Dr. Larry A. Allen is a nationally recognized cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where he has served as Division Head for Cardiology since 2023. His career centers on improving outcomes for patients living with advanced heart failure, with particular emphasis on shared decision‑making, evidence‑based treatment delivery, and transitions of care.

Dr. Allen is widely known for leading major multi‑center clinical trials, including the PCORI‑funded DECIDE‑LVAD and I‑I‑CAPTAIN studies, which examine how patients and caregivers navigate complex choices around ventricular assist devices and heart failure therapies. His research portfolio also includes the AHA‑funded EPIC‑HF trial, which focuses on enhancing patient engagement in heart failure medication management.

A Colorado native, Dr. Allen trained at Harvard Medical School, completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and pursued advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology training at Duke University. He has been recognized annually since 2012 as one of Denver’s “Top Doctors” in 5280 Magazine and is a Fellow of the ACC, AHA, HFSA, and an elected member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation.

Dr. Allen is deeply committed to patient‑centered care, mentorship, and advancing equitable cardiovascular health.