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Craig Kilburg
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Craig Kilburg, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

  • Craig Kilburg, M.D., is a board certified endovascular and open vascular neurosurgeon. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and then completed medical school at the University of Michigan. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Utah, during which he also completed an enfolded Endovascular Neurosurgery fellowship. He then went on to complete a second fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the Baptist Neurological Institute in Jacksonville, Florida. After a year in private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, he ultimately returned to Utah to join the faculty at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Kilburg’s neurosurgical interests primarily reside within vascular neurosurgery, providing care for such pathologies as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, cavernous malformations, carotid stenosis, intracranial stenosis, ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhages, and arterial dissections. He also has an interest in pediatric neurovascular conditions, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, and vein of Galen malformations. His training in both endovascular techniques and traditional open vascular surgery allow him to provide a full range of treatments for these conditions. He is also currently involved in numerous research projects and clinical trials focusing on improving and expanding the care of these disorders.

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    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 49 reviews )

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    October 05, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Kilburg was very thorough when reviewing my case. Very knowledgeable. He was very professional and kind. He took the time to make sure I understood my situation and I trust him, and the decision he made.

    June 08, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Awesome provider!

    June 01, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I would quite literally trust him with my life!

    May 25, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Kilburg is so kind and caring, he made me feel not so scared.

    May 24, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    He was very patient and kind. He explained everything, and he answered all of my questions.

    April 25, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very professional

    April 11, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Takes all the time you need to explain the now and the future treatment

    April 11, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    we have total confidence in dr. kilburg and trust him completely

    March 16, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr kilburg was very thorough in his examination

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  • Craig Kilburg, M.D., is a board certified endovascular and open vascular neurosurgeon. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and then completed medical school at the University of Michigan. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Utah, during which he also completed an enfolded Endovascular Neurosurgery fellowship. He then went on to complete a second fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the Baptist Neurological Institute in Jacksonville, Florida. After a year in private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, he ultimately returned to Utah to join the faculty at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Kilburg’s neurosurgical interests primarily reside within vascular neurosurgery, providing care for such pathologies as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, cavernous malformations, carotid stenosis, intracranial stenosis, ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhages, and arterial dissections. He also has an interest in pediatric neurovascular conditions, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, and vein of Galen malformations. His training in both endovascular techniques and traditional open vascular surgery allow him to provide a full range of treatments for these conditions. He is also currently involved in numerous research projects and clinical trials focusing on improving and expanding the care of these disorders.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurosurgery -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Endovascular and Cerebrovascular - Baptist Neurological Institute – Baptist Health System Fellow
    Fellowship Endovascular - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Neurologic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Michigan Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Microbiology, Psychology, Biochemistry - University of Iowa B.S., B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Findlay MC, Baker CM, Childs S, Gautam D, Salah WK, Bounajem M, Joyce E, Budohoski KP, Kilburg C, Alexander MD, Taussky P, Grandhi R (2023). Analysis of treatment cost differences in patients undergoing femoral versus radial access in outpatient diagnostic cerebral arteriograms. Interv Neuroradiol, 15910199231207408. ()
    2. Findlay MC, Sarriera-Valentin G, Earl ER, Cole KL, Hamrick FA, Baradaran H, Cortez J, Lombardo S, Nunez J, Kilburg C, Grandhi R, Menacho ST (2023). Management Patterns and Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury With Associated Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury. Neurosurgery, 94(2), 340-349. ()
    3. Bounajem MT, Joyce E, Scoville JP, Seinfeld J, Hoffman J, Grossberg JA, Waiters V, White AC, Nerva J, Burkhardt JK, Tonetti DA, El Naamani K, Gooch MR, Jabbour P, Tjoumakaris S, Ortega Gutierrez S, Levitt MR, Lang M, Ares WJ, Desai S, Mascitelli JR, Kilburg CJ, Budohoski KP, Couldwell WT, Gross BA, Grandhi R (2023). Safety and efficacy of the Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology for the acute treatment of ruptured internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysms: a multi-institution case series. Neurosurg Focus, 54(5), E4. ()
    4. Budohoski KP, Thakrar R, Voronovich Z, Rennert RC, Kilburg C, Grandhi R, Couldwell WT, Brockmeyer DL, Taussky P (2022). Initial experience with Pipeline embolization of intracranial pseudoaneurysms in pediatric patients. J Neurosurg Pediatr, 30(5), 465-473. ()
    5. Benalia VHC, Cortez GM, Brasiliense LBC, Starke RM, Killer-Oberpfalzer M, Lopes DK, Kan PT, Nogueira RG, Johnson JN, Pereira VM, Kilburg C, Khalili S, Hanel RA (2022). Silk Vista Baby for the Treatment of Complex Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms. Neurosurgery, 91(4), 547-554. ()

    Review

    1. Bounajem MT, Grandhi R, Kilburg CJ, Taussky P (2022). Patient-tailored stenting versus endarterectomy for the treatment of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. [Review]. J Pers Med, 12(6). ()

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