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Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North
2K, Gynecology and Mammography
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City
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UT
84112
Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Vaklavas and his team as compassionate, attentive, and highly knowledgeable. Many note that he listens closely, explains diagnoses and treatment options in clear, research‑based terms, and involves patients in decision‑making. Reviewers praise his responsiveness to messages, thoroughness during visits, and a professional, caring staff that helps patients feel supported during cancer care. Overall, patients report feeling reassured and confident in the care they receive.
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4.9
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185 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
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Oncology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
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Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Gonzalez-Ericsson PI, Wulfkhule JD, Gallagher RI, Sun X, Axelrod ML, Sheng Q, Luo N, Gomez H, Sanchez V, Sanders M, Pusztai L, Petricoin E, Blenman KRM, Balko JM, I-SPY2 Trial Team (2021). Tumor-Specific Major Histocompatibility-II Expression Predicts Benefit to Anti-PD-1/L1 Therapy in Patients With HER2-Negative Primary Breast Cancer. Clin Cancer Res, 27(19), 5299-5306.
- Stringer-Reasor EM, May JE, Olariu E, Caterinicchia V, Li Y, Chen D, Della Manna DL, Rocque GB, Vaklavas C, Falkson CI, Nabell LM, Acosta EP, Forero-Torres A, Yang ES. (2021). An open-label, pilot study of veliparib and lapatinib in patients with metastatic, triple-negative breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res, 23(1:30).
- Coletta AM, Playdon MC, Baron KG, Wei M, Kelley K, Vaklavas C, Beck A, Buys SS, Chipman J, Ulrich CM, Walker D, White S, Oza S, Zingg RW, Hansen PA (2021). The association between time-of-day of habitual exercise training and changes in relevant cancer health outcomes among cancer survivors. PLoS One, 16(10:e0258135).
- Chae YK, Hong F, Vaklavas C*, Cheng HC, Hammerman P, Mitchell EP, Zwiebel JA, Ivy SP, Gray RJ, Li S, McShane LM, Rubinstein LV, Patton D, Williams PM, Hamilton SR, Mansfield A, Conley BA, Arteaga CL, Harris LN, O'Dwyer PJ, Chen AP, Flaherty KT. (2020). A Phase II Study of AZD4547 in Patients with Tumors harboring Aberrations in the FGFR Pathway: Results from the NCI-MATCH Trial (EAY131) Sub-protocol W. J Clin Oncol, 38(21), 2407-2417.
- Vaklavas C, Roberts BS, Varley KE, Lin NU, Liu MC, Rugo HS, Puhalla S, Nanda R, Storniolo AM, Carey LA, Saleh MN, Li Y, Delossantos JF, Grizzle WE, LoBuglio AF, Myers RM, Forero-Torres A on behalf of the Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium (2020). TBCRC 002: A phase II, randomized, open label trial of preoperative letrozole with or without bevacizumab in post-menopausal women with newly diagnosed stage II/III hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res, 22(1:22).
- Vaklavas C, Blume SW, Grizzle WE (2020). Hallmarks and Determinants of Oncogenic Translation Revealed by Ribosome Profiling in Models of Breast Cancer. Transl Oncol, 13(2), 452-470.
- Vaklavas C, Roberts BS, Varley KE, Lin NU, Liu MC, Rugo HS, Puhalla S, Nanda R, Storniolo AM, Carey LA, Saleh MN, Li Y, Delossantos JF, Grizzle WE, LoBuglio AF, Myers RM, Forero-Torres A, Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium (TBCRC (2020). TBCRC 002: a phase II, randomized, open-label trial of preoperative letrozole with or without bevacizumab in postmenopausal women with newly diagnosed stage 2/3 hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer. Breast cancer research, 22(1), 22.
- Chae YK, Hong F, Vaklavas C, Cheng HH, Hammerman P, Mitchell EP, Zwiebel JA, Ivy SP, Gray RJ, Li S, McShane LM, Rubinstein LV, Patton D, Williams PM, Hamilton SR, Mansfield A, Conley BA, Arteaga CL, Harris LN, O'Dwyer PJ, Chen AP, Flaherty K (2020). Phase II Study of AZD4547 in Patients With Tumors Harboring Aberrations in the FGFR Pathway: Results From the NCI-MATCH Trial (EAY131) Subprotocol W. Journal of clinical oncology, 38(21), 2407-2417.
- Connolly RM, Leal JP, Solnes L, Huang CY, Carpenter A, Gaffney K, Abramson V, Carey LA, Liu MC, Rimawi M, Specht J, Storniolo AM, Valero V, Vaklavas C, Krop IE, Winer EP, Camp M, Miller RS, Wolff AC, Cimino-Mathews A, Park BH, Wahl RL, Stearns V (2019). TBCRC026: Phase II Trial Correlating Standardized Uptake Value With Pathologic Complete Response to Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Breast Cancer. J Clin Oncol, 37(9), 714-722.
- Vaklavas C, Zinn KR, Samuel SL, Meng Z, Grizzle WE, Choi H, Blume SW (2018). Translational control of the undifferentiated phenotype in ER'positive breast tumor cells: Cytoplasmic localization of ERα and impact of IRES inhibition. Oncol Rep, 39(6), 2482-2498.
- Chae YK, Ranganath K, Hammerman PS, Vaklavas C, Mohindra N, Kalyan A, Matsangou M, Costa R, Carneiro B, Villaflor VM, Cristofanilli M, Giles FJ (2017). Inhibition of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) pathway: the current landscape and barriers to clinical application. Oncotarget, 8(9), 16052-16074.
- Vaklavas C, Blume SW, Grizzle WE (2017). Translational Dysregulation in Cancer: Molecular Insights and Potential Clinical Applications in Biomarker Development. Front Oncol, 7, 158.
- Rugo HS, et al, (I-SPY2 Investigators) (2016). Adaptive Randomization of Veliparib-Carboplatin Treatment in Breast Cancer. N Engl J Med, 375(1), 23-34.
- Park JW, et al, (I-SPY2 Investigators) (2016). Adaptive Randomization of Neratinib in Early Breast Cancer. N Engl J Med, 375(1), 11-22.
- Vaklavas C, Grizzle WE, Choi H, Meng Z, Zinn KR, Shrestha K, Blume SW (2016). IRES inhibition induces terminal differentiation and synchronized death in triple-negative breast cancer and glioblastoma cells. Tumour Biol, 37(10), 13247-13264.
- Forero A, Li Y, Chen D, Grizzle WE, Updike KL, Merz ND, Downs-Kelly E, Burwell TC, Vaklavas C, Buchsbaum DJ, Myers RM, LoBuglio AF, Varley KE (2016). Expression of the MHC Class II Pathway in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Tumor Cells Is Associated with a Good Prognosis and Infiltrating Lymphocytes. Cancer Immunol Res, 4(5), 390-9.
- Turner NC, et al, (PALOMA3 Study Group) (2015). Palbociclib in Hormone-Receptor-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer. N Engl J Med, 373(3), 209-19.
- Morris GJ, Dawood S, Cortes J, Ward JH, Vaklavas C, Forero A, Ward S, Toppmeyer D (2015). Sub-centimeter HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: How Small Is Too Small to Treat? Semin Oncol, 42(4), e67-79.
- Paoletti C, Li Y, Muñiz MC, Kidwell KM, Aung K, Thomas DG, Brown ME, Abramson VG, Irvin WJ Jr, Lin NU, Liu MC, Nanda R, Nangia JR, Storniolo AM, Traina TA, Vaklavas C, Van Poznak CH, Wolff AC, Forero-Torres A, Hayes DF, Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium (TBCRC). (2015). Significance of Circulating Tumor Cells in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients within a Randomized, Phase II Trial: TBCRC 019. Clin Cancer Res, 21(12), 2771-9.
- Forero-Torres A, Varley KE, Abramson VG, Li Y, Vaklavas C, Lin NU, Liu MC, Rugo HS, Nanda R, Storniolo AM, Traina TA, Patil S, Van Poznak CH, Nangia JR, Irvin WJ Jr, Krontiras H, De Los Santos JF, Haluska P, Grizzle W, Myers RM, Wolff AC, Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium (TBCRC). (2015). TBCRC 019: A Phase II Trial of Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel with or without the Anti-Death Receptor 5 Monoclonal Antibody Tigatuzumab in Patients with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Clin Cancer Res, 21(12), 2722-9.
- Vaklavas C, Meng Z, Choi H, Grizzle WE, Zinn KR, Blume SW (2015). Small molecule inhibitors of IRES-mediated translation. Cancer Biol Ther, 16(10), 1471-85.
- Vaklavas C, Forero A (2014). Management of metastatic breast cancer with second-generation antibody-drug conjugates: focus on glembatumumab vedotin (CDX-011, CR011-vcMMAE). BioDrugs, 28(3), 253-63.
- Tsimberidou AM, Vaklavas C, Fu S, Wen S, Lim JA, Hong D, Wheler J, Naing A, Uehara C, Wallace M, Kurzrock R (2013). Hepatic arterial infusion therapy in advanced cancer and liver-predominant disease: the MD Anderson Experience. Hepatogastroenterology, 60(127), 1611-23.
- Yadav BS, Bansal A, Sharma SC, Javid SH, Anderson BO, Vaklavas C, Forero A, Ravi V, Patel S, Boudadi K, Chugh R, Morris GJ (2013). A 62-year-old woman with osteogenic sarcoma in the contralateral breast 15 years after treatment for breast cancer. Semin Oncol, 40(2), 135-44.
- Vaklavas C, Meredith RF, Shen S, Knox SJ, Micallef IN, Shah JJ, LoBuglio AF, Forero-Torres A (2013). Phase I study of a modified regimen of ¿¿Yttrium-ibritumomab tiuxetan for relapsed or refractory follicular or transformed CD20+ non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Cancer Biother Radiopharm, 28(5), 370-9.
- Garrido-Laguna I, Janku F, Vaklavas C, Falchook GS, Fu S, Hong DS, Naing A, Tsimberidou AM, Wen S, Kurzrock R (2012). Validation of the Royal Marsden Hospital prognostic score in patients treated in the Phase I Clinical Trials Program at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Cancer, 118(5), 1422-8.
- Vaklavas C, Ross JR, Nabell LM, Forero A, Heslin MJ, Wood TE (2012). By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes: sporadic cancers versus eponymous hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 10(1), 7-13.
- Vaklavas C, Forero-Torres A (2012). Safety and efficacy of brentuximab vedotin in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma or systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Ther Adv Hematol, 3(4), 209-25.
- Vaklavas C, Tsimberidou AM, Wen S, Hong D, Wheler J, Ng CS, Naing A, Uehara C, Wolff RA, Kurzrock R (2011). Phase 1 clinical trials in 83 patients with pancreatic cancer: The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center experience. Cancer, 117(1), 77-85.
- Vaklavas C, Chatzizisis YS, Tsimberidou AM (2011). Common cardiovascular medications in cancer therapeutics. Pharmacol Ther, 130(2), 177-90.
- Vaklavas C, Forero-Torres A (2011). How do I treat "triple-negative" disease. Curr Treat Options Oncol, 12(4), 369-88.
- Vaklavas C, Steciuk MR, Ren Y, Baird MF, Mikhail FM, Foran JM (2011). A case of acute promyelocytic leukemia without RARα rearrangement and apparently normal cytogenetics. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk, 11(6), 521-4.
- Chatzizisis YS, Koskinas KC, Misirli G, Vaklavas C, Hatzitolios A, Giannoglou GD (2010). Risk factors and drug interactions predisposing to statin-induced myopathy: implications for risk assessment, prevention and treatment. Drug Saf, 33(3), 171-87.
- Guerrouahen BS, Futami M, Vaklavas C, Kanerva J, Whichard ZL, Nwawka K, Blanchard EG, Lee FY, Robinson LJ, Arceci R, Kornblau SM, Wieder E, Cayre YE, Corey SJ (2010). Dasatinib inhibits the growth of molecularly heterogeneous myeloid leukemias. Clin Cancer Res, 16(4), 1149-58.
- Vaklavas C, Lenihan D, Kurzrock R, Tsimberidou AM (2010). Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapies and cardiovascular toxicity: what are the important clinical markers to target? Oncologist, 15(2), 130-41.
- Vaklavas C, Sotelo-Rafiq EP, Lovy J, Escobar MA, Tsimberidou AM (2010). Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a patient without apparent immunosuppression. Virol J, 7, 256.
- Vaklavas C, Chatzizisis YS, Ziakas A, Zamboulis C, Giannoglou GD (2009). Molecular basis of statin-associated myopathy. Atherosclerosis, 202(1), 18-28.
- Tsimberidou AM, Vaklavas C, Wen S, Hong D, Wheler J, Ng C, Naing A, Tse S, Busaidy N, Markman M, Sherman SI, Kurzrock R (2009). Phase I clinical trials in 56 patients with thyroid cancer: the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center experience. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 94(11), 4423-32.
- Aguilera DG, Vaklavas C, Tsimberidou AM, Wen S, Medeiros LJ, Corey SJ (2009). Pediatric therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia: the MD Anderson Cancer Center experience. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol, 31(11), 803-11.
- Vaklavas C, Tefferi A, Butterfield J, Ketterling R, Verstovsek S, Kantarjian H, Pardanani A (2007). 'Idiopathic' eosinophilia with an Occult T-cell clone: prevalence and clinical course. Leuk Res, 31(5), 691-4.
- Christakis C, Vaklavas C, Kontos N, Chatzidimitriou C, Tzelepi K, Karanikas M, Christakis E (2004). Pelvic reconstruction of the retroperitoneum after abdominoperineal resection of the rectum using full-thickness skin grafts. Tech Coloproctol, 8 Suppl 1, s85-8.
Book Chapter
- Vaklavas C, LoBuglio AF, Saleh M, Yelin M, Forero A (2013). CDX-011 (Glembatumumab Vedotin, CR011-vcMMAE). In Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Immunotoxins: From Pre-Clinical Development to Therapeutic Applications; Cancer Drug Discovery and Development series (pp. 211-20). Springer.
- Forero A, Vaklavas C, LoBuglio AF (2013). Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) for CD30 Positive Malignancies. In Antibody- Drug Conjugates and Immunotoxins: From Pre-Clinical Development to Therapeutic Applications; Cancer Drug Discovery and Development series (pp. 161-75). Springer.
Editorial
- Welm BE, Vaklavas C, Welm AL. (2021). Toward improved models of human cancer. APL Bioengineering, 5(1).
- Vaklavas C, Chatzizisis YS (2011). The changing perspective of cardiology in cancer care. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther, 9(1), 1-3.
Letter
- Chatzizisis YS, Vaklavas C, Giannoglou GD (2008). Coenzyme Q10 depletion: etiopathogenic or predisposing factor in statin associated myopathy? [Letter to the editor]. Am J Cardiol, 101(7), 1071.
Other
- Welm BE, Vaklavas C, Welm A (2021). Erratum: "Toward improved models of human cancer" [APL Bioeng. 5, 010901 (2021)]. APL bioengineering, 5(2), 029901.
I am very fortunate to find myself in his care at a critical time.
He's a great Doc that's doing what he can within the constraints of what the University supplies.
Wonderful doctor and man. I feel totally comfortable being in his care Hrs patient, kind, and very thorough.
Wonderful doctor. This is the third location I have gone to for my cancer and he was the only one who listened to what I wanted and formulated a plan around that.
Dr. Vaclavas is the best doctor I have privilege to receive care from. He is very knowledgeable, patient, caring. He pays full attention to everything l have to say and answer all of my questions in every detail. I am very lucky to have him as my oncologist.
He was kind and answered my questions
Dr Vaklavas is the best. I would choose him to care for any of my family and friends.
Dr Vaklavas is super smart and I feel so lucky to be in his care. He always listens to carefully and takes time to help me understand my situation and available options. I love how he writes things down for me and explains things thoroughly and helps me understand the research and data supporting each option and recommendation. He is thoughtful, thorough, kind, respectful and professional, and I also appreciate his fun sense of humor.
He is excellent, shows he cares
If I had one message to leave with people it would be 'Please go straight to Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr Vaklavas reacted immediately and has followed up without a If I could leave one message to people it would be 'go straight to Huntsman Cancer Institute if they have any concerns. Dr Vaklavas reacted immediately and has not hesitated to quickly follow up. This was not happening before I decided to go there.
Dr. Vaklavas and University of Utah Farmington Oncology are superior to any other I've encountered in 25 years of fighting cancer.
He is the best. He was prepared for the visit with a thorough review of my history. He is very knowledgeable, and has great people skills.
Dr Vaklavas is very up to date on all my cancer problems and working very hard on my plan of care. He explains my treatments, results and includes my husband who accompanies me. He has a great team also.
Dr. Vaklavas is a 5 out 5 stars. I highly recommend him!!
Definitely book an appointment with Dr. Vaklavas. He is the third oncologist I have seen and is the only one that actually listened to me and had options for me. He didn't just rubber stamp my care plan the same as ever other patient. I left his appointment feeling so optimistic and with a breath of fresh air.
Dr. Vaklavas is the best of the best. If you're a woman and need a breast Oncologist, you need Dr. Vaklavas. He'll become your best friend by caring about every single little detail about your life and what's going on with you. He treats everything that pops up even though he's not a family physician, you may think so though, as he treats your breast cancer he treats the total you. He truly cares.
Very good explaining everything about my health care!
I feel truly grateful to have Christos Vaklava,MD.as my breast cancer doctor. I trust him explicitly with all decisions concerning my care. I have thrived with his treatments and the care I have received at Huntsman. If you are dealing with cancer in your life, I highly recommend you seek out the doctors at Huntsman.
Very aware of all of the new changes and progress in my diagnosis.
10/10 would recommend. Dr. Vaklavas is extremely caring and kind. He does a very good job of explaining the treatment processes, side effects, and potential side effects. He included me in all of the decisions about my care and explained the options that were available to me.
If you have to go through breast cancer, this is the doctor you want to treat you. He has been a literal lifesaver for me.
Very thorough and caring about his patients.
He's very knowledgeable and researches things I bring about NIH studies conducted. My cancer is bad, really bad. Stage 4 TNBC and it's mutated limiting treatment options. He's spent time research more out of the box ideas to avoid treatment with an 80% failure rate due to it not tolerable. He's a very good doctor. And his accent is pretty cool.
Great care and concern shown. Clear communication as to medical conditions and what comes next.
Dr Vaklavas was completely up to date on my history, condition and plan of care. Careful exam with suggestions about quality of life. Answered my husband's question about continued future care. I am very happy with my team.
Dr. Vaklavas is the best of the best!
Dr Vaklavas attention to detail, responsiveness, and advocacy for the best treatment options has given me total confidence that I'm receiving the best care. I'm beyond grateful for his support and would recommend Dr. Vaklavas without hesitation to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis.
Can't say enough good things about Dr. Vaklavas¿
After having my first visit with Dr. Vaklavas, I felt heard, he was kind, compassionate and I felt he truly wants what's best for me and will do all he can to do his best.
The professionalism and care you get from Dr. Vaklavas is out of this world.
He is ever sweet and funny
Great Dr. Very knowledgeable and kind.
Great doctor
Nice personality, but I didn't get answers to all my questions. Despite research proof of switching meds for better results, no change was made, even though I wanted it and it was very possible I had built up a resistance to what I'm on. I always leave feeling frustrated.
Dr vaklavos is amazing. He takes the time to remember the small details of you and for me my spouse. He is so awesome. We never felt rushed. My spouse and myself both feel he is top notch. I adore him. God bless he and his family.
I've had only good experiences with dr vaklavas
Excellent doctor with great compassion and care. No one wants to be seeing a doctor for cancer, but he is great at putting patients at ease, answering questions and explaining things. I especially appreciated that he stated that he wanted to 'partner with me' on my care and is willing to work with me for a treatment that I'm comfortable with even if it is a variation from what he'd typically recommend. I'm so grateful for Dr. Vaklavas!
Doctor Vaklavas is an excellent and caring physician. I am grateful to have him care for me.
I really like Dr. Vaklavas, he did run about 1/2 hour late for our appointment.
He was very focused on me and never had to refer to the computer about what my issue was, he knew. He figured out why I was having pain within minutes after I had been dismissed by other doctors. Would highly recommend. He makes you feel heard and that your comfort and well being is important.
Makes me laugh as always. Great doctor and his humor puts me wt ease. Feel very cared for with kindness.
He is capable, listens to my concerns and is kind and caring. I have confidence in him.
Excellent. Care is always top notch mixed in with excellent bedside manner and humor. Come out of there much lighter feeling knowing I'm get the best care and respect possible.
My visits with Dr. Vaklavas are always great, I always come out feeling good with my progress.
Dr. Vaklavas is wonderful! We are so thankful for his kindness and excellent care.
I would highly recommend my doctor.
He's an excellent physician. Always up to date on the latest advancements. His bedside manner is benchmark!
I think Dr. Vaklavas is one of the finest clinicians I have ever met and I worked in healthcare. During an annual visit, he reviewed my history before entering the room, he took time to listen to my concerns and do a thorough physical exam. Our conversation was full of helpful information. I am grateful to Dr. Vaklavas for the excellent care he has provided over the past few years.
Dr. Vaklavas is a very caring, attentive oncologist. He takes the time to listen to his patients and explains everything is a manner the patient can understand.
Puts tomorrow along with facts to make you feel less nervous where you listen more carefully to facts. Very pleased.
Very good explaining everything!
As I've said before, he is very nice and respectful, but not knowledgable of integrative treatments, new treatments, and doesn't seem to care to learn about them. I go in with all kinds of information, but he never seems very interested. Everyone at the Huntsman wants to push standard of care, when a lot of other alternatives are out there.
He has an awesome bed side manner. He explains things in a way that someone that is not in the medical field can thoroughly understand. This is a very stressful time in our life, talking and being treated by Dr. Vaklavas helps us maintain hope.
Very knowledgeable and tell the facts but in a kind and understandable way.
Very kind and talented. Great!
Dr. Vaklavas and his team are amazing !!!
He is an awesome person and a great doctor
My visit with Dr. Vaklavas are always positive, professional and informative. He is very knowledgeable and answers my questions in a way that is easy to understand.
Dr. Vaklavas is a great doctor with the knowledge of what treatment is best for my particular health problem. He makes an effort to help me understand my condition and I am grateful that he is my doctor.
I appreciated Dr. Vaklavas's concern about me and the best route to take for my treatment.
Dr. Vaklavas explains everything carefully and draws diagrams, timeliness whatever we need to understand treatment and results and the way the cancer cells are responding. He is very respectful of our questions and takes time to answer them all. He is personable and kind. He is very respectful and concerned for modesty. We are very grateful for his expertise as well as his thoughtfulness.
I can't say enough about this Doctor. He is very polite, proffesional, empathetic, knowledgeable, upbeat...he makes sure you understand about your cancer, the amount of it, what his treatment will be and why you need the treatment. He makes sure I understand and if I have any more questions. Gives me the number in case I need him before my next appointment and is upbeat so I can be also. 100% recommend this Doctor as any persons Oncologist.
Personable and respectful. Wish he had more knowledge of alternate treatments (non-invasive) and the care to suggest them.
Dr. V is the BEST!
Very knowledgeable and explains your health and procedures to patients. Friendly and on time!
Dr. Vaklavas is a very caring and knowledgeable person. He is very open to questions and explains all information and treatments so a new patient to cancer can understand.
Visit wasn't rushed, went over a lot of information & answered many questions.
Dr. Vaklavas showed respect and kindness to me. His caring attitude helped me to relax and focus on the information he clearly provided. I'm grateful for his medical knowledge and expert care as a physician.
He's a great Dr. and listens to me and answers my questions' He never treats as if my questions are dumb
Dr. Vaklavas is very knowledgeable and kind. He listens well and really cares about cancer patients. Nurse Anna is super sharp and very involved in patient care. She and Dr. V are a great team!
Unlike other doctors, I truly look forward to seeing him. He seems totally invested in giving you the best care available. Ask him a question and he will put on a seminar to answer it. Express a concern, and he will address it. He listens. He cares.
Very kind, attentive, gives good advice, is a good professional. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Vaklavas is one of the most compassionate and caring doctors I have met at Huntsman. His knowledge of my condition and explanation to me is by far one of the reasons I would never go elsewhere. I'm blessed to have him as my oncologist.
Dr. Vaklavas is genuinely invested in each patient. Considering that care for one may be different for another. He listens and makes decisions and changes treatment as needed. He is brilliant in the Breast Cancer field and even notates scientific studies that relate to information we discussed at my appointments so I can refer back to it. Thanks to Dr. Vaklavas and his team! They have never failed me and I appreciate them greatly.
Dr. Vaklavas and his team teach and listen well. They respond quickly to my questions and concerns on my chart.
He is very thorough during our visit, making sure everything is going as planned.
Extremely knowledgeable and answers questions thoroughly. Good bedside manner.
Dr Vaklavas was no nice and made me feel comfortable. He also explained everything so I understood
Dr. V is one of the most knowledgeable Oncologists. I appreciate the research he does and the fact that he speaks at national conventions to impart knowledge to other oncologists.
So caring and personable. Great doctor explained everything in layperson terms.
Very caring and concerned with how my treatments are going. Very concerned with getting me cured and finishing out all my treatments.
He was very kind and helpful.
Dr. Vaklavas explains test results and treatment options in terms that are easily understood. His answers are clearly backed by research and experience in the field. He is never demeaning in his responses and uses medical terminology in such a manner that they are clearly understood. He is very positive and reassuring about steps to be taken to promote healing. You leave with the next appointment already scheduled and further explanations and comments appear promptly on My Chart.
He was a good doctor
Dr. Vaklavas is a wonderful, caring, insightful and competent physician. My husband and I are very grateful for the wonderful care he has provided to me.
He was very professional, yet sensitive to my needs.
Enjoyed my time with Dr. Valaskas. He was very thorough and thoughtful with his examination as well as in his explanations of treatment options.
He is a kind, caring, and wonderful doctor
Did not seem to be in too big of a hurry to listen to my questions and to clarify his counsel.
Dr. Vaklavas is the best! he truly listens to questions and concerns and explains treatments precisely. His entire staff is great!
Dr. Vaklavas uses data and shares information. He is respectful and includes me in decisions.
He is my favorite doctor to work with, with his thick Greek accent and fun personality, it makes for a fun visit!
Dr. Vaklavas is awesome!
Dr. Vaklavas explains things well and gives sound medical advice. Beyond that there is the magical power of hope in his words and healing in his hands.
He is knowlegeable, courteous' very professional but has a warm personality. He is able to make you feel at ease and feel cared for.
Dr. Vaklavas is very knowledgeable in his area of medicine. He is friendly, kind and respectful. He clearly explains, test results and options.
I feel very positive of the outcome of my upcoming treatment under Dr. Vaklavas' care. Of course, I can't wait till it's over!
Dr made explaining diagnosis and treatment very easy to understand
He is super nice and very knowledgeable, took the time to answer all my questions, go through the different scans and explained how my treatment was working in my particular type of cancer. He made me feel comfortable and a easy and I really recommend him.
A wealth of information, more interested in his patient's interests than the Huntsman Center's or his own. (#readitagain) He was a treasure after the frustration we had encountered speaking with others about treatment options before speaking with him.
Very kind, knowledgeable and comprehensive
Dr. Vaklavas is very knowledgeable, and he takes the time to explain things in understandable terms. He has a great bedside manner that is friendly and caring. I did not feel rushed during my visit and he listened to my concerns and made sure my questions were answered. I feel very comfortable knowing I am under Dr. Vaklavas' care for my cancer. He seems to be working for what is best for the patient.
I truly care and appreciate Dr Vaklavas.
Dr. Vaklavas is a kind, patient, knowledgeable and friendly Doctor! I just adore him and he is always on time for my appointment!
Dr. Vaklavas listens with open heart and mind to a patient's every concern and skillfully addresses each issue with compassion and wisdom based on extensive research. You feel you are in partnership with him for your best health and benefit.
Dr. Vaklavas is so good with not only me but with my family. He remembers the occupations or hobbies. Things they had talked about in previous appointments. It makes them feel like they are part of this with me. He remembers concerns I've had in previous appointments and checks with me to make sure my concerns have been taken care of.
Professional compassionate competent
Dr Vaklavas is a wonderful and caring doctor.
Actually visited with PA Emily instead of Dr Vaklavas on this occasion. She's great!!
A amazing and caring Doctor.
I saw Emily Erickson for this visit. She was kind, open, friendly and professional. She listened to all of my concerns and helped with good answers and shared information. I appreciated her helpfulness.
Very personable. Let's me do other adjunct treatments such as repurposed drugs and supplements, but doesn't think they help. Refused to do any bloodwork to monitor treatment.
Dr. V is amazing and he has helped me beat cancer.
I'm so happy Dr. Vaklavas is my oncologist, he's very good
I can not say enough good things about Dr. Vaklavas. I have lived in 3 different states and have worked with 5 different oncologists (including one at Johns Hopkins). Dr. Vaklavas is superior to them all. He has been a god send in my life. Thank you so much Dr. Vaklavas! Huntsman is lucky to have him on their staff.
Dr Vaklavas is definately one of my favorite Doctors. I truly feel he is doing everything to care for my health and at the same time monitor any adverse effects.
Katherine Bryant, PA, cared for me at my visit. She was warm and friendly and explained everything in a way I could understand.
The staff at Huntsman is so worth the 6 hour commute for me.
Dr. Vaklavas was/is my earthly savior. I believe the Lord sent him to me, or me to him . He was/is the perfect fit for me, and I will be grateful to him for the rest of my life. He really cares. He's gentle, kind, considerate, funny, and thanks God, our Father in Heaven, for each of his successes. What more could be said. I'd send anyone I know to him. If I could see him again I'd give him the biggest hug possible....but I probably won't see him again, so Dr. Vaklavas, Hug, Hug, Hug.
Dr. Vaklavas and the entire Huntsman staff are The BEST!
Dr. Vaklavas demonstrates the ability to anticipate his patients¿ response to a cancer diagnosis. He listens and watches for any indication of anxiety whether it be facial expression or body language. His explanations of procedures to follow are clear and phrased with sensitivity and compassion. You can be confident in his competency and his determination to provide you with the best possible outcome.
Very kind, patient, thorough and knowledeable! A pleasure to have hom as my Oncologist!
Christos listens and works with his clients to make the visit comfortable and answers any questions you might have. He explains treatment well and precise.
He treats me like a person, not just a patient. He tells me my options and lets me decide what treatment I can do.
Christos Vaklavas is an amazing doctor he is always concerned for my wellbeing. He is willing to discuss anything that me or my family bring up in looking for the best ways to treat my condition. Huntsman should be very thankful that he is on their staff.
Love Dr Vallavas, but I seen his PA Katie this last visit and she was great I really liked her and I look forward to seeing her in the future.
Just communication issues and not feeling confident in the treatment plan.
Very caring, explains everything so we can understand. Very professional. I feel he is giving me the best care possible!
He listens to my concerns & takes them seriously. He treats me like a person, not just a patient.
Dr. V has the utmost concern for my welfare and how to manage all that I am going through.
Dr Vaklavas was very good at explaining and he addressed a bit of humor with is always a plus. IHe told me the tests i need to have done, I only wish i could have known the if it will be in the very near future as my anxiety level about this is a bit high. I would like to know ASAP when they will let me know how lomg i need to wait.
A very caring and compassionate Dr.
He explains things well. I feel heard and cred for.
Dr Vaklavas and RN Anna were a great team! Very thorough and unhurried to explain complicated diagnoses and plan of action. Great visit!
He went over my health history very carefully with me. He also went over my medications.
I could not be happier with my entire oncology team. Dr. Vaklavas is always timely, courteous, compassionate, and takes the time to discuss my options for treatment. I feel very blessed to have him as a doctor.
He is brilliant and takes his time explaining things to me as well as listening to my concerns. He has great patient skills as well is very well versed in his field. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has cancer, he is the best cancer Dr. I have ever met !! He is excellent.!
My first visit with Dr Vaklavas, his manner, and explanation of my disease and treatment made it very easy to trust him, and the plan.
Excellant
I have tremendous confidence in my Oncology team.
He explains everything clearly and its easy to understand
He is very knowledgeable and explains things very well. Takes the time to listen. Has an interesting sense of humor. Really like him.
Great!!!
Dr. Vaklavas has been instrumental about me joining the study. He is easy to talk too and listens to my concerns.
I was nervous coming in to talk about my Cancer treatments. I havent dealt with Cancer personally before. So he took his time and made sure I got all my questions answered. My daughter and son in law came with me. He made sure their questions and concerns were addressed also.
Dr. Vaclavas is simply the best.
Very informative explanation of what lies ahead. Accommodating to all family member present.
Explained everything very well. Listened to me. Very knolagable!
He was kind and gentle and added some humor as he was explaining things.
Loved his approach and manner in how he managed the communication regarding my case.
Dr. Vaklavas was very kind and considerate and understanding throughout my whole experience with breast cancer. He is very professional of course but very thoughtful and considered my feelings in every visit. I also love his accent! He is a very kind man!
He listens to my concerns and explains things so that I understand them.
Very personable and respectful. Great sense of humor in these serious circumstances. Would like him to be more open to alternative therapies out there that are proving to be successful, but I guess that's the Western standard of care. Doctors have to abide to the rules of where they work.
Dr. Vaklavas amazes me with his knowledge of my history and current care and progress. He is always caring and professional. I am very fortunate to have him on my team.
Hes always listening to what I said and explains everything to me.
Dr Vaklavas took such good care of me, he addressed all my questions and concerns and was always very concerned about how I was doing. He made me feel like I was a member of his family.
He is empathetic and extremely knowledgeimparting this knowledge in basic speakhe is so down to earth and responsive to patient needs.
They discuss everything with me and call me to check to on me and
Dr. Vaklavas has saved my life, literally. He and his team are a superior medical force in evaluating, listening and responding to my concerns and conditions during the last year and a half I have been under their care. I highly recommend this team without reservation to anyone who needs the medical attention they can provide. I am so very grateful!
We love Dr Vaklavas! He has been fantastic with my 88 yr old mother!
Cares about his patients
Dr. Vaklavas is kind and friendly. He listened carefully to me and his responded in a professional manner.
I really could be open and honest with him and when it was time for one or two different tests it was my decision in the end to not do one of them because of risks to my lung ( right ). Everything else went the way my husband and I expected.
Excellent Dr. and his PA is awesome too!
Dr was amazing. Its clear that he knows his field and took the time to explain and on top of it he did with grace and good humor. I felt important and at easy. I loved it. Thank you
Spent so much time with me to make sure that I understood everything and made sure to answer all my questions without making me feel like he was in a hurry and didn't have time
Great doctor. Always takes the time to answer our many questions.
Very kind
Everytime I set foot in the Huntsman cancer Institute it is a high class, grade A, super professional, high quality experience. Every person that works there does their job well. I couldn't be happier with my Dr. (Vaklava) He's amazing. He's so personable and really knows his stuff. He puts me at ease even though I'm terminally ill. He's fun to be around. I would think it would be hard to deal with terminal people but He's got a gift. I like the way he's cheery all the time even though we are managing such a horrible disease.
He reviewed my PET CT scan (procedure done at another health network) and pointed out something that could be concerning
Dr Vaklavas is the best! Caring, kind, personable and knowledgeable.
He is amazing! Very caring and kind.
Dr Vaklavas is so caring and attentive. I appreciate that he listens and responds to my questions.
Took the time to answer all my questions and explain the best treatment options for my cancer.
He is always polite, caring, up-beat, and takes time to answer my questions.
I really appreciate Dr. Vaklavas. Hes been very thorough with me. Hes shown respect and understanding for my case. I really appreciate all he has done for me.
Very caring, makes sure I understand what we discuss. Very professional.
PA Emily always listens, takes great care in answering questions and is very empathetic
Made me feel like I should not have care after 75. Learned more about what he would do for his parents.
Dr. Vaklavas has been great and I love his mother. His team is also very good and willing to help any way they can. Anna, thank you for searching out different gentle soaps that I can use since the cancer meds have changed my skin sensitivity so drastically.
Didn't see Dr I was supposed to. The one I saw did a good job.
I am new to Dr. Vaklava but not new to 3A. Since we did not know each other, And appointment time is limited, I feel I could have benefited from a few more minutes explaining my reasoning and him commenting. He was calm, well prepared and gave a very thorough exam.
Best service and attention to detail
Dr Vaklavas is thorough and clear with explanation in terms I could understand and relate to.
Dr Christos was amazing - kind, very knowledgeable and spent as much time as needed to answer all my questions. I was very impressed.
Dr Vaklavas listened and addressed my issues. He answers all my questions.
My doctor explain everything very clearly about my health problems. I'm very happy with my doctor.
Dr Vaklavas informs me and answers questions. I don't feel rushed through his time.
Dr. Vaklavas and his team are very thorough and competent.
A wonderful team and opportunities to discuss care and concerns.
Dr. Vaklavas is someone I'd define as a superhero doctor. He is one of the best listeners I've ever encountered, and he has been unfailing kind and caring towards me and my husband throughout our 3 year ordeal and despite the hardships he and his colleagues have suffered throughout the dreadful pandemic. I trust him literally with my life and I always will. I am continually amazed by his thoroughness, his attention to all of my medical issues not just my post-breast cancer status (most of which issues are as a result of chemo), and his recommendations for navigating through my issues. When faced with a life threatening situation, he's the guy you want at your side.
Dr is goodSupport staff not so much
I switched my care to Huntsman Cancer, from Utah Cancer Specialists, as Huntsman actually have me options, and showed me my scans, & let me decide instead of just telling me what they were going to do
He was professional, informative, attentive to my questions and concerns. He was reasurring. I think he will take good care of me.
The doc was funny, gentlemanly and I think he cared about me. He spent almost 1 hour and 10 minutes with me and my family. I know I was booked for only 1 hour total which would include the waiting time...so actually about 30 min. Of actual doctor/patient talk time. But, I brought 32 typed out questions. They were mostly disregarded. Only about 3 questions were actually answered. The doc had an agenda of what he wanted me to know. Yes, the information he shared was important and good, but it didn't help me make decisions on future care and procedures...like the surgery coming up this week. I'm seriously considering postponing the surgery to remove the lump and lymph nodes until I've received some needed information. It's OK for a doctor to say, "I don't know the answer to that question," or "I'll find out that information for you," or "Let me check on that." The follow through on promised action on the doc's part is also important, especially in something as life changing and life threatening as cancer.
I like it there
Dr. Vaklavas is very pleasant and encouraging. He gives me hope no matter how bad my condition appears to me. He has a great doctor/patient rapport. He put my condition into a comparison that made it clear and pertinent.
Dr. Vaklavas is wonderful. He has a sense of humor that helps alleviate my tension/anxiety. He is truely concerned with my care. He's a kind person.
None just wish he was in Elko
Very compsionate
Normally the doctor is great. This time I felt he was distant. Told me no more scans, tests, but no explanation of that. I wanted to ask more questions but I felt self conscious about it this time. I can't put my finger on it really. I think he thinks I don't want other treatment because I was afraid to take Ibrannce because of another medical condition I have. And since then he has seemed distant. But I'm not a good communicator myself at the doctor's office. I should have asked more questions.
They have always included me in the process of my care & have gave me many options & good advice!
Dr always listens always explains
Best experience of my life!!! I felt loved and cared about by all who helped make this appointment possible
Dr V (I can't spell his name!) is always so attentive and helpful. Very professional!
My oncologist, Dr. Vaklavas, is truly one in a million. He and his staff have literally been at my side throughout my cancer diagnosis and all of the hideous treatments. He has been unfailingly kind and empathetic, and has shown a degree of humility seldom seen in physicians of his caliber. He always answers my questions in a way that I can understand, he takes my concerns into consideration, he has been patient and caring to me and my husband throughout my ordeal. If this had to happen to me, thank God that I had Dr. Vaklavas and his amazing staff to rely on as we navigated through my cancer treatments. They are part of what has turned Huntsman Cancer Hospital into a world class facility.
Bad support staffSaw Dr briefly before his nurse ushered him out
Great care
I love Dr Vaklavos as he addresses all medical very holistic approach. He and the nurse work well together and explain everything
I felt like I was important and that I mattered unlike I felt with my previous oncologist.
There is definitely a communication problem in this clinic, I don't believe it's the doctor, but it does interfere with his treatment when you do not get told of changes
Very good and take care of people when they come in good service
My doctor and nursing staff were helpful and informative. They offered me information and options.
Dor voklavas and anna are great
From Idaho so if any one asked about my care I would tell them about you
Dr. Vaklavas is a wonderful doctor and care provider, he never makes you feel rushed and every question is important to him.
It would be hard to overstate our gratitude to Dr. Vaklavas. He has been our guiding light throughout my terrible cancer ordeal. He is a devoted listener and has never failed to respond to my questions, fears and concerns. He has always treated me with the utmost kindness, respect, and competence. He exhibits a humility that Illustrates what a magnificent man and doctor he is. His patients are very well served. Thank you to this extraordinary man and his wonderful staff. My husband and I will forever be in his debt.
Dr. V and anna area wonderful
dr voklovas is outstanding
He is fabulous. He took the time to research other conditions I have prior to my visit. Very caring, funny in a good way.
good
every thing was explained in terms I could understand.
I'm just upset that suddenly he was being paged or something and I felt rushed. I've been I such bad pain in my chest area as of the last 4 weeks and here I am being ignored again. Old CT scans don't show new anything. I need a nerve abalation on my ribs near my heart. the pain is getting worse. he kept getting calls and pages and I am wondering if a patient was having an all out emergancy because that usually never ever happens. I just get upset because I have to take so much time and effort get to these appointments and I feel cheated when I can't atleast have time to show my serious concerns . I just don't feel like they matter and that hurts my feelings very much. I get that people are paying and calling but o was rushed out of the office after that. also, the new people in the front registration area are rude and incompetent. Alwats goes to voicemail where as before that rarely Happened.
Dr V took a great deal of time to understand my concerns and discuss options and treatment plans. I felt respected and assured of a high quality of care.
Dr. Vaklavas and Nurse Anna are wonderful. They take care of me. But I won't ever go back to Farmington Huntsman again. It's toxic.
Excellent communication. Answered all question thoroughly. Very patient and understanding.
Both the doctor and the nurse had very positive and friendly personalities.
Good
all good
this dr was very good at taking this experience down a couple of notches by his ability to make this situation not so worry some.
Good
Both doctor and nurse were caring, never made me feel rushed, and answered all my questions & concerns with great knowledge and examples. Made me feel great!
I appreciated having my concerns listened to.
good experience
Dr Vaklavas was very thorough and caring.
Dr. Vaklvas and Torie are kind, funny, brilliant, and I know with them I am receiving the best care possible. They make it possible for me to understand and accept my cancer experience for what it is, and as a result I can jump back into my life with joy and enthusiasm.
Dr Vaklavas has been nothing short of a gift from God for me and my husband. He has been continuously kind, thoughtful, courteous, caring, and competent. He has provided me with clear explanations for everything that was going to occur as we fought my breast cancer. He has unfailingly listened to my concerns. He has always responded to my messages, whether by phone or via MyChart. He has treated me with the utmost respect. We will bless him forever for the person he is and the care he has provided.
THIS DR. IS AN EXCELLANT PEOPLE PERSON. HE TAKES THE TIME TO GO OVER ANY CONCERNS I HAVE AND ECPLAINS ALL THINGS IN DETAIL AND MAKES SURE I UNDERSTAND. I THINK HE IW WONDERFUL !!
Dr. Vaklavas is the best
He took the time to explain things!
Good Experience
Dr Vaklavas is one of the most engaged physicians I have met. He explained research and treatment options in depth.
Dr. Vaklavas is knowledgable and caring. The fellow that saw me was also very helpful.
good
The dr explained a lot and answered a lot of my queations . he is wonderful and i would highly reccomend him
A+ results
excellent. I really liked the doctor.
Super Amazing MD
DR. VAKLAVAS IS AKWAYS KIND AND CONSIDERATE AND LISTENS TO MY CONCERNS AND THEN EXPLORES THRU THEM.
I am so impressed with Dr Valklovas. He is wonderful!
he was very helpful
Dr.Vaklavas was wonderful. He explained my cancer and my options to me with compassion and clarity. He seemed very competent.
If I had to go through this terrible cancer experience, I thank God that Dr. Vaklavas was my doctor. He has been unbelievably kind, considerate and caring, he has explained the treatments fully, he has listened to all of my concerns, and he has involved me in treatment decisions. He has responded quickly to all of my messages, and he has shown tremendous heart and exceptional medical ability. I was able to withstand all of the brutal cancer treatments because he and his wonderful staff helped me to do it. My husband and I are grateful beyond words.
great
Very good experience with Dr. Valklavas.
this was the most accommodating and comprehensive appointment i have ever had
Dr. Voklovos is a brilliant, empathetic , generous , kind and a wonderful Oncologist. I would rate him No: 1 . The best
the doctor was very informative!!
They are very professional!
I feel a trusting deep connection with Dr. Vaklavas and I feel so comfortable. He's so kind. And he made me feel as if I mattered and that's very important to me.
Dr. Vaklavas is an exceptional physician. I've heard him called brilliant, gifted, conscientious, by his colleagues. I agree and in addition, I call him kind, caring, concerned about my well being, and respectful. If I had to go through this terrible ordeal, I'm so grateful that I have him and his staff by my side.
love Dr. V
all good
I was very impressed with Dr. V. He was great and very helpful and concerned about my health.
first time to see dr vaklava! excellent experience. answered all my concerns and explained things very well.
This provider is very knowledgeable and compassionate. very happy with him and trust his care.
the true that made me feel like I was part of their conversation and they absolutely did what they could to make everything understandable for me think the world of them
Dr Vaklavas is very knowledgeable and caring