Manifesto
The stress of a demanding career combined with the responsibilities of family and life can take a toll on anyone—it certainly did on me. After years of intense professional training and a high-volume medical practice, I realized my own health was spiraling out of control. As an Interventional Cardiologist, I saw young people lose their lives all too often, yet here I was a total wreck—overweight, metabolically unhealthy, and already facing chronic medical issues at the age of 40.
Around this time, one of my closest childhood friends passed away unexpectedly. Many of my friends started worrying about their own health risks and reached out for advice on where to turn. Practicing out of state, I thought about who I could refer them to—and came up empty.
That's why I founded CARDIOSTRONG MD. It’s a program meant to be a health reset via a direct physician-patient partnership focused on preventive and proactive health.
It’s relationship-based medicine with a one-on-one setup: just you and me. It’s a deep dive into your health, but once on track it’s meant to be your lifestyle, not your obsession. While designed for busy executives and professionals in mind, this program is for anyone ready to invest in their health.
Our core focus is developing a healthy, active lifestyle by combating metabolic dysfunction and integrating strength and fitness training into daily life. By doing so, we work to reduce cardiac risk, minimize the risk of insulin resistance, obtain and maintain an ideal weight and prevent chronic disease.
Life and aging throws unexpected health challenges. We all will face a critical moment in our health at some point. Together, we’ll get stronger, fitter, and more metabolically healthy so when that time comes, we’ll be ready to face such challenges head on.
I look forward to joining you on this journey.
Stay Strong,
Troy Badger, MD
Manifesto
Dr. Troy Badger is a quadruple-board certified preventive cardiologist and internist.
Dr. Troy Badger is a quadruple-board certified preventive cardiologist and internist, as well as the founder of Cardiostrong MD. He brings over 15 years of diverse clinical experience in interventional and preventive cardiology, internal medicine, obesity medicine, and cardiometabolic health to his practice.
A former collegiate athlete with an extensive background in performance training, Dr. Badger emphasizes the importance of incorporating both cardiovascular and strength training into treatment plans to improve metabolic dysfunction, reduce cardiac risk, and achieve optimal health performance.
His goal is simple: to help his patients stay Cardiostrong.
CardioStrong is a private clinic and performance lab
Undergraduate Education
Columbia University
Brigham Young University
Medical Education and Training
University of Utah School of Medicine
University of Utah Internal Medicine
University of Utah Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
University of Utah Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
Board Certifications
General Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Obesity Medicine
The stress of a demanding career combined with the responsibilities of family and life can take a toll on anyone—it certainly did on me.
Dr. Troy Badger
Our Clinic
CardioStrong
CardioStrong is a private clinic and performance lab located in Provo, Utah, near the mouth of Provo Canyon, with quick and easy access from both Park City and Salt Lake City.
Our innovative center provides advanced on-site diagnostic testing to give you a complete picture of your cardiovascular and physical wellness. This includes VO2 Max testing, often combined with traditional cardiac stress testing, to evaluate your cardiorespiratory health. We also perform echocardiography to assess your heart’s pump function and identify any valve or structural issues that may put you at short or long-term risk.
We perform advanced ultrasound imaging to evaluate for calcium or plaque buildup in your arteries, giving us valuable insight into your overall vascular health.
Unlike traditional clinics, we also provide on-site strength, mobility, and balance testing through our specialized training platform, giving you a fuller view of your overall performance and wellness.
CardioStrong is a boutique clinic, meaning your experience is completely private. No other patients are scheduled during your appointment. There are no waiting rooms, on-time appointments, and the concierge-level care you deserve.
