Eric T. Volckmann
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 106 reviews )

Eric T. Volckmann, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
801-581-2000
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University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-587-3660
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      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.

      Specialties

      Board Certification

      American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
      National Board of Medical Examiners

      Patient Rating

      Rating: 4.9 out of 5
      4.9 /5
      ( out of 106 reviews )

      The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

      The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

      Patient Comments

      Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

      October 24, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Always so understanding and explains things clearly

      October 23, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Dr Volckmann is very attentive and concerned about patient's understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options. He was patient with my questions and spent time addressing all of my questions.

      October 20, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      I have a great deal of confidence in Dr Volckmann

      October 13, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      He is caring and respectful of my decisions.

      September 07, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Excellent doctor

      August 25, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      I've been seen by a different bariatric surgeon and was not at all impressed so I was referred to Dr. Volkmann and am VERY happy I found him. He is extremely patient and kind and understanding. You don't feel like a number or anything other a patient he truly cares about and wants to help. If you need help he has a lot of experience in many things I would recommend him over any other Bariatric Dr. He also specializes in many other things, so look him up and give him a call you'll be glad you did.

      August 04, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      I was impressed by Dr. Volckmann's time and effort to listen to me and make sure I understood his thoughts. Also he made sure we were all on the same page before our visit was done.

      July 07, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Thanks for the care & advice

      July 03, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Very caring and knowledgeable.

    • 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.

      Board Certification and Academic Information

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

      Education history

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

      Selected Publications

      Journal Article

      1. Khouri A, Martinez P, Kieffer M, Volckmann E, Chen J, Morrow E, Turner N, Ibele A (2022). Repairing small type I hiatal hernias at the time of RYGB is not necessary to achieve resolution of reflux symptoms. Surg Endosc, 37(6), 4910-4916. (Read full publication)
      2. Chen J, Razzouk J, Martinez P, Kohler R, Morrow E, Ibele A, Volckmann E (2022). The utility of endoscopy prior to bariatric surgery: an 11-year retrospective analysis of 885 patients. Surg Endosc, 37(4), 3127-3135. (Read full publication)
      3. McGarrity LA, Terrill AL, Martinez PL, Ibele AR, Morrow EH, Volckmann ET, Smith TW (2022). The Role of Resilience in Psychological Health Among Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obes Surg, 32(3), 792-800. (Read full publication)
      4. 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. (Read full publication)
      5. 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. (Read full publication)
      6. Morrow E, Chang JW, Biber J, Miller M, McGarrity L, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele A, Brooke B (2020). Prospective Collection of PROMIS Physical Function Measure Demonstrates Significant Improvement After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 30(5), 1898-1903. (Read full publication)
      7. Sullivan S, Swain J, Woodman G, Edmundowicz S, Hassanein T, Shayani V, Fang JC, Noar M, Eid G, English WJ, Tariq N, Larsen M, Jonnalagadda SS, Riff DS, Ponce J, Early D, Volckmann E, Ibele AR, Spann MD, Krishnan K, Bucobo JC, Pryor A (2018). Randomized sham-controlled trial of the 6-month swallowable gas-filled intragastric balloon system for weight loss. Surg Obes Relat Dis, 14(12), 1876-1889. (Read full publication)
      8. Chen J, Miller M, Ibele A, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Volckmann E (2018). Dual Ring Wound Protector Reduces Circular Stapler Related Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg, 28(10), 3352-3359. (Read full publication)
      9. 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. (Read full publication)
      10. 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. (Read full publication)
      11. 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. (Read full publication)

      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. (Read full publication)

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