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Claire L. Griffin
( out of 34 reviews )

Claire L. Griffin, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

U of U Health Elko Specialty Clinic

Cardiovascular Outreach Clinic
801-581-3495

University of Utah Hospital

Cardiovascular Center
801-581-3495
  • 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 Director of the third-year surgery clerkship to expand upon her role as an educator.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Vascular Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 34 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    July 30, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Griffin was very abrupt and made some comments that I dont think were necessary. I explained that I choked on a small piece of bread and could not breathe. Her comment was - well dont eat bread.

    July 10, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Griffin was very cordial and open about my condition.

    May 08, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Griffin listened to my concerns. She thoughtfully explained her findings and we discussed a course of action. When there is little you can do, it's nice to be part of the process. Thank you.

    May 07, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Griffin listened to my concerns and explained things thoroughly. I felt that she was very patient and knowledgeable. It was a good experience.

    April 10, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    It was excellent.

    March 14, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent Doctor and great staff !!!

    March 04, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Griffin was so good to work with by explaining my surgery and repair. So grateful for her letting me do the CT scans at Eirmac in Idaho Falls, Idaho and sending them to her at the University Health. The virtual visit (video) conference from home has worked well saving driving to Salt Lake for post surgery evaluation. I really appreciate Dr. Griffin's suggestion to do this.

    January 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She took her time and explained everything great doctor

    December 31, 2022
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Great Doctor!

  • 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 Director of the third-year surgery clerkship to expand upon her role as an educator.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Vascular Surgery

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Brooke BS, Griffin CL, Glotzbach JP, Horns JJ, Patel S, Kraiss LW (2021). Predictors of Adherence to Anti-Impulse Therapy among Patients Treated for Acute Type-B Aortic Dissections. Ann Vasc Surg, 76, 95-103. (Read full article)
    2. Sarfati MR, Griffin CL, Kraiss LW, Smith BK, Brooke BS (2020). Vascular surgery triage during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. J Vasc Surg, 73(6), 1858-1868. (Read full article)
    3. Gilbertson EA, Bailey TR, Kraiss LW, Griffin CL, Smith BK, Sarfati M, Beckstrom J, Brooke BS (2020). Long-Term Impact of Vascular Surgery Stress on Frail Older Patients. Ann Vasc Surg, 70, 9-19. (Read full article)
    4. Hannon P, Lappe K, Griffin C, Roussel D, Colbert-Getz J (2020). An objective structured clinical examination: From examination room to Zoom breakout room. Med Educ, 54(9), 861. (Read full article)
    5. Brooke BS, Griffin CL, Kraiss LW, Kim J, Nelson R (2019). Cost-effectiveness of repeated interventions on failing arteriovenous fistulas. J Vasc Surg, 70(5), 1620-1628. (Read full article)
    6. Ghaffarian AA, Foss WT, Donald G, Kraiss LW, Sarfati M, Griffin CL, Smith BK, Brooke BS (2019). Prognostic implications of diagnosing frailty and sarcopenia in vascular surgery practice. J Vasc Surg, 70(3), 892-900. (Read full article)
    7. Donald GW, Ghaffarian AA, Isaac F, Kraiss LW, Griffin CL, Smith BK, Sarfati MR, Beckstrom JL, Brooke BS (2017). Preoperative frailty assessment predicts loss of independence after vascular surgery. J Vasc Surg, 68(5), 1382-1389. (Read full article)
    8. 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]. J Vasc Surg, 68(1), 189-196. (Read full article)
    9. 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. (Read full article)
    10. 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. (Read full article)
    11. 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. (Read full article)
    12. 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. (Read full article)
    13. de Marchese MJA, Heluani CSd, Cataln CAN, Griffin CA, Vaughn JB, Herz W (2007). Incisol, an alcohol with a novel sesquiterpene skeleton from Xenophyllum incisum. Biochem Syst Ecol, 35(3), 169-175. (Read full article)
    14. Kotowicz C, Cataln CAN, Griffin CL, Herz W (2005). Triterpenes and other constituents of Nassauvia axillaris. Biochem Syst Ecol, 33(7), 737-742. (Read full article)
    15. De Trimarco J, De Riscala E, Cataln C, Griffin C, Herz W (2004). Sesquiterpene lactones and a neolignan from Hyaloseris andrade-limae. Biochem Syst Ecol, 32(11), 1063-1067. (Read full article)
    16. Pollora G, Bardn A, Cataln C, Griffin C, Herz W (2004). Elephantopus-type sesquiterpene lactones from a second Vernonanthura species, Vernonanthura lipeoensis. Biochem Syst Ecol, 32(6), 619-625. (Read full article)

    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.

    Editorial

    1. Griffin CL, Sharma V, Sarfati MR, Smith BK, Kraiss LW, McKellar SH, Koliopoulou A, Brooke BS, Selzman CH, Glotzbach JP (2020). Aortic disease in the time of COVID-19 and repercussions on patient care at an academic aortic center. J Vasc Surg, 72(2), 408-413. (Read full article)

    Other

    1. Chun TT, Judelson DR, Rigberg D, Lawrence PF, Cuff R, Shalhub S, Wohlauer M, Abularrage CJ, Anastasios P, Arya S, Aulivola B, Baldwin M, Baril D, Bechara CF, Beckerman WE, Behrendt CA, Benedetto F, Bennett LF, Charlton-Ouw KM, Chawla A, Chia MC, Cho S, Choong AMTL, Chou EL, Christiana A, Coscas R, De Caridi G, Ellozy S, Etkin Y, Faries P, Fung AT, Gonzalez A, Griffin CL, Guidry L, Gunawansa N, Gwertzman G, Han DK, Hicks CW, Hinojosa CA, Hsiang Y, Ilonzo N, Jayakumar L, Joh JH, Johnson AP, Kabbani LS, Keller MR, Khashram M, Koleilat I, Krueger B, Kumar A, Lee CJ, Lee A, Levy MM, Lewis CT, Lind B, Lopez-Pena G, Mohebali J, Molnar RG, Morrissey NJ, Motaganahalli RL, Mouawad NJ, Newton DH, Ng JJ, OBanion LA, Phair J, Rancic Z, Rao A, Ray HM, Rivera AG, Rodriguez L, Sales CM, Salzman G, Sarfati M, Savlania A, Schanzer A, Sharafuddin MJ, Sheahan M, Siada S, Siracuse JJ, Smith BK, Smith M, Soh I, Sorber R, Sundaram V, Sundick S, Tomita TM, Trinidad B, Tsai S, Vouyouka AG, Westin GG, Williams MS Jr, Wren SM, Yang JK, Yi J, Zhou W, Zia S, Woo K (2020). Managing central venous access during a health care crisis. J Vasc Surg (72(4), pp. 1184-1195.e3). United States. (Read full article)