Nathan M. Droz
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Nathan M. Droz, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-581-3495

  • Nathan Droz, MD, specializes in the entire spectrum of vascular surgery with an emphasis on open and endovascular care for complex aortic disease, including thoracoabdominal and suprarenal aneurysms.

    Dr. Droz's clinical interests include:

  • Aortic Surgery
  • Aneurysm Surgery
  • Thoracoabdominal aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Carotid Surgery
  • Supra-aortic trunk surgery
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndromes
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases
  • Deep venous thrombosis

    • Dr. Droz was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship from the Air Force and attended medical school at Creighton University, graduating in 2013. He continued his General Surgery training at Wright State University. Then, in 2018, he completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic under the mentorship of Sean Lyden and Frank Caputo. This fellowship provided him with broad exposure to open aortic surgery, enhancing his skills and knowledge in the field. He joined the Washington University St. Louis section of vascular surgery in 2018. Under the leadership of Luis Sanchez and Westley Ohman, he was a vital member of the aortic program.

    Dr. Droz's research interests include:

  • Outcomes of open and Endovascular aortic surgery
  • Outcomes related to deep vein
  • PE interventions

    • Committed to patient education, Dr. Droz offers patients the most durable repair for their disease process and ensures that they and their families fully understand their pathology. This shared understanding empowers them to make the best decision for their health at that point in their lives.

    Outside of his professional life, Dr. Droz is a family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He has a passion for the outdoors, often exploring it through hiking and skiing. He also enjoys cooking and has a keen interest in discovering new wines.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)

  • Nathan Droz, MD, specializes in the entire spectrum of vascular surgery with an emphasis on open and endovascular care for complex aortic disease, including thoracoabdominal and suprarenal aneurysms.

    Dr. Droz's clinical interests include:

  • Aortic Surgery
  • Aneurysm Surgery
  • Thoracoabdominal aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Carotid Surgery
  • Supra-aortic trunk surgery
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndromes
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases
  • Deep venous thrombosis

    • Dr. Droz was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship from the Air Force and attended medical school at Creighton University, graduating in 2013. He continued his General Surgery training at Wright State University. Then, in 2018, he completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic under the mentorship of Sean Lyden and Frank Caputo. This fellowship provided him with broad exposure to open aortic surgery, enhancing his skills and knowledge in the field. He joined the Washington University St. Louis section of vascular surgery in 2018. Under the leadership of Luis Sanchez and Westley Ohman, he was a vital member of the aortic program.

    Dr. Droz's research interests include:

  • Outcomes of open and Endovascular aortic surgery
  • Outcomes related to deep vein
  • PE interventions

    • Committed to patient education, Dr. Droz offers patients the most durable repair for their disease process and ensures that they and their families fully understand their pathology. This shared understanding empowers them to make the best decision for their health at that point in their lives.

    Outside of his professional life, Dr. Droz is a family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He has a passion for the outdoors, often exploring it through hiking and skiing. He also enjoys cooking and has a keen interest in discovering new wines.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Vascular Surgery - Cleveland Clinic Foundation Fellow
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency General Surgery - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Chief Resident
    General Surgery - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Creighton University School of Medicine M.D.
    Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Philosophy - Rockhurst University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Droz NM, Lin J, Beach J, Vo C, Morrow K, Lyden SP, Hardy DM, Caputo FJ, Rowse J, Kirksey L, Smolock CJ (2021). Decreased transfusion requirements with use of acute normovolemic hemodilution in open aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg, 74(6), 1885-1893. (Read full article)
    2. Droz NM, Lyden SP, Smolock CJ, Rowse JW, Kirksey L, Caputo FJ (2020). Carotid endarterectomy remains safe in high-risk patients. J Vasc Surg, 73(5), 1675-1682.e4. (Read full article)
    3. Droz NM, Bini JK, Jafree KA, Matsuura JH (2017). Staged reconstruction of the inferior vena cava after gunshot injury. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 3(3), 136-138. (Read full article)
    4. Droz NM, Miner J, Pecchioni L (2017). An 18-cm unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 3(1), 16-19. (Read full article)
    5. Wohlauer MV, Moore EE, Droz NM, Harr J, Gonzalez E, Fragoso M, Silliman CC (2011). Hemodilution is not critical in the pathogenesis of the acute coagulopathy of trauma. J Surg Res, 173(1), 26-30. (Read full article)
    6. Harr JN, Moore EE, Wohlauer MV, Droz N, Fragoso M, Banerjee A, Silliman CC (2011). The acute coagulopathy of trauma is due to impaired initial thrombin generation but not clot formation or clot strength. J Surg Res, 170(2), 319-24. (Read full article)
    7. Smith ER, Lee MG, Winter B, Droz NM, Eissenberg JC, Shiekhattar R, Shilatifard A (2007). Drosophila UTX is a histone H3 Lys27 demethylase that colocalizes with the elongating form of RNA polymerase II. Mol Cell Biol, 28(3), 1041-6. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Kirksey L, Droz NM, Vacharajani T, McLennan G, Clair DG, Lyden SP (2020). COVID era "essential surgery" dialysis access management considerations. J Vasc Surg, 72(6), 1845-1849. (Read full article)