Mark R. Sarfati
( out of 51 reviews )

Mark R. Sarfati, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Rock Springs Specialty Clinic at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

Rock Springs
801-581-2121

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-581-3495

  • Dr. Mark Sarfati is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology. He graduated from Bucknell University with a BA in Biology. He received his M.D. from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Sarfati then moved west and completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. During residency, he spent two years investigating endothelial cell biology in the lab of Dr. Stuart Williams. While at the University of Arizona, he was inspired to pursue a career in Vascular Surgery while working with Drs. Joseph Mills, Victor Bernhard, Glenn Hunter and Kenneth McIntyre. He moved to Salt Lake City and completed a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Utah under the mentorship of Dr. Peter Lawrence. Dr. Sarfati joined the faculty of the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1998. His clinical interests include the full spectrum of open and endovascular surgery. Dr. Sarfati particularly enjoys complex aortic, limb salvage and hemodialysis access surgery. In addition, he enjoys managing complicated conditions including aortic graft infection and tertiary vascular complications. He is a member of the University's multidisciplinary aortic treatment team.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 51 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    July 31, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He makes a patient like me relax and comfortable which encourages me to be more relax and open.

    July 31, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Sarfarti was thorough in his explanations and review of clinical tests. He listened to my concerns and questions and addressed each.

    July 18, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is awesome! Has answered any questions positively and helped me make my future decision so I don't stress out.

    June 26, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Explained the issues and ce up with a possible resolve.

    March 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He explain really well and you can understand .

    March 07, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Knowledgeable and professional. Will return to see him next year.

    December 13, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent Doctor

    December 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is very personable and acts truly interested in my health.

    November 08, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very thorough and reassuring.

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  • Dr. Mark Sarfati is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology. He graduated from Bucknell University with a BA in Biology. He received his M.D. from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Sarfati then moved west and completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. During residency, he spent two years investigating endothelial cell biology in the lab of Dr. Stuart Williams. While at the University of Arizona, he was inspired to pursue a career in Vascular Surgery while working with Drs. Joseph Mills, Victor Bernhard, Glenn Hunter and Kenneth McIntyre. He moved to Salt Lake City and completed a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Utah under the mentorship of Dr. Peter Lawrence. Dr. Sarfati joined the faculty of the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1998. His clinical interests include the full spectrum of open and endovascular surgery. Dr. Sarfati particularly enjoys complex aortic, limb salvage and hemodialysis access surgery. In addition, he enjoys managing complicated conditions including aortic graft infection and tertiary vascular complications. He is a member of the University's multidisciplinary aortic treatment team.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Radiology & Imaging Sciences -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
    Board Certification
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Vascular Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    General Surgery - University of Arizona Health Science Center Chief Resident
    Research Fellow Surgery - University of Arizona Health Science Center Research Fellow
    General Surgery - University of Arizona Health Science Center Resident
    Internship General Surgery - University of Arizona Health Science Center Intern
    Medicine - Thomas Jefferson University M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Bucknell University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kauvar DS, Sarfati MR, Kraiss LW (2012). Intraoperative blood product resuscitation and mortality in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg, 55(3), 688-92. (Read full article)
    2. Kauvar DS, Sarfati MR, Kraiss LW (2011). National trauma databank analysis of mortality and limb loss in isolated lower extremity vascular trauma. J Vasc Surg, 53(6), 1598-603. (Read full article)
    3. Shelgikar C, Mohebali J, Sarfati MR, Mueller MT, Kinikini DV, Kraiss LW (2010). A design modification to minimize tilting of an inferior vena cava filter does not deliver a clinical benefit. J Vasc Surg, 52(4), 920-4. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Binning MJ, Sarfati MR, Couldwell WT (2009). Embolic atrial myxoma causing aortic and carotid occlusion. Surg Neurol, 71(2), 246-9; discussion 249. (Read full article)

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