
Overview
Dr. Ploutz provides general pediatric cardiology care, in addition to focusing on the care of children with cardiomyopathy, heart failure and children requiring a heart transplant. She has particular interest in improving the outcome for children supported by a ventricular assist device.
Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr Ste 1500, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle Ploutz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle Ploutz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle Ploutz by calling their office at 801-213-3599. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michelle Ploutz a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle Ploutz is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Michelle Ploutz specialize in?
While Dr. Michelle Ploutz is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Heart Failure, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Michelle Ploutz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Ploutz has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle Ploutz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michelle Ploutz accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelle Ploutz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and BridgeSpan. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-213-3599 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ploutz isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Ploutz isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Heart FailureDr. Ploutz isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart TransplantDr. Ploutz isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.

