Larry Allen, MD
Professor, Medicine-Cardiology

Associate Head, Clinical Affairs, Cardiology
Medical Director, Advanced Heart Failure
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Clinic (720) 848-5300
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Cardiology

Practice Locations

UCHealth Heart Failure Program - Anschutz
12505 E. 16th Ave
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-5300
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UCHealth Heart & Vascular Center - Anschutz
12505 E. 16th Ave
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-5300
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UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Cardiology - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (2020)
  • Cardiology - General Cardiology, Board Certification (2020)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2004)
  • American Society of Echocardiography, Level III, Board Certification (2007)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Heart and Circulation
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Failure
  • Surgery
  • Heart Transplant Surgery
Clinical Interest for Patients
Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation, Mechanical Circulatory Support / Ventricular Assist Devices

Personal Interests
Everything Colorado! Trail Running (Pike's Peak 4x), Marathon running (Napa 2022, 3:08), skiing (powder days preferred).

Volunteer Activities
Trustee, Boettcher Foundation (2009-2018). Trustee, Presidents Leadership Class, CU Boulder (2018-2027).

Public Speaking
Yes
Frequent national talks on evidence-based care (2022 ACC/AHA/HFSA Heart Failure Guidelines), shared decision making (https://patientdecisionaid.org/), and advanced / end-of-life care.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Harvard Medical School (2001)

Graduate Schools:
  • MHS, Duke University (2008)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (1994)

Internships:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Program (2002)

Residency Program:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Program, General Cardiology (2004)

Fellowships:
  • Duke University Hospital Program, General Cardiology (2008)

Recognition & Awards

  • Top Doctor in Denver 2012-2022, 5280 Magazine (2022)
    Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
  • Member, ASCI, American Society of Clinical Investigation (2020)
  • Pioneer Award, Medical Staff, University of Colorado Hospital, UCHealth (2010)
    For co-creation of the Heart Failure Task force to address quality metrics
  • Outstanding Cardiology Faculty Award, Fellows, Division of Cardiology (2009)
  • Chief Fellow, Duke Clinical Research Institute (2007)

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology (ACC), Fellow (FACC)
  • American Heart Association (AHA), Fellow (FAHA)
  • American Society of Clinical Investigation (ASCI), Inductee
  • American Society of Echocardiography, Diplomat
  • Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), FHFSA

Teaching

  • Associate Director for Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Fellowship (2022)
    School of Medicine, Medicine
  • Cardiology Fellowship Selection Committee (2022)
    School of Medicine, Medicine
  • Lecturer / Instructor (2008)
    School of Medicine, Medicine
    Heart failure pathophysiology

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Allen%20LA%22%5BAuthor%5D%20AND%20%22Heart%20Failure%22
Grants
  • Strategically Focused Research Network, EPIC-HF Trial (2016)
    AHA, $4000000
  • Supporting Shared Decision Making for Patients with Heart Failure Offered a Left Ventricular Assist Device -- The DECIDE-LVAD Trial (2014)
    PCORI, $2000000
  • K23 Optimizing Longitudinal Medication Use to Reduce Heart Failure Rehospitalization (2011)
    NIH NHLBI, $650000
  • Scientist Development Award (2010)
    AHA, $308000
  • Cerebrovascular, Heart Failure, and Rheumatic Heart Disease Interventions Strategy Initiative, University of Zimbabwe (2010)
    NIH MEPI, $3000000
Research interests for Patients:
Outcomes Research, Risk Prediction, Readmission, Transitions of Care, Shared Decision Making

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation, Mechanical Circulatory Support / Ventricular Assist Devices

Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am a physician-scientist who finds synergies between direct care of patients, operations, and health policy research. I am the Interim Division Head for Cardiology (2022), Associate Head for Clinical Affairs (2017), Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure (2014), and Co-Director of the Colorado Program for Patient Centered Decisions at the University of Colorado (2012). My interests include anticipating progression into end-stage heart failure (advanced Stage D) and then helping patients make tough choices regarding invasive therapies and palliative options. I lead the PCORI-funded DECIDE-LVAD trial on patient decision support and the AHA-funded EPIC-HF trial on patient engagement in medication prescribing. I remain clinically grounded by regularly seeing patients with heart failure, LVADs, and transplants, and am consistently voted as one of Denver’s “Top Doctors” in 5280 Magazine.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-5300
Fax Phone: (720) 848-5301

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