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Patient Rating:

4.8 out of 5

61 Patient Ratings
22 Patient Comments

Shamus R. Carr, M.D., FACS

Bio

Shamus R. Carr, MD, FACS, has a strong interest in minimally invasive approaches to thoracic diseases of the lung and esophagus. He performs both flexible and rigid bronchoscopy for tumors of the airway. He is the only surgeon in the greater Salt Lake area that routinely does video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomies (VATS) for early stage lung cancer. His research focus is clinical outcomes and prognostic markers in early stage lung cancer.

For diseases of the esophagus, he uses endoscopic therapies for Barrett's esophagus and early stage esophageal cancer. He performs minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer that does not respond to endoscopic esophageal preservation techniques. He also does surgery for complicated gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernias.

He received a medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire. His residency in general surgery and a two-year translational research fellowship in thoracic surgery were completed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery specializing in thoracic surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Additionally, he has served overseas with the U.S. Navy as a surgeon.

Dr. Carr practices at both the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 587-4470 Huntsman Cancer Hospital
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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(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 - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Radiology - Adjunct Assistant Professor
Academic Divisions Cardiothoracic Surgery
Clinical Radiology
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery

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
4.7
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.8
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.8
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.9
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.8
Wait time at clinic
3.6
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.

April 23, 2013

Dr. Carr and his staff have always treated me with kindness and respect.

April 16, 2013

Time constraints beyond the physician's control impact the physician/patient relationship. Nonetheless, Dr Carr is attentive and informative in his interactions. I feel fortunate and grateful to havehim as my lung surgeon.

April 15, 2013

Appt. with Dr Carr was excellent.

April 15, 2013

Dr. Carr was friendly, professional and informative. Dr. Carr was willing to spend the time to answer question from myself as well as my wife. Dr. Carr and his staff are the best healthcare providers I have had the opportunity to work with.

April 02, 2013

Even though the doctor was behind, he took all the time necessary to discuss my particular medical problem. I never felt rushed. I feel very confident in his ability to care for me in the near future.

April 01, 2013

While I would hope to never have to refer a friend for your services I would without hesitation if they needed it.

March 26, 2013

Dr. Carr is dedicated, and very complete in his care. The best surgeon I have ever met and I have known many. I have absolute confidence in him.

March 06, 2013

Professional, competent, and took the time to answer my questions.

February 12, 2013

Dr. Carr was early. We talked about my surgery, results etc. We planned for my care over the next year. We had a quick but very good visit. He is upbeat, a good doc and a nice guy.

February 11, 2013

Dr. Carr is very competent and caring. He will stay with you as long as it takes to make sure all of your questions/concerns are answered.

December 17, 2012

We don't have any problems at this point and don't expect too, but we are barely starting into this so we don't know if we would recommend him or not yet. This question should be at the end of all treatments.

December 17, 2012

Dr. Carr's staff are wonderful. They have made this experience bearable. They make you feel at ease throughout the visit.

November 26, 2012

Dr. Carr's staff

October 08, 2012

I HIGHLY recommend all of the Wonderfull Doctors and their assistants, who worked with me in the oporating room, and out on the floor. They are the BEST!!!! I/we Thank you all so very much, for saving my sister in February, and for doing such a great job on myself. I feel wonderfull.

September 12, 2012

The doctor was running a little behind so he was in a bit of a hurry.

August 28, 2012

Dr. Shamus Carr and his team are absolutely incredible. I have the upmost respect for Dr. Carr and his team. I was treated with respect, concern and compassion. I am so grateful to have been Dr. Carr's patient.

August 06, 2012

Especially appreciated Dr Carr

July 31, 2012

I could not have asked for any better treatment than what I recieved at the Huntsman. I HIGHLY recomment the Huntsman and their staff to anyone I know.

July 16, 2012

Dr Carr and his staff are the best.

July 09, 2012

I have complete confidence in Dr. Carr and his team.

June 18, 2012

I and my sister have NEVER had a bad experience at the Huntsman or the U of U.The care and concern of the staff,is above and beyond! I/we have great respect and gratitude for them all.

April 25, 2012

Again, Dr. Shamus Carr is AMAZING!!! I would gladly refer him to anybody that needed any type of Thoracic surgery.