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Dr. Rafe Connors, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Rafe Connors, MD
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Dr. Rafe Connors, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Dr. Rafe Connors, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 51
Salt Lake City, UT
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Rafe Connors, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Dr. Rafe Connors, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT and has 22 years experience. They graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at University of Utah General Surgery.They currently practice at MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery - Salt Lake and are affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital and Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Dr. Connors has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Connors received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Connors is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Pleural Effusion
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Aortic Valve Surgery
Pleural Effusion
Maze Procedure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Pleural Effusion
Maze Procedure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Systolic Heart Failure
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Biventricular Heart Failure
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Dissection
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Subacute Endocarditis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery - Salt Lake
    1160 E 3900 S Ste 3500, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 743-4750
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery - Timpanogos
    700 W 800 N Ste 444, Orem, UT 84057
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 714-6412
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Patient Reviews
Jun 06, 2023
Discovered I had a 5.5 cm aortic root aneurysm via a calcium cardiac scan. My heart valve indicated OK on subsequent pre-op scans. Dr Connors confirmed referring surgeon’s niche recommendation of valve-sparing root replacement and performed the surgery. During surgery, it was discovered my left and right coronary cusps were partially fused. Dr Connors made critical mid surgery adjustments to the valve suspension in order to still save my native valve. He also used the latest David technique. Cannot recommend Dr Connors enough - he is a next-level cardiothoracic surgeon. Always looked forward to Kristi’s visits (Dr Connor’s’ NP) while I was in the hospital. Really enjoyed her take on things. Great team!
Nathan Bartsch — Jun 06, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Utah General Surgery
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Utah General Surgery
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia Cardiothoracic Surgery
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafe Connors, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Connors' profile.

Dr. Rafe Connors, MD is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital and Timpanogos Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafe Connors, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mark's Hospital

    1200 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Timpanogos Regional Hospital

    750 W 800 N, Orem, UT