Miguel A. Chavez Cavazos, MD

Miguel Chavez, MD is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist at Intermountain Health’s McKay-Dee Heart Failure Clinic in Ogden, Utah. He’s bilingual in Spanish and English, and supports patients in Ogden, North Ogden, South Weber, northern Davis County, and surrounding communities, with clinical interests in advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathies (all etiologies), cardiac amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiogenic shock, heart transplant, and mechanical circulatory support. He enjoys working with patients and understanding their unique needs to provide the right care.

At the heart of his practice, Dr. Chavez is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that is both compassionate and culturally sensitive. He strives to understand each patient’s unique background, values, and needs, ensuring that every individual feels respected, heard, and supported throughout their healthcare journey. Being fluent in Spanish, he can connect with Spanish-speaking patients, build trusting relationships with them, and help them understand diagnosis.

Outside the clinic, the Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico native enjoys swimming, snowboarding, basketball, and spending time with his wife and son.

Conditions Treated: 

• Advanced heart failure, including advanced therapies evaluation (LVAD and heart
  transplant)
• Heart failure/cardiomyopathies
• Cardiogenic shock
• Cardiac amyloidosis
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Procedures Performed: 

• Transesophageal echocardiogram
• Transthoracic echocardiogram
• Right heart catheterization