W. Bradford Rockwell,
MD
Vice-Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Surgery
Languages Spoken: English
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.
Clinical Locations
Plastic Surgery, Area E
801-581-7719
Fax: (801) 581-5794
Specialties
- Plastic Surgery, Facial
- Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic
- Microsurgery
- Flap Surgery
- Wound Healing
- Plastic Surgery, Laser
- Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery, Hand Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Frostbite
- Breast Reconstruction
- Cosmetic Breast Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
- Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Hand
- Plastic Surgery, Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Plastic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider 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 care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Being Incl uded in discussion a delightful exception to the usual
UofU Patient
September 19, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Rockwell, his assistant that day ( I cant remember her name but she was AWESOME. I was there [DATE REMOVED] ) and Carol Naylor were all wonderful! They gave me all of the information and options I need to make an informed decision.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Rockwell & Dr. Anderson were absolutely FABULOUS!! They are the perfect combination of knowledgeable, energetic, compassionate and encouraging!!
UofU Patient
July 10, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Had a 4th yr. Med student (Graham) and Dr. Rockwell both were very competent and professional. Felt comfortable talking with both of them and felt like they listened to me and my concerns.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I feel like they didn't care at all and told me to come back in 2 weeks because they were running later. Just wanted to get me out of there.
UofU Patient
June 21, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good experience
UofU Patient
May 09, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Rockwell quickly resolved my issue, which was a stitch that had surfaced in my nailbed. Gave thorough instructions on post-care of area as well.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I'm not a huge fan of telehealth type appointments, but this was quite convenient considering the weather, my drive time and recent surgery.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Rockwell is patent and caringExcellent bedside manner
UofU Patient
March 05, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I would highly recommend U of U!
UofU Patient
February 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
He did not know why I had booked the appointment, the resident had to inform him. He had not reviewed my record. (I was changing to this doctor because my previous physician had left the University). He bad mouthed the previous physician, while not even finding out exactly what procedure that physician had performed. I will be seeking a new hand doctor for my arthritis concerns.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The wound did not came out as it should be or the surgery did not came come out as they expect it and for myself too
UofU Patient
January 24, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Rockwell really took his time to discuss treatment options and answered all questions.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The doctor took the time to explain what would be done and asked my opinion of what I would like and need to do to get better.
UofU Patient
November 05, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I would have liked him to go into more detail. I'm not sure what size I'm looking at after having the tummy tuck, I don't know if I need to lose more before the surgery, I'm not sure if I should go to a specialist. However, this is the only additional information I would have liked him to include. I feel he is extremely competent and knowledgeable and I'm 100% comfortable with him, I know this isn't his first time, but it's mine and I should have liked much more info.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Very good
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good experience
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent job from all of the staff. I didn't feel rushed and they answered all of my questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The student Or PA was better then the doctor. I was concerned over pain and the doctor was like it's not that bad. It's like a A cesarean not that bad
UofU Patient
July 04, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
With the way I was treated all my concerns were handled and answered the doctor and the nurse was very thorough I am very excited for the future now my eyes are wide open I understand my condition thank you to the doctor I will be talking to my friends about my experience with your university and this website.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I had previously reviewed Dr. Rockwell after my first time meeting with him and reviewed him poorly and I wish I could scratch that now. I think I had an incredibly hard time reading him as a person and I was getting an incredibly vulnerable procedure done. If I had had more time with him I think I may have been able to solve my communication issues with him. Because this has been one of the many follow up appointments we've had and he is an incredible doctor. Very kind and intelligent, I like to hear what he has to say. He gives good, straight forward advice and I feel comfortable in his presence now. Top tier doctor.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
He spent the time I needed to feel comfortable! I could tell he was listening to me and explained everything to me.
UofU Patient
May 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
learned more about my disease and what happens with the progression of it.
UofU Patient
April 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
would choose Dr Rockwell again if the need arose
UofU Patient
March 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I belive the doctors name was Rockwell. I dont want to be mean at all and I don't want to hurt his feelings. But im literally a model and people see and talk to me about my body all the time. and this doctor made me feel so terrible about myself and I felt like such an idiot. it felt like he didn't listen to me at all. I was really anxious the whole time and really tried to just smile and be happy, and maybe that came off wrong, but I just felt really alone and unheard. I don't feel like he took me seriously. maybe it was miscommunication but I feel nervous to go back. I liked the premed student and his attentiveness more
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Rockwell is the best!
UofU Patient
December 08, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
it was great
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.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Plastic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Research Interests
- Microvascular Reconstruction of the Hand and Foot
- Flap Reconstruction of Traumatic Wounds
- Surgical Salvage of Infected Pacemakers
Education History
| Certification | University of Utah David Eccles School of Business LEAN Education Program for Physician Leaders Postgraduate Certificate, 2013 |
| Certification | University of Utah David Eccles School of Business Leadership for Medical Professionals Postgraduate Certificate, 2011 |
| Certification | Duke University Business School Business Principles for Health Care Postgraduate Certificate, 2010 |
| Fellowship | University of Rochester Hand Surgery Fellow, 1992 |
| Chief Resident | University of Rochester Plastic Surgery Chief Resident, 1991 |
| Residency | University of Rochester Plastic Surgery Resident, 1990 |
| Research Fellow | Massachusetts General Hospital Research Research Fellow, 1989 |
| Residency | Washington University General Surgery Resident, 1987 |
| Internship | Washington University General Surgery Intern, 1985 |
| Professional Medical | Washington University Medicine M.D., 1984 |
| Professional Medical | University of Cincinnati Medicine , 1982 |
| Undergraduate | Harvard University A.B., 1980 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rockwell WB (2014). Commentary: two-stage surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa: staged artificial dermis and skin grafting. Dermatol Surg, 40(2), 116-7.
- Soni P, Stern CA, Foreman KB, Rockwell WB (2009). Advances in extensor tendon diagnosis and therapy. Plast Reconstr Surg, 123(2), 52e-57e.
Book Chapter
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rockwell WB, Wray RC (2009). Joint Dislocations and Ligament Injuries. In Weinzweig J (Ed.), Plastic Surgery Secrets, 2nd Ed. Philadelphia: Hanley and Belfus.
Letter
- 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.
Global Impact
Awards & Honors
| Honorary Fellow | Ghana |
Grand Rounds
| Rockwell WB: Arterial Condiut Grafts, University of Alberta Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Alberta, Canada. | Canada |
Presentations
| University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Canada |
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana | Central African Republic |
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana | Central African Republic |
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana | Central African Republic |
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana | Central African Republic |
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana | Central African Republic |
| Breast Surgery Society of Germany, Dresden, Germany | Germany |
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana | Africa |
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana | Ghana |
| Main Facilitator, West African College of Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Section, Banjul, The Gambia | Africa |
Service
| 01/01/2012 | Member | Center for Global Surgery | Africa |
| 01/01/2012 | Director | International Plastic Surgery Collaboration, KATH Hospital, Kumasa, Ghana | Ghana |
| 01/01/2014 | Co-Creator & Co-Administrator | International Plastic Surgery Medical Student Educational Exchange, Kumasi, Ghana. Pius Agbenorku, MD, PhD | Ghana |