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Languages Spoken: English

Dr. Eric Volckmann is the Director of the University of Utah Health Care Bariatric Surgery Program at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City. Dr. Volckmann specializes in minimally invasive upper gastrointestinal procedures and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Dr. Volckmann received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He then continued on to his residency in Chicago at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. While at Northwestern, Dr. Volckmann also completed a two-year research fellowship focusing on the development of new minimally invasive surgical techniques.



After finishing his surgical residency, Dr. Volckmann then completed a Clinical Assistant Professorship at The Ohio State University Medical Center (one of the oldest training programs in the country focused on minimally invasive surgery) where he gained extensive training in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures such as laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Dr. Volckmann's other areas of clinical expertise include: diagnostic and interventional flexible upper endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery for complicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernias, achalasia, and abdominal wall hernias.

Dr. Volckmann's research interests include surgical outcomes and quality, and studying the effects of bariatric surgery on inflammation, nutrition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

801-587-3856

Fax: (801) 213-8160

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT  84106
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University Hospital

801-587-3660

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • Gastric/Esophageal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery
  • Hernia Surgery (open and laparoscopic)
  • Surgery, General
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • GI Motility
  • Endocrine Surgery (Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid)
  • Bariatric Surgery

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General 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.

Learn About Our Survey

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

4.5/ 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 14, 2022
Sugar House Health Center

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Volckman made my wife and I feel very comfortable and assured that he knows what needs to happen with my case.

UofU Patient November 05, 2022
University Hospital

3 out of 5 stars

Was not able to fix the problem. Referred me to a diffilerent doctor.

UofU Patient November 04, 2022
Sugar House Health Center

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Volckmann was compassionate, caring, and patient! I have never met with a surgeon encompassing all these qualities. He spent the time with me, not his PA or rushing out to the next patient.

UofU Patient October 11, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

I was made to feel that my question or concerns were irritating. I don't feel Dr Volkman even knew why I was in the clinic.

UofU Patient October 08, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Will be second surgery with dr volkman

UofU Patient September 19, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was so helpful and helped me understand a lot regarding my surgery. Dr. Volckmann is not only a great surgeon but very kind to his patients.

UofU Patient September 14, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

As previously stated, COOL is literally dripping off Dr. Volckmann and his immediate staff!!!!! I know I am in the best care I could have for my third Hiatal Hernia, which I have suffered with for over a year now.I am so grateful the VAMC in Salt Lake City has sent me to Dr. Volckmann!!!! I know he is the best Surgeon I could find to fix my problem permanently!!!!

UofU Patient August 27, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient July 27, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

No one wants to go a doctor because they are morbidly obese, but I never felt shame or anxiety with Dr. Volckman. I always felt like he had my best interests at heart.

UofU Patient June 27, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

DR VOLKMAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY THOROUGH, CARING, ATTENTIVE. I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER WITH THE HIM AND HIS STAFF

UofU Patient May 08, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I would Rebecca To anyone. She Is A Great Pa!

UofU Patient May 06, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I have a great doctor. That is why I come all the way from Las Vegas to see him. I trust him 100% to do what is best for me.

UofU Patient April 19, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Volkmann was great to talk to and he alleviated both my and my husbands concerns while providing good information about the risks.

UofU Patient February 11, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

All questions and concerns were answered

UofU Patient January 19, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I brag about my team any chance I get!!

UofU Patient December 19, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Volkmann was very thorough, allowed by husband to participate through FaceTime and answered all questions honestly.

UofU Patient December 16, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Volkmann was great! He asked specific questions about my lifestyle to help me choose the appropriate surgery for me.

UofU Patient December 15, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. V. Have me the choice of progressing with hernia surgery or wait if I was in no pain. He listened very well and showed concern.

UofU Patient December 05, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Didn't understand everything but I probably didn't ask enough questions

UofU Patient November 30, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Rebecca is wonderful she involves you in your care and is very encouraging and has great tools to educate you about

UofU Patient November 20, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very good advice from Dr Volkman

UofU Patient November 08, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I've already recommended them many times.

UofU Patient October 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

2 out of 5 stars

Really just punted me to my primary care provider after waiting for a long time to get this referral made by Cardiology.

UofU Patient October 15, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I left feeling great about my situation

UofU Patient October 15, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I like that Dr. Volkman gives me the options to ask for referrals that day or anytime in the future

UofU Patient October 07, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Gave me the diet to follow but didn't discuss accountability and when to weigh in. I was a little disappointed.

UofU Patient September 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I really like Dr Volckmann. I have a lot of respect for him and trust in his abilities and decisions.

UofU Patient September 21, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I saw Dr. Volckmann regarding a new incisional hernia. I did not believe it was dangerous to my health, but wanted to make sure. Both Dr. Volckmann and the resident who was working with him evaluated my condition and confirmed my belief. In fact, they strengthened my belief by pointing out that the surgery required to repair my hernia was probably more dangerous to me than the hernia as I am a heart failure patient. They also gave good instruction regarding what to look for if my hernia condition worsened.

UofU Patient September 20, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to communicate with.

Dr. Eric Volckmann is the Director of the University of Utah Health Care Bariatric Surgery Program at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City. Dr. Volckmann specializes in minimally invasive upper gastrointestinal procedures and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Dr. Volckmann received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He then continued on to his residency in Chicago at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. While at Northwestern, Dr. Volckmann also completed a two-year research fellowship focusing on the development of new minimally invasive surgical techniques.



After finishing his surgical residency, Dr. Volckmann then completed a Clinical Assistant Professorship at The Ohio State University Medical Center (one of the oldest training programs in the country focused on minimally invasive surgery) where he gained extensive training in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures such as laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Dr. Volckmann's other areas of clinical expertise include: diagnostic and interventional flexible upper endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery for complicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernias, achalasia, and abdominal wall hernias.

Dr. Volckmann's research interests include surgical outcomes and quality, and studying the effects of bariatric surgery on inflammation, nutrition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Surgery
Board Certification National Board of Medical Examiners

Research Interests

  • Metabolism and Obesity
  • Neuropathy
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Surgical Outcomes and Quality
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Education History

Fellowship The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professorship in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fellow, 2010
Residency McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
General Surgery
Resident, 2009
Research Fellow McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Research Fellow, 2007
Professional Medical University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Medicine
M.D., 2002
Undergraduate University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Biology - concentration in Chemistry; Minor in Business Administration
B.S., 1998

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Kindel TL, Ganga RR, Baker JW, Noria SF, Jones DB, Omotosho P, Volckmann ET, Williams NN, Telem DA, Petrick AT, Gould JC, ASMBS Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee (2021). American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Preoperative Care Pathway for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis, 17(9), 1529-1540.
  2. Martinez PL, McGarrity LA, Turner NA, Volckmann ET, Kohler RM, Morrow EH, Ibele AR (2021). Self-Pay Payer Status Predicts Long-Term Loss to Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 31(4), 1590-1596.
  3. Shah NR, Mikami DJ, Cook C, Manilchuk A, Hodges C, Memark VR, Volckmann ET, Hall CR, Steinberg S, Needleman B, Hazey JW, Melvin WS, Narula VK (2011). A comparison of outcomes between open and laparoscopic surgical repair of recurrent inguinal hernias. Surg Endosc, 25(7), 2330-7.
  4. Volckmann ET, Hungness ES, Soper NJ, Swanstrom LL (2009). Surgeon perceptions of Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES). J Gastrointest Surg, 13(8), 1401-10.
  5. Swanstrom LL, Volckmann E, Hungness E, Soper NJ (2009). Patient attitudes and expectations regarding natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc, 23(7), 1519-25.

Abstract

  1. Auyang ED, Vaziri K, Volckmann E, Martin JA, Soper NJ, Hungness ES (2008). NOTES: cadaveric rendezvous hybrid small bowel resection. [Abstract]. Surg Endosc, 22(10), 2277-8.

News Articles

Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon

New Weight Loss Device Makes You Feel Full

The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • Is Bariatric Surgery for You?

  • Bariatric Surgery: Making Sense of a Weighty Issue - Eric Volckmann, MD - 04-18-12
  • Dr. Volckmann speaks about Bariatric Surgery
  • Ask an Expert - Weight Loss
  • University of Utah Health: Weight Management

Videos

Bariatric Surgery: Making Sense of a Weighty Issue - Eric Volckmann, MD - 04-18-12

Dr. Volckmann speaks about Bariatric Surgery

Ask an Expert - Weight Loss

University of Utah Health: Weight Management

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