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Craig Selzman, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT

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Thoracic Surgery Salt Lake City, UT

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Professor of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine

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  • Office

    50 N Medical Dr
    Salt Lake City, UT 84132
    Phone+1 801-581-5311
    Fax+1 801-585-3936

Summary

  • Dr. Craig Selzman is a thoracic surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System, University of Utah Health, and Primary Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery and is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, adult cardiac surgery, and lung transplant surgery. He has more than 250 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2000 - 2003
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 2000
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • WY State Medical License
    WY State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Clinical Risk Factors for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Among Patients After Cardiac Surgery  
    Craig H Selzman, Ravi Ranjan, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
  • The Human Heart Contains Distinct Macrophage Subsets with Divergent Origins and Functions  
    Daniel Kreisel, Stavros G Drakos, Kory J Lavine, Craig H Selzman, Nature

Press Mentions

  • Idaho Man Is Recovering From Unique Triple Organ Transplant at University of Utah Health
    Idaho Man Is Recovering From Unique Triple Organ Transplant at University of Utah HealthApril 14th, 2023
  • A Change of Heart
    A Change of HeartJanuary 3rd, 2023
  • Heart Failure Strategically Focused Research Network: Summary of Results and Future Directions
    Heart Failure Strategically Focused Research Network: Summary of Results and Future DirectionsSeptember 8th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Mechanisms Of Myocardial RecoveryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011

Professional Memberships