For over 50 years the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah has maintained a dedicated team of cardiologists, nurses and staff to provide high quality cardiovascular care to Utahns and residents throughout the Mountain West. Our mission to serve our patients and their families is firmly linked to our chartered commitment to cutting-edge care of cardiac disease through discovery, research, and education, especially for the next generation of cardiovascular specialists. Read more.
A study conducted by principal investigator Dr. Omar Wever-Pinzon, MD at the University of Utah Health has been awarded a new grant by the National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This grant will be used to further research related to the role of DNA methylation in cardiac failure and recovery. ... Read More
Internal MedicineThe Department of Internal Medicine and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine are proud to announce Dr. Dipayan Chaudhuri, MD, PhD, has accepted the invitation to be apart of the Myocardial Ischemia and Metabolism Study Section, Center for Scientific Review. ... Read More
Internal MedicineThe Department of Internal Medicine congratulates Dr. Line Kemeyou, MD for being one of four faculty members to be chosen for the Academic Medicine Writing Fellowship at the National Center for Pre-Faculty Development... Read More
Internal MedicineCongratulations to Drs. Junco Warren and Stavros Drakos for their recently awarded VA Merit Awards and R01 grants. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
Rashmee Shah, MD, MS, an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Utah Health, is among 17 physician-scientists in the country who have been awarded a three-year Clinical Scientist Development Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). ... Read More
Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine remembers Dr. Frederick Anderson, a long time faculty member in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine who passed away on June 8th. He is remembered for being a knowledgeable and effective teacher as well as a kind and patient physician. In addition to being an accomplished physician, he was known for his role in the care of Barney Clark, the first recipient of a total artificial heart. ... Read More
Internal MedicineOne staff member from the Department of Internal Medicine will be highlighted monthly as part of our "From the Desk Of" staff recognition initiative. This month's featured staff member is Jake Fetzer from the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine remembers the life of Dr. Matthew Movsesian, a physician-researcher who served the department for thirty years. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
University of Utah Health researchers report that local doctors in rural areas who receive specialized training in managing artificial heart pumps and who work in conjunction with cardiovascular experts at a major medical center can care for these patients safely and effectively. This collaborative effort, known as shared care, not only eliminates the need for extensive travel but also eases the financial and emotional strains on many patients.... Read More
