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Mark R. Sarfati, MD

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15 4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

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

1200 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY  82901

University Hospital
Cardiovascular Center

801-581-3495

Fax: (801) 581-3433

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • Vascular Surgery

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

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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.8/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.6/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.8/ 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 November 11, 2022
University Hospital

4 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient October 30, 2022
University Hospital

5 out of 5 stars

We came up with a viable, do-able plan of care with measurable realistic goals.

UofU Patient October 15, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I wish this doctor was my primary care physician.

UofU Patient January 08, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mark Sarfati is very patient and kind when talking to you. Also explains things so that you are able to understand.

UofU Patient December 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Very positive

UofU Patient December 09, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Very positive totally over all!

UofU Patient December 05, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

UofU Patient October 09, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient October 08, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I have always been treated with the up most respect

UofU Patient August 20, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Gave me good advice

UofU Patient May 13, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

excellent care.

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

  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.
  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.
  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.

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.

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