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Patient Rating:

4.7 out of 5

72 Patient Ratings
8 Patient Comments

David A. Bull, M.D.

Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Bio

David Bull, MD, is a member of the Thoracic Oncology Program, a joint effort between Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. The program was developed to offer consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for all chest cancers. Bull is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery; program director of the Thoracic Surgery Residency Program for the University of Utah Health Sciences Center; and chief of cardiothoracic surgery at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center.

In his clinical practice, Bull specializes in heart, lung, and esophageal surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and the implantation of mechanical circulatory support devices, or "artificial" hearts. His clinical research includes lung and esophageal cancer and gene therapy for heart disease and heart failure.

In 1985, Bull received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He completed residencies in general surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, and the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. He went on to complete fellowships in vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Arizona and University of Utah, respectively. He joined the University of Utah School of Medicine faculty in 1994.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 581-5311 University Hospital
Cardiovascular Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Professor
Academic Divisions Cardiothoracic Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Vascular Surg)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surg Critical Care)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surg)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.8
My confidence in doctor
4.8
Time doctor spent with me
4.6
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.7
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.7
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.7
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.7
Wait time at clinic
4.2
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.8

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

March 29, 2013

Dr. Bulls said he would call me the next day with the lab results and he would pass the exam info on to my primary care doctor. I have not heard anything nor has my doctor.

November 30, 2012

This visit was concerning a post surgery condition which has been ongoing for 4 years. Perhaps it is my fault that I allowed this to go on for 4 years before I contacted Dr Bull, however I had continuously mentioned it to the referring doctor.

October 24, 2012

I have already recommended Dr. Bull to others.

August 27, 2012

I absolutely love Dr. Bull! He is such a great doctor and surgeon anyone could ever hope to have!!! He saved my life in 2005. I wouldn't be here without him! Thank you Dr. Bull for everything!!!

April 24, 2012

They go the extra mile and ALWAYS make sure I have the proper paperwork, etc. before I leave. This is tremendous!!

April 17, 2012

I have already recommended them to my co-worker that is having heart issues.

March 13, 2012

Dr Bull was very patient, he took the time to answer all my questions.

March 06, 2012

Dr. Bull is a very caring physcian. He makes you feel like you are the only patient he has.