Larry W. Kraiss MD

Professor & Chief, Vascular Surgery University of Utah

50 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone+1 801-581-8301

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Education & Training

University of WashingtonFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1993 - 1995
University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1993
Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1986

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Certifications & Licensure

UT State Medical License 1995 - 2028
ID State Medical License 2020 - 2026
WA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
NV State Medical License 2020 - 2025
WY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite (with Beaker), Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017

Clinical Trials

Non-Invasive Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Clinical Trial
COMPLETED
PHASE2

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Long-term survival among older adults with frailty undergoing elective vascular surgery procedures.
Cali E Johnson, Peter G Beidler, Xinyan Zheng, Larry W Kraiss, Benjamin S Brooke
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2025-07-01
Society for Vascular Surgery Appropriate Use Criteria methodology and rating terminology.
Adam W Beck, Thomas L Forbes, Larry W Kraiss, Gary W Lemmon, Daniel T McDevitt
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2025-03-01
4 citations
Hemodynamics are associated with subsequent lumen remodeling and clinical maturation of hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula.
Yong He, Guo Wei, Tom Greene, Peter B Imrey, Hannah Northrup
Scientific Reports. 2025-02-19

Journal Articles

Prognostic Implications of Diagnosing Frailty and Sarcopenia in Vascular Surgery Practice: Form Versus Function
Larry W Kraiss, Brigitte K Smith, Claire L Griffin, Mark R Sarfati, Journal of Vascular Surgery
Association of Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery Examination Performance with Clinical Outcomes: Experience Matters
Larry W Kraiss, Jack L Cronenwett, John F Eidt, Philip P Goodney, Journal of Vascular Surgery

Authored Content

Prognostic Implications of Diagnosing Frailty and Sarcopenia in Vascular Surgery Practice: Form Versus FunctionAugust 2018
Association of Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery Examination Performance with Clinical Outcomes: Experience MattersAugust 2018
PC092. Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease: Is Quality of Life Affected When Catheters Are Used for Hemodialysis Versus Arteriovenous Fistulas?May 2018

Press Mentions

Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center Honored with 2025 Larry Kraiss Quality Award for Excellence in Vascular CareJuly 10th, 2026
Crawford Critical Issues Forum 2020 Echoes Founding ChargeJune 4th, 2020
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland Earns 3-Star Vascular Quality AwardMarch 26th, 2026

Grant Support

Translational Control Of Rapid Endothelial ResponsesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2008
Control Of Endothelial Translation By Fluid Shear StressNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999–2004