Nathan M. Droz
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Nathan M. Droz, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025
801-213-3200
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Rock Springs Specialty Clinic

Cardiovascular Clinic
1577 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs , WY 82901
307-362-3711
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Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-3495
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Evanston Regional Hospital

Specialty Clinic
190 Arrowhead Drive
Evanston , WY 82930
801-585-7676
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U of U Health Elko Specialty Clinic

Cardiovascular Outreach Clinic
247 Bluffs Ave
Elko , NV 89801
801-581-3495
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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)

Patient Rating

4.8 /5
( out of 68 reviews )

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

Education history

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

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 C (2021). Decreased transfusion requirements with use of acute normovolemic hemodilution in open aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery, 74(6), 1885-1893.
  2. Droz NM, Lyden SP, Smolock CJ, Rowse JW, Kirksey L, Caputo F (2021). Carotid endarterectomy remains safe in high-risk patients. Journal of vascular surgery, 73(5), 1675-1682.e4.
  3. Droz NM, Bini JK, Jafree KA, Matsuura J (2017). Staged reconstruction of the inferior vena cava after gunshot injury. Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, 3(3), 136-138.
  4. Droz NM, Miner J, Pecchioni (2017). An 18-cm unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, 3(1), 16-19.
  5. Wohlauer MV, Moore EE, Droz NM, Harr J, Gonzalez E, Fragoso M, Silliman C (2012). Hemodilution is not critical in the pathogenesis of the acute coagulopathy of trauma. The Journal of surgical research, 173(1), 26-30.
  6. Harr JN, Moore EE, Wohlauer MV, Droz N, Fragoso M, Banerjee A, Silliman C (2011). The acute coagulopathy of trauma is due to impaired initial thrombin generation but not clot formation or clot strength. The Journal of surgical research, 170(2), 319-24.
  7. Smith ER, Lee MG, Winter B, Droz NM, Eissenberg JC, Shiekhattar R, Shilatifard (2008). Drosophila UTX is a histone H3 Lys27 demethylase that colocalizes with the elongating form of RNA polymerase II. Molecular and cellular biology, 28(3), 1041-6.
  8. Wahidi R, Droz N, Jammeh M, Wanken Z, Sanchez L, Ohman J (2025). Outcomes of iCAST Bridging Stents in Zenith Fenestrated Endografts - A Single Center Experience. Annals of vascular surgery,
  9. Burton JS, Droz NM, Khetarpaul V, Sanchez LA, Ohman J (2023). Trapdoor endarterectomy for coral reef plaque of the paravisceral aorta in the modern era. Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, 10(2), 101383.
  10. Sullivan B, Droz N, Khetarpaul (2022). Axillary artery fibromuscular dysplasia in a symptomatic type B aortic dissection causing acute limb ischemia. Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, 8(4), 813-815.
  11. Nolan R, Samant M, Vedantham S, Westley O, Droz N, Sanfilippo K, Kavali (2025). Clinical Outcomes Following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Pulmonary Embolism Response Team-Consulted Patients: A retrospective Analysis. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology, 36(3),
  12. Nolan R, Maanasi S, Vedantham S, Ohman W, Droz N, Sanfilippo K, Kavali (2025). Clinical Outcomes following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Pulmonary Embolism Response Team-Consulted Patients: A Restrospective Analysis . Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology,
  13. Mustansir F, Gani F, Droz N, Thompson R, Wanken (2025). Embolization of chest wall varicosity for Mondor disease manifesting as pulmonary embolism . Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques,
  14. Buchanan E, Sun T, Droz N, Brooke B, Smith B, Weaver (2025). Vascular Surgery Residents and Fellows Graduate at Higher Levels of Proficiency in Endovascular as Compared to Open Aortic Operations. . Journal of Vascular Surgery,

Review

  1. Kabeil MS, Droz N, Mouawad NJ, Khetarpaul V, Afifi RO, Moore E, Wohlauer MV, VASC Tea (2024). Vascular Surgeon Involvement in Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams: Barriers, Challenges, Concerns and the Imperative for Integration. Annals of vascular surgery, 109, 326-337.

Editorial

  1. Kirksey L, Droz NM, Vacharajani T, McLennan G, Clair DG, Lyden S (2020). COVID era "essential surgery" dialysis access management considerations. Journal of vascular surgery, 72(6), 1845-1849.