Daniel V. Kinikini

Daniel V. Kinikini, MD, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He practices exclusively at the George Wahlen Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he was appointed Section Chief of Vascular Surgery in 2013.

• Education: MD (University of Utah School of Medicine, 1997), BS (University of Utah, 1993), United States Military Academy.

Dr. Kinikini's research focuses on secondary prevention in vascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm natural history. His publications span vascular surgery, orthopedic trauma, and hemodialysis access, emphasizing innovative surgical techniques and clinical outcomes.

His recent work includes studies on hemodialysis fistula maturation, pedicle screw removal with endovascular control, and IVC filter design modifications. These articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches bridging vascular surgery, orthopedics, and nephrology.

• Key Articles: 2016 case study on neurofibromatosis-related aneurysm, 2014 clinical trial on hemodialysis access, 2013 spine surgery case report.