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W. Bradford Rockwell
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W. Bradford Rockwell, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Plastic Surgery, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-7719
  • Dr. Bradford Rockwell is a Professor of Plastic Surgery and the Surgery Department Vice Chair for Academic Affairs at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. He specializes in all areas of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. His special interests include body contouring and breast surgery.

    Dr. Rockwell is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an oral board examiner for the certification process. In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Burn Association, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Plastic Surgery Research Council.

    In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Rockwell is involved in plastic surgery education.

    Dr. Rockwell is a native of Massachusetts, he graduated from Harvard University and Washington University School of Medicine. His general surgery training was served at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, postgraduate research at Massachusetts General Hospital, and his plastic surgery training completed at the University of Rochester in New York.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 81 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    July 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Rockwell is both a brilliant professional and a kind, gentle human being. He has been taking care of my leg for more than a year and has brought me to complete recovery. I am grateful for his skill and support and the healing culture at University Hospital.

    February 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He told me so I understood

    February 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is very knowledgeable and caring about you and your circumstances!!

    February 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Rockwell is both highly skilled as a surgeon and very kind and patient as a healthcare provider. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find his equal both in skill and care.

    January 18, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Rockwell took the time to explain the medical procedure and what to expect. He was very professional and made me feel that I was important and my questions were valid. I highly recommend him and have shared my positive experience with others.

    January 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is a gentleman and seems to truly care about his patients

    December 29, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is a great Surgeon. He's very kind, and funny. He has so many years of experience. I am thankful for him doing my surgeries.

    December 22, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Rockwell was very attentive and took the time to explain my condition in detail.

    November 23, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    This man is my hero. He allows me to do things that are safe but other plastic surgeons would not!

  • Dr. Bradford Rockwell is a Professor of Plastic Surgery and the Surgery Department Vice Chair for Academic Affairs at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. He specializes in all areas of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. His special interests include body contouring and breast surgery.

    Dr. Rockwell is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an oral board examiner for the certification process. In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Burn Association, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Plastic Surgery Research Council.

    In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Rockwell is involved in plastic surgery education.

    Dr. Rockwell is a native of Massachusetts, he graduated from Harvard University and Washington University School of Medicine. His general surgery training was served at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, postgraduate research at Massachusetts General Hospital, and his plastic surgery training completed at the University of Rochester in New York.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Certification LEAN Education Program for Physician Leaders - University of Utah David Eccles School of Business Postgraduate Certificate
    Leadership for Medical Professionals - University of Utah David Eccles School of Business Postgraduate Certificate
    Certification Business Principles for Health Care - Duke University Business School Postgraduate Certificate
    Hand Surgery - University of Rochester Fellow
    Chief Resident Plastic Surgery - University of Rochester Chief Resident
    Plastic Surgery - University of Rochester Resident
    Research Fellow Research - Massachusetts General Hospital Research Fellow
    General Surgery - Washington University Resident
    Internship General Surgery - Washington University Intern
    Medicine - Washington University M.D.
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Cincinnati
    Harvard University A.B.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Sudduth JD, Clinker C, Holdaway M, Marquez JL, Veith J, Wright T, Rockwell WB (2023). Surgical Management of Pachyonychia Congenita in a 3-Year-Old. Arch Plast Surg, 50(6), 573-577. (Read full article)
    2. Bertolaccini CM, Prazak AMB, Goodwin IA, Kwok A, Mendenhall SD, Rockwell WB, Agarwal J, Pannucci CJ (2021). Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Microvascular Surgery Patients Using Weight-Based Unfractionated Heparin Infusions. J Reconstr Microsurg, 38(5), 395-401. (Read full article)
    3. Tigue JA, Rockwell WB, Foreman KB, Mascaro SA (2021). Investigating the effects of flexor tendon shortening on active range of motion after finger tendon repair. Anat Rec (Hoboken), 305(5), 1231-1244. (Read full article)
    4. Pannucci CJ, Fleming KI, Bertolaccini C, Agarwal J, Rockwell WB, Mendenhall SD, Kwok A, Goodwin I, Gociman B, Momeni A (2021). Optimal Dosing of Prophylactic Enoxaparin after Surgical Procedures: Results of the Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled FIxed or Variable Enoxaparin (FIVE) Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg, 147(4), 947-958. (Read full article)
    5. Tieman JT, Nourian MM, Agbenorku P, Hoyte-Williams PE, Farhat B, Goodwin IA, Swistun L, Foreman KB, Rockwell WB (2021). Developing a Breast Reconstruction Program in a Resource-Constrained Ghanaian Teaching Hospital: Needs Assessment and Implementation. Ann Plast Surg, 86(2), 129-131. (Read full article)
    6. Holoyda KA, Farhat B, Lalonde DH, Owusu-Danso O, Agbenorku P, Hoyte-Williams PE, Rockwell WB (2020). Creating an Outpatient, Local Anesthetic Hand Operating Room in a Resource-Constrained Ghanaian Hospital Builds Surgical Capacity and Financial Stability. Ann Plast Surg, 84(4), 385-389. (Read full article)
    7. Veith J, Collier W, Rockwell WB, Pannucci C (2019). Direct Comparison of Patient-completed and Physician-completed Caprini Scores for Plastic Surgery Patients. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 7(8), e2363. (Read full article)
    8. Bertolaccini CM, Prazak AMB, Agarwal J, Goodwin IA, Rockwell WB, Pannucci CJ (2018). Adequacy of Fixed-Dose Heparin Infusions for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention after Microsurgical Procedures. J Reconstr Microsurg, 34(9), 729-734. (Read full article)
    9. Simpson AM, Rockwell WT, Freedman RA, Rockwell WB (2018). Salvage of Threatened Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: Case Series and Review of Literature. Ann Plast Surg, 81(3), 340-343. (Read full article)
    10. Pannucci CJ, Fleming KI, Agarwal J, Rockwell WB, Prazak AM, Momeni A (2018). The Impact of Once- versus Twice-Daily Enoxaparin Prophylaxis on Risk for Venous Thromboembolism and Clinically Relevant Bleeding. Plast Reconstr Surg, 142(1), 239-249. (Read full article)
    11. Pannucci CJ, Fleming KI, Momeni A, Prazak AM, Agarwal J, Rockwell WB (2018). Twice-Daily Enoxaparin among Plastic Surgery Inpatients: An Examination of Pharmacodynamics, 90-Day Venous Thromboembolism, and 90-Day Bleeding. Plast Reconstr Surg, 141(6), 1580-1590. (Read full article)
    12. Mehta ST, Agarwal C, Siddiqi F, Rockwell WB, Gociman BR (2018). The Benefit of a Formal Plastic Surgery In-Service Conference. J Surg Educ, 75(4), 1058-1061. (Read full article)
    13. Pannucci CJ, Rockwell WB, Ghanem M, Fleming KI, Momeni A, Agarwal J (2017). Inadequate Enoxaparin Dosing Predicts 90-Day Venous Thromboembolism Risk among Plastic Surgery Inpatients: An Examination of Enoxaparin Pharmacodynamics. Plast Reconstr Surg, 139(4), 1009-1020. (Read full article)
    14. Stewart CM, Garlick J, Mcmullin J, Siddiqi F, Crombie C, Rockwell WB, Gociman B (2015). Surgical Excision of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in an Elderly Veteran's Affairs Population. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 2(12), e277. (Read full article)
    15. Rockwell WB (2014). Commentary: two-stage surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa: staged artificial dermis and skin grafting. Dermatol Surg, 40(2), 116-7. (Read full article)
    16. Soni P, Stern CA, Foreman KB, Rockwell WB (2009). Advances in extensor tendon diagnosis and therapy. Plast Reconstr Surg, 123(2), 52e-57e. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Rockwell WB, Ley E (2009). Abdominal Flaps. In Rayan GM, Chung KS (Eds.), Flap Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity: A Master Skils Publication. Chicago: American Society of Surgery of the Hand.
    2. Kerr-Valentic MA, Rockwell WB (2009). Rotational and Transposition Flaps. In Rayan GM, Chung KC (Eds.), Flap Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity: A Master Skills Publication. Chicago: American Society of Surgery of the Hand.
    3. Crombie C, Galaria I, Stern C, Rockwell WB (2009). Breast Reduction Techniques and Outcomes. In Shiffman M (Ed.), Mastopexy and Breast Reduction (pp. 267-274). Berlin: Springer.
    4. Rockwell WB, Wray RC (2009). Joint Dislocations and Ligament Injuries. In Weinzweig J (Ed.), Plastic Surgery Secrets, 2nd Ed. Philadelphia: Hanley and Belfus.

    Letter

    1. Rockwell WB, Haidenberg J, Foreman K (2009). Thumb replantation using arterial conduit graft and dorsal vein transposition. Reply to Letter to the Editor. [Letter to the editor]. Plast Reconstr Surg.