Vivek K. Reddy
( out of 224 reviews )

Vivek K. Reddy, MD, MMM

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

  • Dr. Vivek Reddy, MD, MMM, is an Associate Professor of Neurology and the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology. He oversees the operations and strategy for the Department of Neurology. He has also served as the Department’s Chief Value Officer since 2022 and has helped drive the creation of the University of Utah Health’s Neuroscience Service Line Strategy. He joined the University of Utah in 2019 in the Vascular Division and currently serves as the Vascular Neurology Fellowship Director. He has been also actively involved in the growth of the TeleNeurology and TeleStroke Programs, expanding the reach of the Department of Neurology across six states and completing over 3,800 annual virtual evaluations per year, a 200% increase in five years. His research interests involve novel approaches for acute stroke management, including participating in a number of multicenter clinical trials that refine patient selection and treatment options to optimize outcomes.


    Dr. Reddy has also served as our Interim Chief Medical Information Officer since May 1, 2024. In collaboration with Donna Roach, Chief Information Officer, he has led our digital enablement strategy as an organization, helped expand our use of Artificial Intelligence to reduce documentation burden for our providers, and increase patient use of online scheduling tools. He has also led our Data Warehouse Team to enable the use of data to help support organizational excellence and the research missions.


    Prior to joining the University of Utah, Dr. Reddy served as the Chief Health Information Officer at Intermountain Healthcare and the Chief Medical Information Officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has been a national leader in Health Information Technology for over 15 years, and has been actively involved in shaping the landscape for healthcare system transformation and gaining value from technology.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Preventive Medicine (Clinical Informatics)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 224 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    March 23, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very caring and knowledgeable, explained husband's condition plainly and thoroughly, welcomed questions and gave easy to understand answers -- extemely pleased!!

    March 23, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    He's great to get care from, especially if you appreciate an honest straight forward approach. He tells you how things are, what to expect and never blows smoke! Appreciated

    March 15, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Best neurologist in the world! Amazing bedside manner, id recommend him to anyone who wants the best care possible

    February 19, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    He listens and interacts , truly tries to resolve the problems.

    February 03, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    He knows his stuff

    January 06, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    good at explaining options

    January 06, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Excellent visit Thanks Dr Reddy

    December 22, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

    This MD is amazing. Love that he pulls his chair over to me, looks me in the eye, and tells me what I need to fully understand, both positives and negatives.. I feel better about life in general when I leave his office. He's a 'keeper'.

    December 10, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

    I will be your patient forever! You are the very best and I am so very grateful for you.

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  • Dr. Vivek Reddy, MD, MMM, is an Associate Professor of Neurology and the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology. He oversees the operations and strategy for the Department of Neurology. He has also served as the Department’s Chief Value Officer since 2022 and has helped drive the creation of the University of Utah Health’s Neuroscience Service Line Strategy. He joined the University of Utah in 2019 in the Vascular Division and currently serves as the Vascular Neurology Fellowship Director. He has been also actively involved in the growth of the TeleNeurology and TeleStroke Programs, expanding the reach of the Department of Neurology across six states and completing over 3,800 annual virtual evaluations per year, a 200% increase in five years. His research interests involve novel approaches for acute stroke management, including participating in a number of multicenter clinical trials that refine patient selection and treatment options to optimize outcomes.


    Dr. Reddy has also served as our Interim Chief Medical Information Officer since May 1, 2024. In collaboration with Donna Roach, Chief Information Officer, he has led our digital enablement strategy as an organization, helped expand our use of Artificial Intelligence to reduce documentation burden for our providers, and increase patient use of online scheduling tools. He has also led our Data Warehouse Team to enable the use of data to help support organizational excellence and the research missions.


    Prior to joining the University of Utah, Dr. Reddy served as the Chief Health Information Officer at Intermountain Healthcare and the Chief Medical Information Officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has been a national leader in Health Information Technology for over 15 years, and has been actively involved in shaping the landscape for healthcare system transformation and gaining value from technology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Preventive Medicine (Clinical Informatics)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Graduate Training Medical Management - Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College M.M.M.
    Fellowship Vascular Neurology - University of Pittsburgh Fellow
    Chief Resident Neurology - University of Pittsburgh Chief Resident
    Residency Neurology - University of Pittsburgh Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Pittsburgh Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Drexel University College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Villanova University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. de Havenon A, Orlando C, Delic A, McNally JS, Majersik JJ, Harman T, Alexander M, Reddy V, Lyden S, Anzai Y (2022). Direct cost analysis of rapid MRI in the emergency department evaluation of patients suspected of having acute ischemic stroke. Neuroradiol J, 36(2), 142-147. (Read full article)
    2. Hoshina Y, Peng M, Wold J, Reddy V (2023). Giant cell arteritis mimicking spontaneous bilateral vertebral dissections and internal carotid artery fibromuscular dysplasia. BMJ Case Rep, 16(1). (Read full article)
    3. de Havenon A, Tirschwell DL, Heitsch L, Cramer SC, Braun R, Cole J, Reddy V, Majersik JJ, Lindgren A, Worrall BB (2020). Variability of the Modified Rankin Scale Score Between Day 90 and 1 Year After Ischemic Stroke. Neurol Clin Pract, 11(3), e239-e244. (Read full article)
    4. Jovin TG, Desai SM, Aghaebrahim A, Ducruet AF, Giurgiutiu DV, Gross BA, Hammer M, Jankowitz BT, Jumaa MA, Kenmuir C, Linares G, Reddy V, Rocha M, Starr M, Totoraitis V, Wechsler L, Zaidi S, Jadhav AP (2020). Neurothrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Across Clinical Trial Design and Technique: A Single Center Pooled Analysis. Front Neurol, 11, 1047. (Read full article)
    5. Chamorro, Brown S, Amaro S, Hill MD, Muir KW, Dippel DWJ, van Zwam W, Butcher K, Ford GA, den Hertog HM, Mitchell PJ, Demchuk AM, Majoie CBLM, Bracard S, Sibon I, Jadhav AP, Lara-Rodriguez B, van der Lugt A, Osei E, Ren A, Richard S, Rodriguez-Luna D, Donnan GA, Dixit A, Almekhlafi M, Deltour S, Epstein J, Guillon B, Bakchine S, Gomis M, du Mesnil de Rochemont R, Lopes D, Reddy V, Rudel G, Roos YBWEM, Bonafe A, Diener HC, Berkhemer OA, Cloud GC, Davis SM, van Oostenbrugge R, Guillemin F, Goyal M, Campbell BCV, Menon BK, HERMES Collaborators (2019). Glucose Modifies the Effect of Endovascular Thrombectomy in Patients With Acute Stroke. Stroke, 50(3), 690-696. (Read full article)
    6. Campbell BCV, Majoie CBLM, Albers GW, Menon BK, Yassi N, Sharma G, van Zwam WH, van Oostenbrugge RJ, Demchuk AM, Guillemin F, White P, Dvalos A, van der Lugt A, Butcher KS, Cherifi A, Marquering HA, Cloud G, Macho Fernndez JM, Madigan J, Oppenheim C, Donnan GA, Roos YBWEM, Shankar J, Lingsma H, Bonaf A, Raoult H, Hernndez-Prez M, Bharatha A, Jahan R, Jansen O, Richard S, Levy EI, Berkhemer OA, Soudant M, Aja L, Davis SM, Krings T, Tisserand M, San Romn L, Tomasello A, Beumer D, Brown S, Liebeskind DS, Bracard S, Muir KW, Dippel DWJ, Goyal M, Saver JL, Jovin TG, Hill MD, Mitchell PJ, HERMES collaborators (2018). Penumbral imaging and functional outcome in patients with anterior circulation ischaemic stroke treated with endovascular thrombectomy versus medical therapy: a meta-analysis of individual patient-level data. Lancet Neurol, 18(1), 46-55. (Read full article)
    7. Romn LS, Menon BK, Blasco J, Hernndez-Prez M, Dvalos A, Majoie CBLM, Campbell BCV, Guillemin F, Lingsma H, Anxionnat R, Epstein J, Saver JL, Marquering H, Wong JH, Lopes D, Reimann G, Desal H, Dippel DWJ, Coutts S, du Mesnil de Rochemont R, Yavagal D, Ferre JC, Roos YBWEM, Liebeskind DS, Lenthall R, Molina C, Al Ajlan FS, Reddy V, Dowlatshahi D, Sourour NA, Oppenheim C, Mitha AP, Davis SM, Weimar C, van Oostenbrugge RJ, Cobo E, Kleinig TJ, Donnan GA, van der Lugt A, Demchuk AM, Berkhemer OA, Boers AMM, Ford GA, Muir KW, Brown BS, Jovin T, van Zwam WH, Mitchell PJ, Hill MD, White P, Bracard S, Goyal M, HERMES collaborators (2018). Imaging features and safety and efficacy of endovascular stroke treatment: a meta-analysis of individual patient-level data. Lancet Neurol, 17(10), 895-904. (Read full article)
    8. Sndergaard L, Kasner SE, Rhodes JF, Andersen G, Iversen HK, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Settergren M, Sjstrand C, Roine RO, Hildick-Smith D, Spence JD, Thomassen L, Gore REDUCE Clinical Study Investigators (2017). Patent Foramen Ovale Closure or Antiplatelet Therapy for Cryptogenic Stroke. N Engl J Med, 377(11), 1033-1042. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Majersik JJ, Reddy VK (2020). Acute neurology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Supporting the front line. Neurology, 94(24), 1055-1057. (Read full article)