
Kristin L. Thanavaro, MD
Cardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliation
- Lutheran Hospital
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- Platte Valley Hospital
About Kristin L. Thanavaro
About The Provider
Dr. Kristin Thanavaro earned her Bachelor of Arts in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University. She graduated with honors with a Doctor of Medicine from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Thanavaro completed an internal medicine residency with the University of Maryland Medical Center and a cardiology fellowship from The Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. She is board-certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. After more than a decade of practicing medicine, Dr. Thanavaro’s clinical interests include preventive cardiology, hypertension management, women’s health, echocardiography, and nuclear stress testing.
“I will always strive to do what is best for my patients.”
When not working, Dr. Thanavaro enjoys spending time with her husband, young daughter, and dogs. They like trying new restaurants, traveling, and cheering on the Colorado Avalanche.
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Locations
- Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular - Golden
- 400 Indiana Street, Suite 390, Golden, CO 80401
- Get Directions
- phone: 303-272-0500
- fax: 303-238-5258
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University, Cardiology, 2014
- Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2011
- Medical School: George Washington University, 2008
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS
- Cigna
- Clear Spring
- Cofinity
- Colorado Access
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Denver Health
- First Health/Coventry
- Friday Health Plans
- Humana
- InnovAge PACE
- Kaiser (limited coverage)
- Meritain via Aetna Network
- Pinnacol Assurance
- Prime Health Services Inc
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans
- SCL Lutheran Hospice
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TriWest
- United Healthcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
330 ratings, 33 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
I’m very pleased with my new cardiologist. She listens. She takes action when needed after looking at the big picture.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Her medical expertise,care and understanding guided me to an ablation for my Afib. I feel so much better after the procedure. I'm thankful she is my cardiologist!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
To date I've had only one face-to-face appointment with Dr Thanavaro and I will return to her in the future if needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Took time to explain my health level. Also help with cost of my medication, supplying me with some samples.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
she answered all my questions, but seemed in a bit of a rush.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Could not have received better care from her! She's truly amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
She is very compassionte
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
She listens to issues you have and is very receptive. She has a great sense of humor and makes you at ease when discussing your issues and how to deal with them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
I will certainly use her as my MD. in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
She is great! Takes the time to listen, and I never feel rushed. Very respectful. Very skilled and thorough. Am comfortable in discussing everything candidly with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
She is the best. Takes her time, I didn't feel rushed, all my questions are answered, she's so intelligent and knowledgeable, with terrific "bedside manner"
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
I told her my concerns and she explained what to look into and what is a needed update
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
She actually cares about her patients and there's not very many people that are doctors that do that so I'm thankful and I'm blessed that she is my heart doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr Thanavaro is always very communicative and open, and I appreciate her human-centered approach to care. When she makes recommendations, she's great at providing alternatives that accommodate my other conditions and support needs. She is very willing to talk things through in detail and I never feel rushed out of her exam room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
She made sure that I got all my questions answered, and did a full exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr. Thanavaro listens to my concerns and.we talk about them Dr Thanavaro is a great cardiologist an I respect her professional skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
She is an excellent doctor who know how to listen and provide complex info in an effective manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Very thorough, good listener, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Asked good questions, took enuf time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Could not be more satisfied with the care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Can't get any better! She's the best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Listened, provided informative health information, knowledgeable, helpful, and professional in all aspects
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Under Dr Thanavaro's care my afib is well controlled. I'm better able to deal with episodes and am fully informed of additional forms of treatment if needed. She really listens to me and answers all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Excellent listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
She is friendly and easy to talk to and competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Very personal and easy to communicate with. Listens intently.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Courteous and professional. Explained things in a way that was easy to understand. Awesome Dr. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
I was really scared at first but everything that happened and how we dealt with it was caring and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
She's wonderful, knowledgeable and caring!