Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Cardiologists in Utah, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every cardiology physician with active credentialing in Utah. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    James Zebrack, MD

    CardiologyUtah, UT21+ years in practice

    James Zebrack, MD, practices cardiology in Utah, UT. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Rodney Badger, MD

    CardiologyGeorgia, GA20+ years in practice

    Rodney Badger, MD, practices cardiology in Georgia, GA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Edward Gilbert, MD

    Addiction MedicineUtah, UT20+ years in practice

    Edward Gilbert, MD, practices internal medicine in Utah, UT. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Rudolf Otrusinik, MD

    CardiologyUtah, UT20+ years in practice

    Rudolf Otrusinik, MD, practices cardiology in Utah, UT. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Cory Nitzel, MD

    CardiologyUtah, UT19+ years in practice

    Cory Nitzel, MD, practices cardiology in Utah, UT. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  6. #6

    Waseem Jaffrani, MD

    CardiologyTexas, TX19+ years in practice

    Waseem Jaffrani, MD, practices cardiology in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  7. #7

    Andrija Vidic, DO

    CardiologyUtah, UT16+ years in practice

    Andrija Vidic, DO, practices cardiology in Utah, UT. NPI-verified active practice since 2010.

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  8. #8

    Mehmet Akkaya, MD

    CardiologyUtah, UT14+ years in practice

    Mehmet Akkaya, MD, practices cardiology in Utah, UT. NPI-verified active practice since 2012.

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