About
Dr. Troy Badger is a quadruple board-certified cardiologist, internist, and founder of Cardiostrong MD in Provo, Utah. He holds certifications in General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. His entire medical training took place at the University of Utah, where he completed his Internal Medicine residency, Cardiovascular Disease fellowship, and Interventional Cardiology fellowship. He earned his undergraduate degrees from Columbia University and Brigham Young University before entering the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Dr. Badger brings over 15 years of clinical experience across interventional cardiology, preventive cardiology, and cardiometabolic health. A former collegiate athlete, he integrates cardiovascular and strength training into every patient care plan. His clinical passions center on metabolic dysfunction, cardiac risk reduction, obesity medicine, and human performance optimization. His personal health journey in his early forties, combined with the unexpected loss of a close childhood friend, drove him to build a practice focused entirely on proactive, preventive care. He treats conditions including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, hypertension, obesity, and valvular heart disease.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Columbia University; Brigham Young University
Medical School
University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Utah
Fellowship
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, University of Utah; Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, University of Utah
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Badger right for?
Dr. Badger works well with executives, high-performing professionals, and endurance athletes who want a proactive approach to heart health. Adults managing metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, obesity, or elevated cardiac risk will find his clinical focus directly relevant. He is a strong fit for patients who want detailed diagnostic testing alongside personalized exercise and nutrition planning. Patients with established cardiac conditions such as coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, or valvular disease also benefit from his interventional cardiology background.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Badger treats a wide range of cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. These include coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, and metabolic associated fatty liver disease. He also works with patients who have no diagnosed condition but want to reduce their long-term cardiac and metabolic risk.
Dr. Badger holds four board certifications: General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. This combination reflects his broad clinical training and his focus on treating the whole patient, not just the heart.
Dr. Badger completed all of his postgraduate training at the University of Utah. His training included an Internal Medicine residency, a Cardiovascular Disease fellowship, and an Interventional Cardiology fellowship. He earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and his undergraduate degrees from Columbia University and Brigham Young University.
0, a proactive and preventive approach to health. He focuses on identifying and addressing root causes of metabolic and cardiovascular disease before they progress. He also integrates strength and fitness training into patient care plans, drawing on his own background as a collegiate athlete.
Yes. Many of Dr. Badger's patients have no diagnosed heart condition. He works with health-conscious adults who want comprehensive cardiac and metabolic risk assessments, personalized prevention plans, and ongoing performance optimization.
Dr. Badger uses advanced diagnostics including VO2 max testing, echocardiography, coronary artery calcium scanning, cardiac stress testing, coronary CT angiography, vascular plaque ultrasound, carotid intima-media thickness testing, DEXA scan body composition analysis, and advanced lipid and insulin resistance panels. He tailors the testing protocol to each patient's health profile and goals.
Yes. Dr. Badger holds licensure in more than 40 states and sees patients virtually through telehealth. He also conducts in-person and concierge visits throughout Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Patients can reach him directly via phone, text, or email around the clock.
Dr. Badger is a former collegiate athlete with extensive experience in performance training. He applies that background directly to his sports cardiology work. His Endurance Athlete Program specifically addresses cardiac risks associated with high-intensity endurance training, including arrhythmias, coronary artery atherosclerosis, and structural heart changes.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026