Kaohinani Longwolf, MD, is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with a special interest in pediatric and adult aortic surgery including the treatment of genetic aortopathies, pediatric vascular surgery, and popliteal entrapment.

Dr. Longwolf's research interests include complex aortic treatments and VenoValve treatments - a surgically implanted solution being developed for the treatment of deep venous Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI).

Dr. Longwolf attended medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Nashville. There she received extensive experience in vascular surgery including open aortic surgery prompting her current clinical interests. She completed a specialized vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Utah. There she expanded her clinical experience and exposure to the full spectrum of vascular disease.

In her spare time, Dr. Longwolf is a big fan of food, travel, and fun with the family.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)

Patient Rating

4.9 /5

( out of 37 reviews )

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Patient Comments

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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very good doctor !!

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Longwolf is a great person and Doctor, I want to thank her for explaining to me so I understand everything. She is Great!

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Great doctor who makes sure you understand what's going on with your health.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Longwolf was great. She spend time before my appointment getting to know my medical history and explained everything fully letting me know things my other doctors never have.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Longwolf is genuinely dedicated to help me with my vein problem and explains the steps in a way that I understand, but don't feel "talked down to".

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She is very smart

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Longwolf was direct, personable and informative. I appreciate the time she gave to reviewing my records and sharing her assessments. The whiteboard drawing was visually beneficial to better understanding of my issues. She understood my anxieties and was patient with my questions.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Longwolf explained my situation so it was easily understood. She talked to me, not at me. I was truly impressed with Dr Longwolf.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She's explains situations well and doesn't make you feel rushed. I high may recommend her as a vascular surgeon.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. longwolf is such a smart doctor with so much knowledge she has much compassion she gets in and she gets the job done but she always makes sure you're feeling well

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Great vascular surgeon. Very caring & understanding. Gave me better explanations on everything than earlier physicians

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Longwolf really rocks in her ability to explain your health condition. The drawing she made helped so much in my understanding at what problem I had a why she recommended the next steps. Her follow though was the same day to!

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Longwolf was very informative, explained things to me in a way I could understand. Even helped with diagrams. Highly recommend!!

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Longwood is amazing. She is knowledgeable, thorough, precise, and considerate. She always makes time to answer my questions, be sure l understand her response and know what our long term treatment plan looks like.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She is a phenomenal physician! Her confidence and knowledge made trusting her with my son's care easy. She explains things in a way that make it super understandable. She truly cares about her patients and has been a huge advocate for him to get the best care possible! So grateful for the amazing care she took of my son!

In her spare time, Dr. Longwolf is a big fan of food, travel, and fun with the family.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments	Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions	Vascular Surgery
Board Certification	American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)

Education history

Undergraduate	Biology - Community College of Aurora	A.S.
Undergraduate	Biology - Metropolitan State University of Denver
Undergraduate	Pre-Medical Studies - Arizona State University
Professional Medical	Medicine - University of Arizona College of Medicine ¿ Phoenix	M.D.
Residency	General Surgery - University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine ¿ Nashville	Resident
Chief Resident	General Surgery - University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine ¿ Nashville	Chief Resident
Fellowship	Vascular Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine	Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Longwolf KJ, Johnson CE, Horns JJ, Hotaling JM, Brooke B (2023). Exogenous Testosterone Replacement Therapy Is Associated with Increased Risk for Vascular Graft Infections Among Hypogonadal Men. Annals of vascular surgery, 97, 113-120. (Read full publication)
Brooke BS, Rosenfeld E, Horns JJ, Sarfati MR, Kraiss LW, Griffin CL, Das R, Longwolf KJ, Johnson C (2024). Increased Risk of Acute Aortic Events following COVID-19 and Influenza Respiratory Viral Infections. Annals of vascular surgery, 109, 225-231. (Read full publication)
Brooke BS, Rosenfeld E, Horns JJ, Sarfati MR, Kraiss LW, Griffin CL, Das R, Longwolf KJ, Johnson C (2024). Increased Risk of Acute Aortic Events following COVID-19 and Influenza Respiratory Viral Infections. Annals of vascular surgery, 109, 225-231. (Read full publication)