Education
Medical School – Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Residency – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Fellowship – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Specializing In
Cardiologist in Mesa and Gilbert, AZ
Dr. Craig D. Robison is an interventional cardiologist dedicated to providing exceptional cardiovascular care, with a deep-rooted passion for improving patient’s lives.
Dr. Robison holds board certifications in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. He obtained his Doctorate of Medicine from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, followed by his internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Dr. Robison obtained his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University.
Dr. Robison’s expertise encompasses a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, with a particular focus on the treatment of chest pain, shortness of breath, coronary atherosclerotic disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension. Notably, he specializes in performing cardiac catheterizations using minimally invasive catheter-based techniques through the radial artery in the arm. His expertise also extends to the invasive evaluation of heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and valvular heart disease.
One of Dr. Robison’s key principles is involving patients in the decision-making process. He recognizes that each patient is unique, and he places great importance on listening to their thoughts and concerns, and working together to develop a care plan that best suits their needs. Dr. Robison’s compassionate approach to patient care ensures that individuals feel heard and valued throughout their healthcare journey.
With his patient-centered approach, extensive expertise, and commitment to compassionate care, Dr. Robison is a trusted healthcare provider. His genuine concern for his patients’ well-being and his ability to establish open and collaborative relationships make him a reliable partner in managing their cardiac health.
Awards & Honors:
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Member 2014
- ACP Utah Chapter Clinical Vignette Competition Grand Prize Winner 2014
- ACP Utah Chapter Poster Competition Grand Prize Winner 2013
- National Lipid Association Young Investigator Award Recipient 2013
- ACP Utah Chapter Poster Competition Grand Prize Winner 2012
- ACP National Associate Vignette Poster Competition Finalist 2012
- USC Keck Match Scholarship Recipient 2011
- USC Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Recipient 2008
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member 2005
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Member 2001
- Brigham Young University Heritage Scholarship Recipient 2000 – 2006
- Palo Verde High School Valedictorian 2000
- Palo Verde High School Student Body President 1999 – 2000
- Eagle Scout 1996
Publications:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
- CD Robison, TL Bair, BD Horne, RO McCubrey, DL Lappe, JB Muhlstein, JL Anderson. Hypothyroidism as a Risk Factor for Statin Intolerance. J Clin Lipidol. 2014;8(4):401-7. PMID 25110221
- CD Robison, RV Jivrajka, SR Bababeygy, W Fink, AA Sadun, J Sebag. Distinguishing dry from wet age-related macular degeneration using three-dimensional computer-automated threshold Amsler grid testing. Br J Ophthalmol. 2011; 95(10):1419-23. PMID: 21270434
- CD Robison, I Krebs, S Binder, IA Barbazetto, AI Kotsolis, LA Yannuzzi, AA Sadun, J Sebag. Vitreo-Macular Adhesion in Active and End-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Am J Ophthalmol. 2009; 148(1): 79-82.e2. PMID: 19327744
Abstracts
- J Al Danaf, J Wever-Pinzon, A Tandar, A Hoskoppal, CD Robison, IL Kraft, J Morshedzadeh, S Drakos, J Fang, J Turner, D Chaudhuri. Cardiopulmonary Presentation of a Patient with XXXY Syndrome. JACC. 2018;71(11):2444. Presented at the American College of Cardiology 2018 Scientific Sessions.
- CD Robison, A Tandar, TE Owan. Removal of Impella 3.5 CP While Retaining Vascular Access for Device Closure: A Case Report. Cardiovascular Research Foundation. 2015:1369. Presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics 2015
- CD Robison, I Have Walked 10,000 Miles and I Will Walk 10,000 More. 2014 American|College of Physicians Utah Chapter Clinical Vignette Competition. Grand Prize Winner
- CD Robison, HT May, BD Horne, DL Lappe, JB Muhlstein, JL Anderson. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor/Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Administration following Cardiac Catheterization Reduces Contrast-Induced Nephropathy. 2014 American College of Physicians National Associate Research Poster Competition. Finalist 2014
- CD Robison, HT May, BD Horne, DL Lappe, JB Muhlstein, JL Anderson. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor/Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Administration following Cardiac Catheterization Reduces Contrast-Induced Nephropathy. Circulation. 2013;128:A13863. Presented at the American Heart Association 2013 Scientific Sessions
- CD Robison, HT May, BD Horne, DL Lappe, JB Muhlstein, JL Anderson. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor/Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Administration following Cardiac Catheterization Reduces Contrast-Induced Nephropathy. 2013 American College of Physicians Utah Chapter Associate Poster Competition. Grand Prize Winner
- CD Robison, TL Bair, BD Horne, RO McCubrey, DL Lappe, JB Muhlestein, JL Anderson. Hypothyroidism and Statin Rechallenge in Males and Females with Statin Intolerance. J Clin Lipidol. 2013; 7(3):266-7. Presented at the National Lipid Association Annual Scientific Sessions. Young Investigator Award Recipient
- CD Robison. Conversion Disorder: It’s All in Your Head…Unless It’s Your Meds. 2013 American College of Physicians Utah Chapter Clinical Vignette Competition. Participant
- CD Robison, MP Grotzke. Acromegaly: Missing the Forest through Very Large Trees. 2013 American College of Physicians National Associate Vignette Poster Competition. Finalist 2013.
- CD Robison, MP Grotzke. Acromegaly: Missing the Forest through Very Large Trees. 2012 American College of Physicians Utah Chapter Associate Poster Competition. Grand Prize Winner
- CD Robison, M Mir-Kasimov. Not-So-“Idiopathic” Thrombocytopenia: Uncommon or Under- Recognized Reaction to a Common Drug? 2012 American College of Physicians National Associate Vignette Poster Competition. Finalist. 2012;551
- CD Robison, M Mir-Kasimov. Not-So-“Idiopathic” Thrombocytopenia: Uncommon or Under- Recognized Reaction to a Common Drug? 2012 American College of Physicians Utah Chapter Clinical Vignette Competition. Participant
- KA Ahmed, KR Tozer, CD Robison, M Wang, W Fink, AA Sadun, J Sebag. Macular Dysfunction and Structure in Macular Pucker with Good Visual Acuity. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2011; 52: E-Abstract 6627
- CD Robison, MY Wang, LM Cuzzo, M Niemeyer, W Fink, AA Sadun, J Sebag. Quantitative Correlation of Macular Structure by OCT-SLO With Function Using 3-D Computerized Threshold Amsler Grid in Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Macular Pucker. Invest Ophthalmol. Vis Sci. 2010 51: E-Abstract 6319
- MY Wang, LM Cuzzo, CD Robison, M Niemeyer, DT Nguyen, W Fink, AA Sadun, J Sebag. Quantifying the Effects of Macular Pucker Vitrectomy Surgery on Macular Structure and Function. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 51: E-Abstract 6318
- CD Robison, RV Jivrajka, SR Bababeygy, W Fink, AA Sadun, J Sebag. Distinguishing Dry vs. Wet AMD with 3-D Computer-automated Threshold Amsler Grid Test. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2009 50: E-Abstract 257
- KR Tozer, CD Robinson, D Aggarwal, FN Ross-Cisneros, MN Moraes-Filho, A Berezosky, SR Salomao, V Carelli, AA Sadun. Optic Nerve Size May Reflect Pattern of Axonal Degeneration in Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2009 50: E-Abstract 5350