Overview
Rafe Connors is a Thoracic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Connors is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Connors is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1160 E 3900 S Ste 3500, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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. Rafe Connors
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rafe Connors?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rafe Connors by calling their office at 801-743-4765. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rafe Connors a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafe Connors is classified as an Advanced expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, 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. Rafe Connors specialize in?
While Dr. Rafe Connors is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Rafe Connors participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rafe Connors has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Rafe Connors's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rafe Connors accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafe Connors accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-743-4765 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
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Connors isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Connors isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Connors isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Connors isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Connors isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Connors isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Connors isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Connors isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Connors isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Connors isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Connors isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Connors isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.

