Anna R. Ibele,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Dr. Anna Ibele is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the Univeristy of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and a Doctor of Medicine from the Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine. Following this she completed a surgical residency at the University of Wisconsin and a fellowship in Complex Minimally Invasive Foregut and Bariatric Surgery at Indiana University. Dr. Ibele was in clinical practice at Geisinger Medical Center, a high volume bariatric and complex esophageal surgery center in Danville Pennsylvania, prior to being recruited to join the faculty at the University of Utah.
Dr Ibele's clinical interests include the surgical and endoscopic management of obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease with an emphasis on minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Dr. Ibele specializes in the surgical treatment of obeisty, treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines and gallbladder and also performs minimally invasive repair of hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, abdominal wall hernias and groin hernias. She currently offers clinical services to patients at University Hospital and South Jordan Health Center and endoscopic procedures at the Huntsmann Cancer Institute.
Clinical Locations
801-585-2521
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) 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
4.8/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.8/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
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
December 17, 2019
I am so grateful my doctor talked to the other doctor and recommend a colonoscopy. Saved my life
UofU Patient
October 15, 2019
Dr. Ibele is the best! She is very thorough and answers all questions in an understandable way.
UofU Patient
September 28, 2019
she was great and was able to make me feel comfortable
UofU Patient
August 20, 2019
Ibele took the time to really get to know me and my personal experience. She gave me a clear explanation of the process I would be going through and made sure all of my questions were answered.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2019
Dr. Ibele is an amazingly professional doctor! She is a thorough and thoughtful doctor. She saved my life! She is the queen of doctors!
UofU Patient
June 22, 2019
loved her
UofU Patient
June 08, 2019
loved it all
UofU Patient
May 10, 2019
First time I've ever had a doc who knew about both of my issues since they aren't very common. it's very comforting to be in the care of a doctor who is so knowledgeable about what brought you to their doorstep. I am so happy about all this that I will continue to make the 600 mile (round trip) to get to have Dr. Ibele deliver my care. My insurance allows me to see any provider in any state and I choose you because of Dr. Ibele's awesomeness.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2019
Dr. Ibele is an extraordinary doctor and caring doctor.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2019
very good
UofU Patient
January 13, 2019
Dr Ibele is wonderful. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2018
I spent a lot of time with her resident. I would have liked to have had more time going over history with my doctor.
UofU Patient
October 16, 2018
she is very sweet. very caring and actually listens to what the patients has to say
UofU Patient
October 16, 2018
Dr Ibele is AMAZING! Very thorough, very patient and explains things very well.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2018
I know my surgeon truly cares about her pts wellbeing. I have a serious eye condition that can flare and cause me to take certain medications. as I am in preop for surgery she took the time to speak to another provider that I see for my eye and discuss options. just to make sure we are making the right choice of procedure. I appreciate her looking out for me.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2018
Fantastic like always!
UofU Patient
August 18, 2018
Dr. Anna Ibele is an amazing doctor. Anna called me at home few times. once before surgery to reinforce that I understood everything. Once after to just check on me after surgery. that is a quality Doctor. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING, caring is honestly felt in her hands
UofU Patient
July 08, 2018
Very thorough in exam and answering concerns. As well as help scheduling further follow up tests.
UofU Patient
June 19, 2018
Dr. Ibele is an awesome doctor! You can tell that she truly cares about her patients and wants the best for us. She takes time to get to know her patients. I've never once felt rushed through an appointment. Keep up the great work!!
UofU Patient
March 30, 2018
Dr Ibele was very thorough and explained everything to me and made sure I understood what my plan of action was.
UofU Patient
March 30, 2018
another great visit with the wonderful dr Ibele. she is caring, explains things in a way I can understand and involves me in every step of my treatment.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2018
Dr. Ibele is a fantastic person who shows concern and explain things in such a way that I feel reassured and I understand the issues she is describing.
UofU Patient
February 02, 2018
Good
UofU Patient
January 18, 2018
Both the Dr Ibele and PA were very informative and answered my questions. She explained what procedures she would order for me to find the underlining problem of my pain. I liked her
UofU Patient
January 13, 2018
First time with new doctor, very comfortable, would certainly recommend.
UofU Patient
January 06, 2018
Dr. Ibele was really nice in finding another doctor for the surgery as her schedule was pretty far out.
UofU Patient
November 27, 2017
I left pretty overwhelmed. They spent 2 hours with me and explained why they wanted more tests. I was hoping scheduling would move faster than they are. I've met my deductible so all tests this year are paid for.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2017
Dr. Ibele did very well discussing bariatric issues with me. I found her suggestions and recommendations most helpful!
UofU Patient
October 23, 2017
Dr. Ibele is amazing and gives you all the information you need. I have full confidence in her.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2017
she was very informative and friendly I felt good after talking to her
UofU Patient
October 13, 2017
Dr. Ible has been excellent in her service to me.
UofU Patient
September 22, 2017
everyone was super wonderful!
UofU Patient
September 20, 2017
Dr. Ibele was giving me news I didn't want to hear. In that setting, was grateful for her compassion and honesty, as well as her willingness to look for, and offer, alternative treatments for me.
UofU Patient
September 05, 2017
I am always so impressed with the thorough care by this provider.
UofU Patient
September 02, 2017
Dr. Ibele was great. I also thought Kyle the Med student was super friendly and caring.
UofU Patient
August 18, 2017
Heather, the PA, was very good.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2017
I've recommended her to several people.
UofU Patient
July 29, 2017
Dr Ibele is a terrific doctor, her bedside manner' is friendly and puts you at ease. She communicates in a way which is easy to understand and works with you to understand your situation. She's shows empathy and kindness.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2017
Dr. Ibele is the most compassionate doctor I have ever known. She is excellent. Note:. I am 76!!!
UofU Patient
May 29, 2017
Ultimately I had to choose to get my surgery somewhere else. I really liked Dr. Ibele but since my insurance does not require a 3 month wait period and she was unwillingly to waive the 3 month nutrition class program, I have to go elsewhere to get it done sooner on a schedule that works for my life.
UofU Patient
May 19, 2017
Dr. Ibele was very kind and understanding. She continued to work with me with my questions and answers for the future.
UofU Patient
April 11, 2017
I felt she was very honest with me and I appreciated the time she spent with me.
UofU Patient
March 22, 2017
Dr. Ibele is so friendly and it's always nice to see her. She makes me feel so comfortable with everything.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2017
Dr. Ibele is an excellent doctor/surgeon. Her concern is always evident. Her follow up skills amazing.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2017
she was very sweet and sat with me and talked everything through when I didn't understand something she was very good at answering any questions I had. she didn't make me feel uncomfortable like a lot of doctors do
UofU Patient
March 02, 2017
explained things well. took the time to talk to me and answered all my questions in depth. very kind to me
UofU Patient
February 28, 2017
I was very pleased with how friendly everyone was.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2017
good
UofU Patient
January 25, 2017
150% satisfied this is the best team ever
UofU Patient
January 18, 2017
Everything was very nice, the facility is beautiful and the staff was fantastic. Dr Ibele is wonderful, and my nurse (sorry, I forgot his name) was very nice and very informative. The only problem I had was needing to have 2 sticks for my IV. But I'm a difficult stick to begin with. So it is normal for me.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2017
Dr. Ibele's care and concern with a high attention to detail and thoroughness is outstanding.
UofU Patient
December 27, 2016
I have already recommended this facility to several people.
UofU Patient
December 20, 2016
ANNA WAS VERY PATIENT AND KIND. I FELT UNDERSTOOD AND RESPECTED.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2016
Doctor was very patient and understanding.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2016
dr. ibele thoroughness and attentiveness to detail was beyond reproach. her compassion and genuine concern shows that she makes an outstanding doctor and is a credit to her field.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2016
I have already recommended this facility to several people.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2016
great job
UofU Patient
November 12, 2016
amazing
UofU Patient
November 12, 2016
wonderful job
UofU Patient
November 12, 2016
amazing job
UofU Patient
November 11, 2016
absolutely Love how things are explained to me as a patient. Heather George and Dr Ible are a great team and the whole staff with Jaimie Saunders and the exercise specialist were so helpful and wonderful to work with
UofU Patient
November 10, 2016
above complete excellence! exceptional
UofU Patient
October 11, 2016
awesome work
UofU Patient
August 30, 2016
Dr. Ibele and her staff are great to work with! They go above and beyond at making you feel comfortable and making sure your questions get answered.
UofU Patient
August 30, 2016
I could not possibly trust and appreciate Dr. Ibele more. She is absolutely incredible.
UofU Patient
August 01, 2016
Could not recommend her more!
UofU Patient
July 25, 2016
My confidence in Dr. Ibele is the only reason I'm able to move forward with my planned surgery. Her presence settles any anxiety, and I have no doubt that I'm in the best hands.
UofU Patient
July 07, 2016
Dr. Ibele is incredible. She goes above and beyond to not only answer questions, but to make sure I'm completely confident in the answers. She leaves no room for doubt. She's sincere and caring. I especially appreciated the hug at the end. I wish that I could visit her for every health issue.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2016
I left feeling like I was comfortable with the surgery I needed.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2016
Waited almost 1 hour after they told me physician would come to talk to me about procedure.
UofU Patient
February 22, 2016
cannot remember haing any bad experence.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2016
Very good experience with my surgeon Dr. Ibele. Very careing
UofU Patient
January 19, 2016
never a good experiience to be told bad news.but was done in a thoughful way.
UofU Patient
January 07, 2016
Dr. Ibele is the first doctor I've seen who, I feel, truly cares about my health. She has investigated health issues that my other doctors have ignored. Her follow through and knowledge is impressive, and I feel safe knowing that my health is in her hands. I wish that I could see her as my regular PCP.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2015
After visiting the doctor, I still don't feel like I have a solution to my problem.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2015
I believe she takes things a little too personally upon herself. Not understanding that things have nothing to do with her personally
UofU Patient
August 31, 2015
The best
UofU Patient
August 27, 2015
Very awesome Dr
UofU Patient
August 20, 2015
Dr ible is the best
UofU Patient
August 19, 2015
my family that was with me just said that they wished the chairs in the waiting area were more comfortable. You all take such great care of me and I trust you with my life.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2015
Dr. Ibele is AWsome. She made sure that my Daughter understood everything as she was worried that I would not remember because of the antistesa.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2015
was extremely impressed with the surgeon.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2015
Everything was perfect.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2015
Dr. Ibele was just FANTASTIC she took so much time with me and answered all of my questions and i had tons. She is an asset to the university of Utah.
UofU Patient
May 03, 2015
I have worked as nurse for 40 years. I have not seen many doctors spend the time to answer questions, involve the patient, and explain options. Awesome MD
UofU Patient
March 28, 2015
Dr. Ible is one-of-a-kind. My husband was with me for our consultation. He was as positively amazed at the manner in which Dr. Ible conducted our session. He had many questions and he was given thorough answers.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2015
good
UofU Patient
February 27, 2015
I would highly recommend your program to others at this point, because I have not had my surgery yet, just because of your very excellent staff. I don't feel like I am doing this alone but feel like I have a whole network of people behind me to help me achieve my goals. I love the program already.
UofU Patient
January 09, 2015
Amazing. I felt informed and cared for
UofU Patient
December 13, 2014
Dr. Ibele took time to discuss the procedure in detail and the reasons for not using her "normal" preferred approach to the surgery. She is very conservative in her approach and that is what I was looking for. I am looking for a good outcome and her care and caution should help.
UofU Patient
December 08, 2014
They're awesome!
UofU Patient
December 02, 2014
I believe I only saw the physician for about 5 minutes total. While she listened to me and discussed things in a conversational manner I could understand, it would have been nice to not feel like I was being rushed out of the office at the end of the day.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2014
Dr. Ibele was great. She communicated in a very professional and friendly manner. She was sympathetic to my concerns and answered my questions appropriately.
Dr. Anna Ibele is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the Univeristy of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and a Doctor of Medicine from the Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine. Following this she completed a surgical residency at the University of Wisconsin and a fellowship in Complex Minimally Invasive Foregut and Bariatric Surgery at Indiana University. Dr. Ibele was in clinical practice at Geisinger Medical Center, a high volume bariatric and complex esophageal surgery center in Danville Pennsylvania, prior to being recruited to join the faculty at the University of Utah.
Dr Ibele's clinical interests include the surgical and endoscopic management of obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease with an emphasis on minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Dr. Ibele specializes in the surgical treatment of obeisty, treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines and gallbladder and also performs minimally invasive repair of hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, abdominal wall hernias and groin hernias. She currently offers clinical services to patients at University Hospital and South Jordan Health Center and endoscopic procedures at the Huntsmann Cancer Institute.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-585-2521
Research Statement
Dr. Ibele’s research interests include the effects of bariatric surgery on gastroesophageal reflux, fatty liver disease and insulin metabolism as well as the impact of weight loss surgery on family health. Dr. Ibele's current research at the University of Utah focuses on the impact of mental health and family dynamics on long-term bariatric surgical outcomes, the effect of bariatric surgical procedures on gastroesophageal reflux disease and the impact of bariatric surgery on healthcare spending and population health. She is currently funded for a state-wide study examining the long term outcomes of bariatric surgery in Utah and is working with colleagues in psychiatry, exercise physiology, endocrinology and cardiovascular medicine on personalized medicine projects with the goal of examining how patient genetics, work and family environment and psychology can affect the long term outcomes of weight loss surgery.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Education History
| Fellowship | Indiana University School of Medicine Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery Fellow |
| Residency | University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics General Surgery Resident |
| Internship | Duke University Medical Center Pediatrics Intern |
| Professional Medical | Wake Forest University School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | University of North Carolina Biology B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- McGarrity LA, Perry NS, Derbidge CM, Trapp SK, Terrill AL, Smith TW, Ibele AR, MacKenzie JJ (2019). Associations Between Approach and Avoidance Coping, Psychological Distress, and Disordered Eating Among Candidates for Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 29(11), 3596-3604.
- 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.
- Adams TD, Davidson LE, Litwin SE, Kim J, Kolotkin RL, Nanjee MN, Gutierrez JM, Frogley SJ, Ibele AR, Brinton EA, Hopkins PN, McKinlay R, Simper SC, Hunt SC (2017). Weight and Metabolic Outcomes 12 Years after Gastric Bypass. N Engl J Med, 377(12), 1143-1155.
- Petrick A, Benotti P, Wood GC, Still CD, Strodel WE, Gabrielsen J, Rolston D, Chu X, Argyropoulos G, Ibele A, Gerhard GS (05/25/2015). Utility of Ultrasound, Transaminases, and Visual Inspection to Assess Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obes Surg.
- Wood GC, Gerhard GS, Benotti P, Petrick AT, Gabrielsen JD, Strodel WE, Ibele A, Rolston DD, Still CD, Argyropoulos G (2015). Preoperative use of incretins is associated with increased diabetes remission after RYGB surgery among patients taking insulin: a retrospective cohort analysis. Ann Surg, 261(1), 125-8.
- Ibele AR, Bendewald FP, Mattar SG, McKenna DT (2014). Incidence of gastrojejunostomy stricture in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass using an autologous fibrin sealant. Obes Surg, 24(7), 1052-6.
- Still CD, Wood GC, Benotti P, Petrick AT, Gabrielsen J, Strodel WE, Ibele A, Seiler J, Irving BA, Celaya MP, Blackstone R, Gerhard GS, Argyropoulos G (2014). A probability score for preoperative prediction of type 2 diabetes remission following RYGB surgery. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol, 2(1), 38-45.
- Parker DM, Rambhajan A, Johanson K, Ibele A, Gabrielsen JD, Petrick AT (2013). Urgent laparoscopic repair of acutely symptomatic PEH is safe and effective. Surg Endosc, 27(11), 4081-6.
- Ibele AR, Mattar SG (2011). Adolescent bariatric surgery. Surg Clin North Am, 91(6), 1339-51, x.
- Ibele A, Garren M, Gould J (2010). Effect of circular staple line buttressing material on gastrojejunostomy failure in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis, 6(1), 64-7.
Book Chapter
- Chen JC and Ibele AR (In Press). Adolescents: Techniques and Outcomes. In Reavis K, Barrett A, Kroh M (Eds.), The SAGES Manual of Bariatric Surgery (2nd Edition). Medina, PA: Springer Science + Business Media.