U of U Health
  • Health Minute: Varicose Veins

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