Vaia Florou,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Vaia Florou is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her clinical and research interests are focused on sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies, with an emphasis on immunotherapy and targeted therapies. Dr. Florou received her medical degree from the University of Patras in Patras, Greece. Prior to her clinical training, she was a research fellow at the University of Cologne in Germany, where she studied the B-cell receptor signaling in CLL. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson/Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey with an additional year as Chief Medical Resident. She pursued a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida where she graduated from in 2019.
She is involved in clinical trials aiming to improve immunotherapy efficacy in sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies. Her research has been presented at various national and international conferences including ASCO, AACR, SITC, ISTH and CTOS. She is also a member of several professional organizations like the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology, Connective Tissue Oncology Society and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Oncology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) |
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
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 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
July 14, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Extremely willing to listen to my opinion and take them into consideration before changing treatment.
UofU Patient
July 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
June 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
she described everything that I needed to know.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
June 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Florou shows true compassion and is always very helpful.
UofU Patient
June 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Florou is coordinating care for my relocation to SLC. Very helpful.
UofU Patient
May 29, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Florou was very concern about the need for Dave to see a urologists soon as possible because she saw something in the scam.
UofU Patient
May 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
April 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Excellent communication
UofU Patient
April 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
We have been in contact with the Doctor and staff repeatedly in the last two weeks asking questions and requesting information about my care and potential treatments. Return calls and information is slow and many times requested information is not given at all and we have been seriously misled about procedures and expectations of my care.
UofU Patient
April 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Florou is great. Easy to interact with. Responsive to questions/concerns. Comes prepared to appointments.
UofU Patient
April 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
March 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
March 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
listened and answered questions.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The doctor was very concerned about [NAME REMOVED]'s feet, prescribed medication and has checked up on him.
UofU Patient
March 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
she was very nice and patient with me
UofU Patient
January 31, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
January 17, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
the doctor was absolutely incredible. I'm thrilled how the video conference met. More than anything, she was absolutely determined to make sure that I was comfortable with everything that was being discussed.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
January 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I feel like I have excellent care here
UofU Patient
January 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
December 25, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
dr. Florou has agreed to coordinate care with my local oncologist while I transition and relocate to this area.
UofU Patient
December 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
December 08, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dry good
UofU Patient
December 08, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
She has been the best at answering questions, listening, giving options and guidance.
UofU Patient
November 27, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Florou is the best.
UofU Patient
November 22, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
November 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
November 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Thumbs up.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Florou and her nurse were EXCELLENT!
UofU Patient
November 17, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Even though I didn't receive a good prognosis I felt like they did a good job of telling me my options.
UofU Patient
November 10, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Though at this point I am not sure if I will be eligible for the procedure that I am curious about. I believe I have been informed of what must take place first to see if it will minimize the growth of the cancer that I have and then be eligible.
UofU Patient
November 01, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
October 06, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Florou is excellant. She is observant,she can look at me and know what's going on. I appreciate that we agreed and terminated the xeloda. Nurse Amber is great too. I am grateful my care is at the Huntsman Institute, everyone is fantastic.
UofU Patient
September 16, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Flouro took a lot of time to explain to me the concerns and issues I am having with my disease. She took a lot of time to explain my options and to make sure I understood the plan.
UofU Patient
August 16, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
my Dr gets me involved in what we should do
UofU Patient
August 06, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Florou is very observant, she was my issues immediately. she could see the drugs were still too hard on me and adjusted my dose again.
UofU Patient
August 05, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
dr.flouro and her team have given me the best health care I have ever had other hospitals dont even compare to the huntsman
UofU Patient
August 03, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Florou is a great Dr. also very knowledgable
UofU Patient
July 18, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Floreu and nurse Amber were very sensitive to my condition. I was having a very hard day both with pain and emotions and I felt heard
UofU Patient
July 14, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I felt that Dr Florou gave me unbiased information and explained all of the pros and cons of each treatment option. I feel like she is not just my doctor but my friend.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Floreu was very patient to answer my questions. I was impressed with the concern over my meds and supplements.she gave me time to make my decisions. Nurse Amber checked with my insurance and got back to me. Everyone I have met at Huntsman are so caring and professional. I am grateful for my excellent care
UofU Patient
June 03, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
March 30, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I have had this cancer for 5 years and finally understand it after this appointment
UofU Patient
January 14, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I would like to hear more of potential treatments and the thought process between the chosen treatment path.
UofU Patient
January 08, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Fluruo clearly explained the options for chemotherapy and her recommendations
UofU Patient
November 18, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
She was very competent and knowledgeable
UofU Patient
November 09, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
Vaia Florou is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her clinical and research interests are focused on sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies, with an emphasis on immunotherapy and targeted therapies. Dr. Florou received her medical degree from the University of Patras in Patras, Greece. Prior to her clinical training, she was a research fellow at the University of Cologne in Germany, where she studied the B-cell receptor signaling in CLL. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson/Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey with an additional year as Chief Medical Resident. She pursued a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida where she graduated from in 2019.
She is involved in clinical trials aiming to improve immunotherapy efficacy in sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies. Her research has been presented at various national and international conferences including ASCO, AACR, SITC, ISTH and CTOS. She is also a member of several professional organizations like the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology, Connective Tissue Oncology Society and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
801-585-0255
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Oncology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) |
Education History
| Chief Resident | Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Saint Peter’s University Hospital Internal Medicine Chief Resident |
| Residency | Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Saint Peter’s University Hospital Internal Medicine Resident |
| Graduate Training | Rutgers University/Saint Peter’s University Hospital Strategic Healthcare Management Program Mini-M.B.A. |
| Research Fellow | University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine Research Fellow |
| Professional Medical | University of Patras, Faculty of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Fellowship | Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Hematology/Oncology Clinical Fellow |
Global Impact
Education History
| Research Fellow | University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine Research Fellow |
| Professional Medical | University of Patras, Faculty of Medicine Medicine M.D. |