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Patient Rating
Patients repeatedly highlight the physician's strong clinical expertise and thoroughness in evaluating and explaining conditions and treatment options. Reviewers emphasize excellent communication and bedside manner — he listens attentively, answers questions patiently, and makes complex information easy to understand. Many also praise the compassionate, accommodating care provided by his team and express deep trust and gratitude for the care they received.
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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 |
Neurosurgery
-Assistant Professor Radiology & Imaging Sciences -Adjunct Assistant Professor |
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Microbiology, Psychology, Biochemistry - University of Iowa | B.S., B.A. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Michigan Medical School | M.D. |
| Residency | Neurologic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Fellowship | Endovascular - University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
| Fellowship | Endovascular and Cerebrovascular - Baptist Neurological Institute ¿ Baptist Health System | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Gautam D, Findlay MC, Aubrey J, Brown J, Bounajem MT, Brown DC, Koneru M, Cruz-Criollo L, Brito Alvarado A, Rennert RC, Kilburg CJ, Budohoski KP, Samaniego EA, Thomas AJ, Ortega-Gutierrez S, Tonetti DA, Grandhi (2026). Angiographic and clinical outcomes following endovascular thrombectomy for anterior circulation ischemic stroke: impact of balloon guide catheter utilization. Journal of neurointerventional surgery,
- Ghauri MS, Pabst L, Tenhoeve SA, Kilburg CJ, Hongsermeier-Graves N, Dantam C, Kurudza E, Coletti M, Rennert RC, Grandhi R, Couldwell WT, Steinberg J, Wali A, Ravindra V (2026). Hospital Care for Pediatric Stroke in the United States: Resource Utilization, Charges, Comorbidities, Death, and Disability (2003-2022). Pediatric neurology, 180, 9-16.
- Cole KL, Tenhoeve SA, Bounajem MT, Budohoski KP, Kilburg CJ, Grandhi R, Couldwell WT, Rennert R (2025). Technical Considerations for Optimizing Flow in Superficial Temporal Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass: Case Series. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 29(5), 717-723.
- Nguyen TN, Dabus G, McGuinness B, Caldwell J, Priest R, Rai A, Zaidat OO, Gross BA, Hanel RA, Lee SSH, Hussain MS, Shaikh H, Abdalkader M, Budzik RF, Kilburg C, Woodward BK, Colasurdo M, Liu J, Yoo AJ, Khandelwal P, Boo S, Vu P, Lin E, AlMajali M, Singh J, Al-Bayati AR, Lang MJ, Abraham MG, Hassan AE, Pema P, Martin CO, Grandhi R, Tonetti DA, Hixson HR, Aghaebrahim A, Sauvageau E, Ortega-Gutierrez S, Yavagal DR, Cheng-Ching E, Khalife J, Linfante I, Vulkanov V, Soomro JH, Fifi JT, Maidan L, Copelan AZ, Schirmer CM, Bain M, Toth G, Jayaraman MV, Novakovic-White R, Satti SR, Villelli N, Jabbour PM, Page M, Mcallister DJ, Araujo Contreras R, Samaniego EA, Liebeskind DS, Hetts SW, Nogueira RG, English J, Puri A (2025). SUMMIT MAX: A randomized trial of the super large bore HiPoint Reperfusion System versus Vecta System for aspiration thrombectomy. Stroke, 56(8), 1980-1990.
- Brandel MG, Rosero SJ, Budohoski KP, Kilburg CJ, Grandhi R, Khalessi AA, Couldwell WT, Rennert R (2025). Propensity score matched analysis of nationwide outcomes for intracranial bypass and stenting for treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic disease. Scientific reports, 15(1), 27577.
- Gautam D, Bounajem MT, Owens MR, Liang A, Silveira L, Kilburg CJ, Grandhi R, Rennert RC, Brockmeyer DL, Bollo RJ, Couldwell WT, Budohoski K (2025). Rupture-associated angioarchitectural features and assessment of the Ruptured Arteriovenous Malformation Grading Scale in surgically treated pediatric patients. Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics, 36(6), 729-737.
- Pasarikovski CR, Hamrick FA, Rennert RC, Couldwell WT, Taussky P, Kilburg CJ, Grandhi R, Budohoski K (2025). Torcular Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Retrospective Observational Study of Patient, Angiographic, and Treatment Characteristics. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.),
- Chintapalli R, Nguyen S, Taussky P, Grandhi R, Dammann P, Raygor K, Tonetti DA, Andersson T, White P, Ogilvy CS, Chapot R, Fox WC, Tawk RG, Lanzino G, Hanel R, Jadhav A, Hassan AE, Linfante I, Almefty R, Mascitelli J, Fargen K, Levitt MR, Burkhardt JK, Jankowitz BT, Jabbour P, Starke RM, Gross BA, Kan P, Killer-Oberpfalzer M, Rautio R, Dmytriw AA, Coulthard A, Dabus G, Raper D, Deuschl C, Kilburg C, Budohoski KP, Abla A (2024). Management of failed flow diversion for intracranial aneurysm beyond the first 6 months of follow-up: an international Delphi consensus. Journal of neurosurgery, 141(5), 1225-1234.
- Bounajem MT, Joyce E, Scoville JP, Seinfeld J, Hoffman J, Grossberg JA, Waiters V, White AC, Nerva J, Burkhardt JK, Tonetti DA, El Naamani K, Gooch MR, Jabbour P, Tjoumakaris S, Ortega Gutierrez S, Levitt MR, Lang M, Ares WJ, Desai S, Mascitelli JR, Kilburg CJ, Budohoski KP, Couldwell WT, Gross BA, Grandhi (2023). Safety and efficacy of the Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology for the acute treatment of ruptured internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysms: a multi-institution case series. Neurosurgical focus, 54(5), E4.
- Findlay MC, Sarriera-Valentin G, Earl ER, Cole KL, Hamrick FA, Baradaran H, Cortez J, Lombardo S, Nunez J, Kilburg C, Grandhi R, Menacho S (2023). Management Patterns and Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury With Associated Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury. Neurosurgery, 94(2), 340-349.
- Findlay MC, Baker CM, Childs S, Gautam D, Salah WK, Bounajem M, Joyce E, Budohoski KP, Kilburg C, Alexander MD, Taussky P, Grandhi (2023). Analysis of treatment cost differences in patients undergoing femoral versus radial access in outpatient diagnostic cerebral arteriograms. Interventional neuroradiology, 15910199231207408.
- Benalia VHC, Cortez GM, Brasiliense LBC, Starke RM, Killer-Oberpfalzer M, Lopes DK, Kan PT, Nogueira RG, Johnson JN, Pereira VM, Kilburg C, Khalili S, Hanel R (2022). Silk Vista Baby for the Treatment of Complex Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms. Neurosurgery, 91(4), 547-554.
- Budohoski KP, Thakrar R, Voronovich Z, Rennert RC, Kilburg C, Grandhi R, Couldwell WT, Brockmeyer DL, Taussky (2022). Initial experience with Pipeline embolization of intracranial pseudoaneurysms in pediatric patients. Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics, 30(5), 465-473.
Review
- Gautam D, Shoraka O, Nguyen S, Bounajem MT, Shoskes A, Majersik JJ, Rennert RC, Kilburg C, Budohoski KP, Grandhi (2025). Endovascular treatment of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy based on technique. Interventional neuroradiology, 15910199251336946.
- Bounajem MT, Grandhi R, Kilburg CJ, Taussky (2022). Patient-tailored stenting versus endarterectomy for the treatment of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. Journal of personalized medicine, 12(6),
He was an Amazing Dr. I would tell everyone I know
Thorough yet simple, complete.
My waiting time was way too long to see dr kilburg but he explained the wait. He is an excellent Dr
Dr. Kilburg was very informative and seemed to genuinely concerned with my being well informed with the proceedure.
Caring and smart doctor! So glad we've been seeing Dr. Kilburg!
Dr Kilburg is obviously a very calm, caring man, and has a reputation as a great surgeon. He successfully guided me away from surgery I did not ultimately need.
Dr. Kilburg is extraordinarily kind, patient and skilled. He displayed these qualities at my every interaction with him, and he inspired his staff to do the same. I am so grateful for his medical care.
Doctor Kilburg has a great bed side manner. I feel like we are friends.
Very attentive and respectful. Explaining things very clearly. Excellent work, very good doctor. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Kilburg is exceptional. He and his team have consistently treated me with compassion, skill, patience and respect. I am very grateful for his, and his team's, care.
Terrific doctor who listens and advises without rushing. Smart and personable.
If you are looking for a neurologist - look no further than Dr. Kilburg. He and his office staff are great!! They don't just act like they care - they show they care. They listen, are easy to talk with and the appointment doesn't end until you are confident you understand everything.
I am so grateful for the outstanding care I received from Doc. Kilburg. From the very beginning, he truly listened to my concerns with patience and compassion, making me feel heard and understood every step of the way. His expertise and the care teams dedication gave me not only excellent medical treatment, but also the best quality of life I could hope for along with ongoing follow ups after my procedure. It's rare to find a doctor who combines such skill with genuine care for their patients, and I feel very fortunate to have been in his hands for my surgery. I highly recommend Doc. Kilburg and the U of U Nerouscience Center.
Dr. Craig Kilburg and his team provided exceptional care since my stroke on [DATE REMOVED]. He has always been available to answer all my questions and concerns. He is a great asset to the University of Utah Hospital system.
Thank you Doctor.
Very friendly and explains everything in laymen's terms.
Dr Kilburg is Awesome!!! He ALWAYS Listens, which is very important to me!!!
Thanks Dr kilburg
Good to see he took the time to review my case and he also covered all the bases with me on the particular issues
In our world Dr Kilburg walks on water
Doctor Kilburg, will explain things to where you can understand what is going on. If you gave a question, he will take time to answer your questions.
Dr. Kilburg was very thorough in explaning my condition so I felt comfortable working with him.
Kind, patient doctor. Listens and explains and answers all my questions. Has a great smile!
I was very impressed with Dr. Kilburg and his entire team.
Vert courteous and explained things sp I could understand them.
Excellent [TRANSLATED]
Great Doctor.
Very personable and was very willing to explain things ina way to make it easy to understand.
Dr kilburg is a great doctor. Thank you for being there for my needs. [NAME REMOVED]
I have been to see Dr. Kilburg twice now and both times, my husband and I have finished the visits extremely impressed with him. He is friendly, but professional. He listens to all of your questions and concerns and explains things in ways that are understandable. He doesn't rush through the appointment, making me feel like he cares about me as a patient, which not all doctors do. He even remembered personal details we had discussed at the previous visit and he didn't recommend further treatment/monitoring based on my results and the financial cost of each visit. I appreciated that he showed he was aware of the financial stress that comes with medical issues. Overall, I would definitely recommend Dr. Kilburg to friends, family and strangers like. No complaints at all.
Thank you for helping me understand my condition.
He seems to be a very good dr. He is personable and likeable. I thought he had a very good style with doctor patient interactions.
Dr.Kilburg is very friendly, willing to listen to what you have to say, and explains everything in detail so you can understand what he has done, and what tests will be needed.
Very professional and clear with results, instructions and follow up.
Very knowledgeable and personable. Took great time to discuss and explain options and treatments.
The doctor is an excellent doctor, but above all he puts into practice the doctor-patient relationship, which is what makes us feel confident and that we are in good hands. I also consider him to be an excellent doctor, concerned about the health of his patients and with a high level of humanity that few doctors have today. I congratulate him for that attitude and his commitment. Thank you for being my doctor. [TRANSLATED]
He's really great
Really good explaing
Dr. Kilburg was very thorough when reviewing my case. Very knowledgeable. He was very professional and kind. He took the time to make sure I understood my situation and I trust him, and the decision he made.
Awesome provider!
I would quite literally trust him with my life!
Dr Kilburg is so kind and caring, he made me feel not so scared.
He was very patient and kind. He explained everything, and he answered all of my questions.
Very professional
Takes all the time you need to explain the now and the future treatment
we have total confidence in dr. kilburg and trust him completely
Dr kilburg was very thorough in his examination
Would recommend Dr. Craig J Kilburg, MD to anyone requesting my opinion of his service to his patients. His staff is exremely well versed in welcoming new patients to his practice.
Dr Kilburg us the beat from explaining the good and the bad . Never rushes you . Explaining to you so you can completely understand I can't thank him enough
A very good and caring doctor
I would highly recommend Dr Kilburg. Excellent surgeon and compassionate human.
De Kilburg is an awesome doctor. He is Cari g and patient. He always makes me feel like he cares about me and my issues. Also he is very patient. He answers all of my many questions until I understand. Very wonderful doctor.
Dr. Kilbrug is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented physician with excellent communication skills and bedside manner (e.g., compassion, empathy, being an active listener). He and his office are wonderful at accommodating one's schedule often going out of their way to be both timely and flexible. Dr. Kilburg provides, overall, one of the best experiences in health care I've come across. Period.
The best care ever, when you are in need to make a important decision he is the doctor you want. He will make sure you know all your options and guide you to make a informed decision. I will trust my life with him.
Dr. Kilburg is an incredible physician, both in skill and communication.
A very professional Demeter. Explained everything I needed to know and demonstrated that on a model. I am extremely satisfied with the information I received and will be able to make an informed decision.
He is a very talented and dedicated Dr. He has helped me in understanding the surgery I need.
very kind and explained everything
Trust,very professional,caring and explaining everything so I could understand what was happen and what to do to be well. Thank you.
Wasn't expecting a Dr so young but yet so understanding n knowledgeable n respectful to my problems
Dr. Kilburg has been very involved and thorough with all my needs and tests in determining how best to proceed with my issues. He seems very knowledgeable and willing to listen and help me with any issues I have. He always wants to know what my feelings and thinking are? (Is?).
The best I ever had in 66 years
Dr Kilburg was kind, detailed and made sure that I understood everything he was telling me. He did not move toward leaving the room until he had asked a couple of times that I was comfortable and I understood.
He was very nice. And he answered all my questions and did not make me feel rushed. I just meet him and I feel like he was trustworthy and had my best interests in my medical care. He made sure that I got all my questions answered in a way that I could understand. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
Dr Kilburg was very professional, knowledgeable and personable
He did a great job of alleviating my anxiety. No small feat!
Very informative
Very positive!
the doc was great,it's just that he was told about me and read my stuff minutes before he talked to me feel like on the assembly line
Prescribing a Holter ECG monitor to give more long-term snapshot of possible a-fib. Chance is not extremely high of a-fib since original EKG was clean so at most it's intermittent, but any period of a-fib could possibly have catastrophic results, so it's a good idea to investigate.
Very caring and knowledgeable
wonderful
Dr Kilburg was very helpful in explaining the issues and options to me.
He was very concerned about Jerry's health and weight loss. He explained the anurism so that we understood more. He was great. Jerry commented that he felt very comfortable in his decision. Thank you
Young Professional Good Looking. Very knowledgeable. Excellent Personality, cares about his clients.
He was very thorough and talked with us and listened to us as if he really cared as if we were his only patient on record.
He took the time to explain things to me and even draw a picture of it, took the time to ask my husband and family too.
Dr Craig Kilburg is the best. He is very caring and I highly recommend him. He and his team have helped me to prevent a massive stroke and am able to continue to live my life fully and continue to travel the world.. I thank everyone on his team!!!!
Dr Kilburg is awesome. He is very caring and is concerned about me. He is always willing to listen to me and answer all of my questions in termed that I understand. He understands how stressful my health issues are to me and has been willing to accommodate my needs as much as possible. He is a very wonderful doctor and I would highly recommend him to others.
Very professional and informative and caring and he saved my life ! Thank you !
Both doctors he spoke to me were amazing they were kind they were considerate they were very attentive to my questions they were fantastic I appreciated all of their time and kindness
Dr Kilburg is an awesome doctor. My issue has me very stressed and he listened to me and he took plenty of time to answer all of my questions in words that I could understand. I would highly recommend him.
Dr. Kilburg is excellent. He was was very attentive and truly listened to me and my concerns. He took the time to explain things in detail to me and answer all of my questions thoroughly. He has great bedside manor, and even took the time to connect with my boyfriend who was with me. I am so grateful to have him as my provider.
A good experience again with both Maria and Dr. Kilburg.
All of the providers have always been so considerate when explaining things and making decisions about my health
Dr Kilburg is awesome. He is very patient and understanding. He gave me options for treatment and explained the effects of each option so I could understand which option is best for me. He answered all of my questions (some more than once) in detail and in words that I could understand. He is very caring and patient. I would definitely recommend him to others.
My Dr. Is super kind and caring. He pays close attention to my concerns and answers every question that I may have. I am honestly so grateful to have him as my Dr., Dr. Craig Kilberg. I am also thankful for Dr. Patric Allen Green (if I'm not mistaken on his name) I had him as one of my doctors while I was in the hospital and wow, he was such a kind doctor. I am honestly grateful for all the staff that I had looking out for me. I feel so bad that I can't remember each one of there names.
Cannot expect any better care than was provided me at that time