Bogdana Schmidt, MD, MPH, and Alejandro Sanchez, MD, are redefining what’s possible in urologic cancer care in the Mountain West. From expanding cutting-edge bladder cancer trials to advancing precision approaches...
Infertility affects one in eight couples and solving it requires innovation at every level—from the molecular mechanisms that shape sperm function to the hands-on clinical care that helps patients achieve...
Many patients assume leg swelling and pain are just part of aging, but Dr. Cali E. Johnson and Dr. Benjamin S. Brooke at University of Utah Health are working to...
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...
What do healthcare administration and mountain biking have in common? For Matt Brady, it’s resilience, mentorship, and putting in the work. As Administrative Director for the Department of Surgery at...
Before he ever learned to reef a sail or navigate hospital politics, Scott Petersen was a young Utah medical student standing on Dr. Frank Moody’s service, unknowingly setting the course...
