Cardiology
Larry Allen, MD
Chief, Division of Cardiology; Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure
Larry A. Allen, MD, MHS, FHFSA, is a Professor of Medicine and Division Head of Cardiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. He is also Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure and Co-Director of the Colorado Program for Patient-Centered Decisions. A board-certified specialist in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, Dr. Allen's clinical practice encompasses cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, a
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- BA: University of Colorado Boulder (1994)
- MD: Harvard Medical School (2001)
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital - Internal Medicine (2001-2004)
- Fellowship: Duke University Hospital - Cardiovascular Disease (2004-2008)
- MHS: Duke University (2008)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Kenneth Poirier Endowed Chair, University of Colorado
- Immediate Past Chair, Clinical Cardiology Council, AHA (2023-2025)
- Member, American Society of Clinical Investigation
- FHFSA
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Experience
25+ years in practice