A new $16.8 million PCORI-funded study will test better ways to improve sleep and reduce delirium for patients in intensive care units, an issue that affects thousands of critically ill...
On April 30, 2026, the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery held the seventh annual William Ray Rumel Research Symposium, named for the first Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery Training at the...
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery has named Jason Glotzbach, MD, as the inaugural Head of the Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery. He will formally begin the role on Sept. 1...
On International Women’s Day, we’re proud to highlight Dr. Andrea Steely, the only female cardiothoracic surgeon in Utah. From repairing complex aortic disease to mentoring the next generation of women...
Our Cardiothoracic surgeons at Huntsman Cancer Institute are leading a new era in esophageal cancer care, uniting specialists across disciplines to deliver seamless, patient-centered treatment from diagnosis through recovery. With...
Across more than 413,000 square miles of the Mountain West, University of Utah Health’s lung transplant team is expanding access to lifesaving care, reaching rural communities, accelerating evaluations, and transforming...
For many adults born with heart defects, care becomes fragmented as they outgrow pediatric systems. At University of Utah Health, a unique cross-institutional partnership is changing that; delivering seamless, lifelong...
At University of Utah Health, pediatric heart surgery is entering a new era, powered by vivid 4D imaging. Using advanced CT, MRI, and interactive holographic “digital twins,” surgeons can now...
When advanced heart failure threatens a child’s life, access to the right technology can mean everything. As one of the nation’s highest-volume centers for pediatric ventricular assist devices (VADs), our...
Doug Smego, MD, retired in 2018 after nearly 40 years as a cardiothoracic surgeon and moved to Utah to be closer to his grandchildren. Slowing down was the plan. It...
