Tanya Wilcox
( out of 12 reviews )

Tanya Wilcox, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-585-7676

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-585-7676

  • Dr. Tanya Wilcox completed her medical education at the University of California, Irvine following her undergraduate degree in evolutionary biology at Princeton. She continued her medical training with a residency and chief residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at New York University.

    Dr. Wilcox is a general cardiologist with clinical expertise in preventative cardiology, lipidology, disorders of metabolism, and echocardiography. Her academic interests include investigating the association between metabolic risk factors and cardiovascular disease and perioperative cardiovascular outcomes. She is also interested in medical education and is involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

    Dr. Wilcox is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and echocardiography. She is also a board certified lipid specialist.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Clinical Lipidology
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 12 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Kind and knowledgeable.

    October 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Wilcox was fantastic. She spent a great deal of time going over my history, getting a good understanding of me, and discussing options. She was very willing to listen and educate. One of the best appointments I have had in a long time!

    October 04, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Tanya was attentive and asked for my input

    September 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Wilcox really cares and did everything possible to help me manage my own heart problems while going through weeks of my husband's challenges following challenges after coronary artery bypass surgery.

    July 03, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Wilcox is great. I am truly grateful that I was referred to her.

    June 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She explained everything to me and I really appreciate that.

    April 04, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very helpful, knows what needed to be done, and let me know what that was.

    April 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I have complete confidence in the care I receive from Dr. Wilcox.

    March 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    A capable doctor

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  • Dr. Tanya Wilcox completed her medical education at the University of California, Irvine following her undergraduate degree in evolutionary biology at Princeton. She continued her medical training with a residency and chief residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at New York University.

    Dr. Wilcox is a general cardiologist with clinical expertise in preventative cardiology, lipidology, disorders of metabolism, and echocardiography. Her academic interests include investigating the association between metabolic risk factors and cardiovascular disease and perioperative cardiovascular outcomes. She is also interested in medical education and is involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

    Dr. Wilcox is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and echocardiography. She is also a board certified lipid specialist.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Radiology & Imaging Sciences -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Clinical Lipidology
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Cardiology - New York University Grossman School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - New York University Grossman School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine - New York University Grossman School of Medicine Resident
    Clinical Research Methods - New York University Clinical and Translational Science Institute Certificate
    Internship Internal Medicine - New York University Grossman School of Medicine Intern
    Medicine - University of California, Irvine School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Princeton University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Wilcox T, Smilowitz NR, Seda B, Xia Y, Hochman J, Berger JS (2022). Sex Differences in Thrombosis and Mortality in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19. Am J Cardiol, 170, 112-117. (Read full article)
    2. Wilcox T, Smilowitz NR, Xia Y, Beckman JA, Berger JS (2020). Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Perioperative Myocardial Infarction After Noncardiac Surgery. Can J Cardiol, 37(2), 224-231. (Read full article)
    3. Wilcox T, Smilowitz NR, Xia Y, Berger JS (2019). Cardiovascular Risk Scores to Predict Perioperative Stroke in Noncardiac Surgery. Stroke, 50(8), 2002-2006. (Read full article)
    4. Wilcox T, Newman JD, Maldonado TS, Rockman C, Berger JS (2018). Peripheral vascular disease risk in diabetic individuals without coronary heart disease. Atherosclerosis, 275, 419-425. (Read full article)
    5. Newman JD, Wilcox T, Smilowitz NR, Berger JS (2018). Influence of Diabetes on Trends in Perioperative Cardiovascular Events. Diabetes Care, 41(6), 1268-1274. (Read full article)
    6. Sunseri M, Ahuja T, Wilcox T, Green D (2018). Acquired Coagulopathy and Hemorrhage Secondary to Subcutaneous Heparin Prophylaxis. Case Rep Hematol, 2018, 9501863. (Read full article)
    7. Pitzer VE, Viboud C, Alonso WJ, Wilcox T, Metcalf CJ, Steiner CA, Haynes AK, Grenfell BT (2015). Environmental drivers of the spatiotemporal dynamics of respiratory syncytial virus in the United States. PLoS Pathog, 11(1), e1004591. (Read full article)
    8. Tran MH, Lin DM, Wilcox T, Schiro D, Cannesson M, Milliken J (2014). Effects of a multimodality blood conservation schema toward improvement of intraoperative hemoglobin levels and off-pump transfusions in coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Transfusion, 54(10 Pt 2), 2769-74. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Tran MH, Wilcox T, Tran PN (2019). Catheter-related right atrial thrombosis. [Review]. J Vasc Access, 21(3), 300-307. (Read full article)
    2. Wilcox T, De Block C, Schwartzbard AZ, Newman JD (2020). Diabetic Agents, From Metformin to SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP1 Receptor Agonists: JACC Focus Seminar. [Review]. J Am Coll Cardiol, 75(16), 1956-1974. (Read full article)