Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein

Cardiology
Intermountain Medical Center
5121 S Cottonwood St, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
11
conditions
Intermountain Medical Center
5121 S Cottonwood St, 
Salt Lake City, UT 

Overview

Joseph Muhlestein is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dr. Muhlestein is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 127 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Muhlestein is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in UT

Hospital Affiliations

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics
Intermountain Medical Center
Lds Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
EMI Health
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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SelectHealth
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TeamCare
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Tufts
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UnitedHealthcare
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University of Utah Health
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Intermountain Medical Center
5121 S Cottonwood St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in oldEr Adults (PREVENTABLE)
PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in oldEr Adults (PREVENTABLE)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Atorvastatin 
Study Phase: Phase 4
Effect of Vascepa on Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Persons With Elevated Triglycerides (200-499) on Statin Therapy
Effect of Vascepa on Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Persons With Elevated Triglycerides (200-499) on Statin Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
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125 Total Publications

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Lowering With Inclisiran Plus Usual Care in Recent Acute Coronary Syndrome: VICTORION-INCEPTION, a Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label Trial.
Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Lowering With Inclisiran Plus Usual Care in Recent Acute Coronary Syndrome: VICTORION-INCEPTION, a Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label Trial.
Journal: Journal of the American Heart Association
Published: May 14, 2026
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Is Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein is classified as an Elite expert for Coronary Heart Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein has published 125 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein accept my insurance?

Dr. Joseph B. Muhlestein accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-507-4760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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