Cardiology
Stavros Drakos, M.D.
HA Edna Benning Professor of Medicine; Co-Director Heart Failure & Transplant; Director of MCS Program; Director of CV Research - Division of CV Medicine, University of Utah
Dr. Stavros G. Drakos, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and an internationally recognized expert in advanced heart failure management. His clinical practice focuses on heart failure and cardiomyopathies, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) including ventricular assist devices (VADs). He directs the Utah Cardiac Recovery Program (UCAR), a multidisciplinary initiative that has achieved notable success in promoting myocardi
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
- University of Utah — Advanced Heart Failure Training
- Training in Greece (Cardiology)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Utah Hospital
- Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice