Mark R. Sarfati,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
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.
Clinical Locations
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
801-581-3495
Fax: (801) 581-3433
Cardiovascular Center
801-581-3495
Fax: (801) 581-3433
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor (Clinical) Radiology and Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Clinical Radiology Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | 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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 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 09, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent
UofU Patient
October 08, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I have always been treated with the up most respect
UofU Patient
August 20, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Gave me good advice
UofU Patient
May 13, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
there was briefly some conf on the surgical team as to how much arterial stenosis there was but review by the surgeon confirmed the degree of occlusion.
UofU Patient
May 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
No future care needed by this Doctor or department. Doctor referred to another doctor. It was done the next day. Great service.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
excellent physician every one of them not to mention well sustain knowledge about their field is specialization! you can fine any where better than this doctor as well the fine tune team that he command ! impressive! !
UofU Patient
March 04, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I have been made to feel important and worth the time they take with me each time whether it be a visit, phone call, setting appts and answering my questions of panic!
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
excellent care.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
rational thinking based on facts test results! no guessing on that ! wonderful
UofU Patient
October 02, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Mark was great
UofU Patient
August 23, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
dr was very thorough and explained what needed to keep a eye on.
UofU Patient
July 24, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I'm satisfied,talking to the doctor Dr.Safarti an his concern with me
UofU Patient
June 19, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
very thoughtful and truthful. explained very clearly.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
no information or reasoning and did not care at all about my pain
UofU Patient
March 06, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
excellent
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.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) Radiology and Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Clinical Radiology Vascular Surgery |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners |
Research Interests
- Vascular Diseases
- abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Hemodialysis Access
- Endovascular Interventions
- Vena Cava, Inferior
- Lymphatic Malformations
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Lower Extremity Arterial Disease
- Ischemia/Reperfusion
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Vascular Surgical Procedures
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery
- Carotid Stenosis
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Vascular Surgery Fellow, 1998 |
| Chief Resident | University of Arizona Health Science Center General Surgery Chief Resident, 1996 |
| Residency | University of Arizona Health Science Center General Surgery Resident, 1995 |
| Research Fellow | University of Arizona Health Science Center Surgery Research Fellow, 1994 |
| Internship | University of Arizona Health Science Center General Surgery Intern, 1990 |
| Professional Medical | Thomas Jefferson University Medicine M.D., 1989 |
| Undergraduate | Bucknell University Biology B.A., 1985 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.