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Patient Rating:

4.5 out of 5

69 Patient Ratings
6 Patient Comments

Ram Nirula, M.D., M.P.H.

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

Dr. Nirula's clinical interests lie in general surgery with a specific interest in chronic pain from rib fractures, hernias, abdominal wall reconstruction, emergency and urgent surgical conditions.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 581-2232 University Hospital
General Surgery, Clinic 5
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Associate Professor
Academic Divisions General Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surg Critical Care)

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
4.6
My confidence in doctor
4.6
Time doctor spent with me
4.2
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.6
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.5
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.4
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.6
Wait time at clinic
4.4
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.6

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.

April 15, 2013

anesthesiologist Dr. Bott was the greatest. He answered all my questions and explained the anesthesia proceedure for surgery. My recovery time was less. Nurses were good

January 21, 2013

Both dr Nirula and dr Bartline have been very kind and they have included me in all decisions about my healthcare plan.

November 15, 2012

I asked if he would write out my limitations, even on a prescription pad and was told "No, we have secretaries that fill out all forms" Although he did write a work release.

September 03, 2012

surgeon, anesthesiologist and surgical nurse came in and introduced themselves and told me what was going to happen and answered my questions.

May 10, 2012

I learned to trust Dr. Nirula and his skills as a surgeon. I would recommend him to any of my friends in the future.

March 29, 2012

I felt like all my questions and concerns were addressed.