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's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 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
October 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I was impressed with the preparation that had been made about my care
UofU Patient
August 19, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele was very easy to understand and described the surgery in terms that were medically appropriate for me to comprehend. She was thorough in what to expect both prior to the surgery and after the surgery.
UofU Patient
July 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
July 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I always feel like I can ask lots of questions and don't feel rushed and I really appreciate that.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele was great. The only complaint I have is the pamphlet she gave me. It was very fat-phobic.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
June 18, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele is very cautious about the way she explains her procedures and made sure I understood everything she discussed with me
UofU Patient
March 04, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
dr. Ibele explained everything and spent a good amount of time she was very nice
UofU Patient
February 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Anna Ibele is absolutely wonderful!
UofU Patient
February 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Thank you Ibele! you have been a huge help in my bug step in life and having me understand all process at all times.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Ibele is one of the most sincere providers the University has. She spent so much time with me during my appointment to help me understand what is going to be done and what needs to be done in the future for my health. She is FANTASIC!
UofU Patient
February 04, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
February 02, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
all good professional experience s
UofU Patient
January 07, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele was very considerate and caring.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Love Dr. Ibele and her whole staff!
UofU Patient
December 11, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele is a very caring doctor and has shown compassion with my chronic back pain and has made sure I complete all steps necessary for my procedure
UofU Patient
December 08, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele spent a lot of time with me going over my options and pros and cons to each. I never felt rushed or hurried and she answered every one of my questions. She was very thorough. I can't say enough about her! I wish all doctors modeled themselves after her.
UofU Patient
November 30, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele is THE kindest doctor I think I've ever had. She is so thorough, and doesn't leave you feeling like she just checked you off the list. She wants you to understand everything. She even offered to follow up because I was a few minutes late and wanted to make sure we had time to review everything without being rushed. We ended up not needing to, but I was so impressed and grateful. That was a true demonstration of how much she cares for her patients.
UofU Patient
November 27, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
she was great! I felt comfortable in her knowledge and her concern
UofU Patient
November 22, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
excellent experience
UofU Patient
November 12, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele was patient and informative. Very thorough and listened to my concerns.
UofU Patient
October 29, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
have never had a dr that was genuinely concerned like this, I appreciate her more than she knows
UofU Patient
October 21, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 13, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele was so personable and really put my mind at ease, I was very nervous to meet with her and she was so friendly and thorough.
UofU Patient
July 24, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
dr Ibele is the most amazing and caring doctor I have ever met. she should be in charge of teaching all doctors how to interact with patients.
UofU Patient
July 21, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She was amazing and I felt like she cared about me as a patient. Addressed all my concerns, did not make me feel rushed. Made my care and treatment options feel personalized.
UofU Patient
July 13, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She was amazing. I thought I would feel like I would be a "checklist" patient, where it would feel like she just went down the list of of things she tells everyone and call it a day. Obviously she covers all the same info, but I felt like she really cared, had actually looked at my chart and made my care feel personal and I really appreciated that. I didn't feel rushed and she spoke to me like an equal. Far exceeded my expectations!
UofU Patient
June 12, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele is FANTASTIC! I tell everyone I know that has, or is thinking about having, a gastric bypass about her. I love her!
UofU Patient
March 27, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
very detailed and complete
UofU Patient
February 10, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I had a really great experience with the entire staff.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Ibele is professional, caring, and is an overall wonderful care provider.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I am so grateful my doctor talked to the other doctor and recommend a colonoscopy. Saved my life
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
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, 2011 |
| Residency | University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics General Surgery Resident, 2010 |
| Internship | Duke University Medical Center Pediatrics Intern, 2004 |
| Professional Medical | Wake Forest University School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2003 |
| Undergraduate | University of North Carolina Biology B.S., 1999 |
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.