Barbu Gociman, M.D., Ph.D.

Schedule An Appointment	Clinical Office Address
(801) 581-7073	PCH Outpatient Services at Riverton 3773 West 12600 South Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 581-7073	Primary Children's Hospital 100 N Mario Capecchi Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 581-7073	University Hospital Plastic Surgery, Clinic 5 50 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84132 Map

Bio

Dr. Barbu Gociman is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah. He specializes in all areas of craniofacial surgery including cleft lip, nose and palate deformities, craniosynostosis, and ear reconstruction, as well as general pediatric plastic surgery, post-traumatic facial reconstruction, and all aspects of aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Gociman earned his MD degree from University of Medicine Carol Davila in Romania and his PhD in Human Genetics from the University of Utah. He completed his internship in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic and formal residency training in General Surgery at the University of Toledo. After completing his General Surgery training Dr. Gociman obtained board certification in General Surgery by The American Board of Surgery. Subsequently, he returned to the University of Utah and completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and his fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments	Surgery - Assistant Professor
Academic Divisions	Plastic Surgery
Board Certification	American Board of Surgery National Board of Medical Examiners

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments	Surgery - Assistant Professor
Academic Divisions	Plastic Surgery
Board Certification	American Board of Surgery National Board of Medical Examiners

Academic Office Locations

Academic Office Phone Number	Academic Office Address
(801) 581-7073	School of Medicine University of Utah Div of Plastic Surgery 30 N 1900 E Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Academic Bio

Dr Gociman’s basic science research interests focus on genetics of common congenital craniofacial diseases including craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate and microtia. Other areas of active research include early postnatal tissue molding, tissue engineering, and medical device design. In addition, Dr Gociman is actively involved in clinical outcome research in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery.

Education History

Type	School	Degree
Fellowship	University of Utah Medical Center Craniofacial	Fellow
Residency	University of Utah Medical Center Plastic Surgery	Resident
Residency	University of Toledo Medical Center General Surgery	Resident
Residency	Mayo Clinic Plastic Surgery	Visiting Resident
Internship	Mayo Clinic General Surgery	Intern
Doctoral Training	University of Utah Human Genetics	Ph.D.
Professional Medical	University of Medicine and Pharmacy Medicine, “Carol Davila”	M.D.

Selected Provider Publications

Journal Article

1. Gociman B, Agko M, Garlick J, Kestle J, Siddiqi F (2013). Endoscopic-assisted Correction of Metopic Synostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 2013 May(24(3)), 763-8.
2. Ying J, Stuart D, Hillas E, Gociman B, Ramkumar N, Lalouel JM, Kohan DE (2012). Overexpression of mouse angiotensinogen in renal proximal tubule causes salt-sensitive hypertension in mice. Am J Hypertens, 25(6), 684-9.
3. Gociman B, Marengo J, Ying J, Kestle J, Siddiqi F (2012). Minimally Invasive Strip Craniectomy for Sagittal Synostosis- The 5-year Experience of a University Medical Center. J Craniofac Surg, 23(3), 825-8.