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Nathan M. Droz
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 42 reviews )

Nathan M. Droz, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Evanston Regional Hospital

Specialty Clinic
190 Arrowhead Drive
Evanston , WY 82930
801-585-7676

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025
801-213-3200

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

Cardiovascular Clinic
1180 College Drive, Suite C
Rock Springs , WY 82901
307-362-3711
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U of U Health Elko Specialty Clinic

Cardiovascular Outreach Clinic
247 Bluffs Ave
Elko , NV 89801
801-581-3495

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-3495

  • Nathan Droz, MD, specializes in the entire spectrum of vascular surgery with an emphasis on open and endovascular care for complex aortic disease, including thoracoabdominal and suprarenal aneurysms.

    Dr. Droz's clinical interests include:

  • Aortic Surgery
  • Aneurysm Surgery
  • Thoracoabdominal aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Carotid Surgery
  • Supra-aortic trunk surgery
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndromes
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases
  • Deep venous thrombosis

    • Dr. Droz was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship from the Air Force and attended medical school at Creighton University, graduating in 2013. He continued his General Surgery training at Wright State University. Then, in 2018, he completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic under the mentorship of Sean Lyden and Frank Caputo. This fellowship provided him with broad exposure to open aortic surgery, enhancing his skills and knowledge in the field. He joined the Washington University St. Louis section of vascular surgery in 2018. Under the leadership of Luis Sanchez and Westley Ohman, he was a vital member of the aortic program.

    Dr. Droz's research interests include:

  • Outcomes of open and Endovascular aortic surgery
  • Outcomes related to deep vein
  • PE interventions

    • Committed to patient education, Dr. Droz offers patients the most durable repair for their disease process and ensures that they and their families fully understand their pathology. This shared understanding empowers them to make the best decision for their health at that point in their lives.

    Outside of his professional life, Dr. Droz is a family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He has a passion for the outdoors, often exploring it through hiking and skiing. He also enjoys cooking and has a keen interest in discovering new wines.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 42 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He pretty much saved my life.

    October 20, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Droz was very personable, knowledgeable and professional. I definitely would schedule with him again if needed. AMAZING visit!!

    October 19, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    Confident, thorough and reliable

    October 09, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Droz is absolutely a ¿Top Shelf¿ Professional who really restored my faith and trust in those performing medical practice! His honesty and genuine compassion is unparalleled IMHO. I am most grateful for having been in his care!

    October 03, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He explained everything that anyone could comprehend. Great job!!

    September 10, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Extremely knowledgeable and personable.

    August 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thank you for following my case so closely, I appreciate all you have done.

    August 10, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Droz and his staff has been great to help me with my foot swelling and discoloration issues.

    June 08, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I'm so thankful for the great care Dr Droz takes care of me

  • Nathan Droz, MD, specializes in the entire spectrum of vascular surgery with an emphasis on open and endovascular care for complex aortic disease, including thoracoabdominal and suprarenal aneurysms.

    Dr. Droz's clinical interests include:

  • Aortic Surgery
  • Aneurysm Surgery
  • Thoracoabdominal aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Carotid Surgery
  • Supra-aortic trunk surgery
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndromes
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases
  • Deep venous thrombosis

    • Dr. Droz was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship from the Air Force and attended medical school at Creighton University, graduating in 2013. He continued his General Surgery training at Wright State University. Then, in 2018, he completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic under the mentorship of Sean Lyden and Frank Caputo. This fellowship provided him with broad exposure to open aortic surgery, enhancing his skills and knowledge in the field. He joined the Washington University St. Louis section of vascular surgery in 2018. Under the leadership of Luis Sanchez and Westley Ohman, he was a vital member of the aortic program.

    Dr. Droz's research interests include:

  • Outcomes of open and Endovascular aortic surgery
  • Outcomes related to deep vein
  • PE interventions

    • Committed to patient education, Dr. Droz offers patients the most durable repair for their disease process and ensures that they and their families fully understand their pathology. This shared understanding empowers them to make the best decision for their health at that point in their lives.

    Outside of his professional life, Dr. Droz is a family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He has a passion for the outdoors, often exploring it through hiking and skiing. He also enjoys cooking and has a keen interest in discovering new wines.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)

    Education history

    Fellowship Vascular Surgery - Cleveland Clinic Foundation Fellow
    Residency Cleveland Clinic Foundation Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency General Surgery - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency General Surgery - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Creighton University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Philosophy - Rockhurst University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Buchanan E, Sun T, Droz N, Brooke B, Smith B, Weaver L (2025). Vascular Surgery Residents and Fellows Graduate at Higher Levels of Proficiency in Endovascular as Compared to Open Aortic Operations. . Journal of Vascular Surgery.
    2. Nolan R, Maanasi S, Vedantham S, Ohman W, Droz N, Sanfilippo K, Kavali P (2025). Clinical Outcomes following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Pulmonary Embolism Response Team-Consulted Patients: A Restrospective Analysis . Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
    3. Mustansir F, Gani F, Droz N, Thompson R, Wanken Z (2025). Embolization of chest wall varicosity for Mondor disease manifesting as pulmonary embolism . Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques.
    4. Wahidi R, Droz N, Jammeh M, Wanken Z, Sanchez L, Ohman JW (2025). Outcomes of iCAST Bridging Stents in Zenith Fenestrated Endografts - A Single Center Experience. Ann Vasc Surg. ()
    5. Nolan R, Samant M, Vedantham S, Westley O, Droz N, Sanfilippo K, Kavali P (2025). Clinical Outcomes Following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Pulmonary Embolism Response Team-Consulted Patients: A retrospective Analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 36(3).
    6. Burton JS, Droz NM, Khetarpaul V, Sanchez LA, Ohman JW (2023). Trapdoor endarterectomy for coral reef plaque of the paravisceral aorta in the modern era. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 10(2), 101383. ()
    7. Sullivan B, Droz N, Khetarpaul V (2022). Axillary artery fibromuscular dysplasia in a symptomatic type B aortic dissection causing acute limb ischemia. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 8(4), 813-815. ()
    8. Droz NM, Lin J, Beach J, Vo C, Morrow K, Lyden SP, Hardy DM, Caputo FJ, Rowse J, Kirksey L, Smolock CJ (2021). Decreased transfusion requirements with use of acute normovolemic hemodilution in open aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg, 74(6), 1885-1893. ()
    9. Droz NM, Lyden SP, Smolock CJ, Rowse JW, Kirksey L, Caputo FJ (2020). Carotid endarterectomy remains safe in high-risk patients. J Vasc Surg, 73(5), 1675-1682.e4. ()
    10. Droz NM, Bini JK, Jafree KA, Matsuura JH (2017). Staged reconstruction of the inferior vena cava after gunshot injury. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 3(3), 136-138. ()
    11. Droz NM, Miner J, Pecchioni L (2017). An 18-cm unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 3(1), 16-19. ()
    12. Wohlauer MV, Moore EE, Droz NM, Harr J, Gonzalez E, Fragoso M, Silliman CC (2011). Hemodilution is not critical in the pathogenesis of the acute coagulopathy of trauma. J Surg Res, 173(1), 26-30. ()
    13. Harr JN, Moore EE, Wohlauer MV, Droz N, Fragoso M, Banerjee A, Silliman CC (2011). The acute coagulopathy of trauma is due to impaired initial thrombin generation but not clot formation or clot strength. J Surg Res, 170(2), 319-24. ()
    14. Smith ER, Lee MG, Winter B, Droz NM, Eissenberg JC, Shiekhattar R, Shilatifard A (2007). Drosophila UTX is a histone H3 Lys27 demethylase that colocalizes with the elongating form of RNA polymerase II. Mol Cell Biol, 28(3), 1041-6. ()

    Review

    1. Kabeil MS, Droz N, Mouawad NJ, Khetarpaul V, Afifi RO, Moore E, Wohlauer MV, VASC Team (2024). Vascular Surgeon Involvement in Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams: Barriers, Challenges, Concerns and the Imperative for Integration. [Review]. Ann Vasc Surg, 109, 326-337. ()

    Editorial

    1. Kirksey L, Droz NM, Vacharajani T, McLennan G, Clair DG, Lyden SP (2020). COVID era "essential surgery" dialysis access management considerations. J Vasc Surg, 72(6), 1845-1849. ()