Board Certification
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National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Patient Rating
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.
The doctor takes the time to explain things very well. He also took the time to listen to our questions. [TRANSLATED]
Very kind and understanding. Explains everything that is going to happen.
Amazing Doctor and he knows what he's doing
Dr was kind, empathetic, and patient. He went above and beyond to help me understand the options we have for surgery for my child.
Excellent Dr. We are forever grateful to you, you are our son's hero. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Gochiman is an excellent doctor
I feel that this Doctor was an answer to my prayers. As a parent you want your child to have a doctor that will take the time and care needed to help your child have the best outcome and as close to normal results as can be obtained. I feel that Dr. Gociman took on a very difficult procedure and was able to achieve the expected outcome. He did an incredible job and I appreciate his time and skill. He is an amazing human and I thank him from the bottom of my heart for providing my son with such excellent care. Thank You
Don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand directions or what is going on. It can sometimes take some clarifying to know just what he is saying.
We were very pleased with our initial visit with Dr. Gociman. We are feeling comfortable with our daughter's upcoming surgery.
Es un excelente doctor
He was very professional and extremely nice. My son is very very happy with his results. Thank you so much for your care and attention to detail Dr. Gociman!
Excellent and professional care received from Dr. Gociman
Dr. Gociman listened to all my concerns patiently and answered all my questions Inma way that I could understand the surgery my son was going under.
Excelente doctor muy profesional te explica y te da mucha confianza
He was rushed as he was balancing both the clinic and the OR. When you travel a ways to be seen, it would be nice to feel like you had sufficient time and a thorough exam with the doctor. He was respectful and knowledgeable.
Very friendfull, professional doctor . He explained everything I need. Highly recommended.
Dr.Gociman was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything so that I could understand it. He's one of the nicest doctors I've ever come across. He and his staff are the best!
I didn't feel any better or like we went into much depth about my concerns or next steps.
Very straightforward and informative. Gave me my options then left for a second to allow me to talk to my parent. Then came back and respected my decision.
They are very friendly and answer all the questions. [TRANSLATED]
Dr Gociman is very thorough and is very qualified
He always wants the best for his patients
My first time meeting him as he is filling in for our other surgeon who is out. He was very professional in giving good feedback and strait forward about my daughters upcoming surgery
Hands down the best!
We love how he takes his time to explain why were there for and hes honesty. He make you feel confident that everything will be ok.
Amazing surgeon. Took the best absolute time and care with my son's surgery. He made sure we were informed and up to date with what was going on. Explained the procedure and what when on in great detail.
I highly recommend Dr. Gociman. He was direct and informative. We had all questions answered, everything was explained to us. He kept us in the loop through the entire process, during my sons stay.
Muy buenos Dr y cirujano, estamos agradecidos por todo el trato hacia nuestro hijo
He's an excellent surgeon and doctor! He great person! The best
Dr. Gociman is the most compassionate and intelligent surgeon. He treats our entire family with the upmost respect and always makes us feel included in the decision making process. He is cautious, calm and so incredibly talented at cranio facial surgery. He has been the leader of my son's surgical team for over a decade now and there is no one we trust more to care for our child. We owe so much to Dr. G for the miracles he has given our son. He is an amazing human being and this families hero.
He didn't go into much detail, as this was just a consultation. I think he would need a CT scan to know more, so part of him being vague and succinct was just the nature of this being the first time meeting him.
I am so glad he did my daughters surgery he is excellent shows compassion, knows what he is doing. Excellent Dr.
Dr. Gociman always seems like he's 'go - go - go' so a lot of times he doesn't ask if I have any questions before he leaves the room.
He takes the time to explain everything.
Dr. Gociman was very skilled and knowledgeable. He made us feel comfortable and explained everything in detail. He does have an extremely long wait to get in for a consult though, so be prepared for that.
He treated me very well [TRANSLATED]
Had to wait an hour and a half before he came in the room to only spend 5 to 10 minutes telling me that my son should be talking more and that he probably has a developmental issue
Didn't love him! We didn't feel very listened to, and for a few reasons we will be going to a different plastic surgeon.
Dr. Gociman is a wonderful medical provider and understands my special medical needs
Dr. Gociman has exceptional skills in testing and diagnosing efficiently! He shows true empathy for his clients and family members. I watched him soothe a pre-school aged child who was scared of stepping on a scale to be weighed, Dr. Gociman stepped in to help waylay this child's fears.
An excellent doctor and very good professional, 100% recommended. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Gociman has provided surgery and great care for our Autistic son over the years. He is kind and compassionate and also has a fun sense of humor. We are blessed to have access to his excellent skills!
He is attentive and concerned with our daughter. He is also a perfectionist which is so great in his line of work.
La mejor atención y el tiempo para reunirse con el doctor Kestle (of Neurosurgery) y mi familia para explicarnos el proceso de mi bebe.
Highly recommended doctor [TRANSLATED]
This was our consultation and first time to Primary Children's I thought he was very kind and explained what the next steps would be, my granddaughter has autism and he was very kind to her and made it not so scary thank you doctor
Dr. Gociman is very professional and patient, Im looking forward to our next meeting.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Associate Professor |
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| Academic Divisions |
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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| Board Certification |
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Education history
| Professional Medical | Medicine, ¿Carol Davila¿ - University of Medicine and Pharmacy | M.D. |
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| Doctoral Training | Human Genetics - University of Utah | Ph.D. |
| Internship | General Surgery - Mayo Clinic | Intern |
| Residency | General Surgery - University of Toledo Medical Center | Resident |
| Residency | Plastic Surgery - Mayo Clinic | Visiting Resident |
| Residency | Plastic Surgery - University of Utah Medical Center | Resident |
| Fellowship | Craniofacial Surgery - University of Utah Medical Center | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Moores N, Conway H, Donato D, Gociman B, Pannucci CJ, Agarwal J (2018). Is release of the posterior lamella enough? A cadaveric exploration of posterior component separation techniques. Am J Surg, 218(3), 533-536.
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Rosales MN, Lyon N, Lotz A, Yamashiro DK, Gociman BR, Siddiqi FA, Johns DN (2021). Multidisciplinary Presurgical Education: Clinical Impact on Children With Orofacial Clefts Undergoing Maxillary Distraction via Rigid External Distraction. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 60(1), 10556656211055411.
- Gociman B, Marengo J, Ying J, Kestle JR, Siddiqi F (2012). Minimally invasive strip craniectomy for sagittal synostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 23(3), 825-8.
- Gociman B, Agko M, Blagg R, Garlick J, Kestle JR, Siddiqi F (2013). Endoscopic-assisted correction of metopic synostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 24(3), 763-8.
- Gociman B, Blagg R, Agko M, Goodwin I, Kestle JR, Siddiqi F (2014). The metopic angle: a novel assessment tool of the trigonocephalic frontal deformity and its correction. J Craniofac Surg, 25(6), 2101-4.
- Mehta ST, Moores N, Yamashiro D, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2017). Protection of the Temporomandibular Joint During Syndromic Mandibular Distraction With a Novel Condylar Offloading Device. J Craniofac Surg, 28(7), 1855-1856.
- Simpson AM, Mehta ST, Siddiqi F, Yamashiro D, Gociman B (2018). Modified Lefort Distraction Osteogenesis for the Treatment of Nager Syndrome-Associated Midface Hypoplasia: Technique and Review. J Craniofac Surg, 29(6), e621-e623.
- Kunkel R, Kim E, Tuncer FB, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2019). Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis in a Patient With Osteogenesis Imperfecta. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 30(8), 2530-2532.
- Sharma J, Tuncer FB, Gociman B, Siddiqi (2019). Use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Pediatric Cranioplasty With Pre- and Postoperative Radiation Therapy. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 30(7), e677-e679.
- Sharma J, Tuncer FB, Gociman B, Siddiqi (2019). Use of BMP in Pediatric Cranioplasty With Pre and Postoperative Radiation Therapy. The Journal of craniofacial surgery,
- Tyrell R, Limoges N, Kestle J, Gociman B, Siddiqi (2020). Sinus Pericranii in Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 31(7), e715-e717.
- Pfeifauf KD, Said AM, Naidoo SD, Skolnick GB, Kestle JRW, Lee A, Birgfeld C, Anderson RCE, Gociman B, Siddiqi FA, Pollack IF, Goldstein JA, Tamber M, Imahiyerobo T, Smyth MD, Patel KB, Synostosis Research Group (2020). Evaluation of the Patient-Practitioner Consultation on Surgical Treatment Options for Patients With Craniosynostosis. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 31(5), 1186-1190.
- Veith J, Johns D, Mehta ST, Hosein R, Tuncer FB, Tyrell R, Kestle JRW, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2021). Serial Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction for the Treatment of Complex Craniosynostosis. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 32(1), 32-35.
- Anstadt EE, Johns DN, Kwok AC, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2016). Neonatal Ear Molding: Timing and Technique. Pediatrics, 137(3), e20152831.
- Mehta S, Blagg R, Willcockson J, Gociman B, Yamashiro D, Siddiqi (2018). Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Demineralized Bone Matrix and rhBMP-2 versus Autologous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting in Alveolar Cleft Patients. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 142(3), 737-743.
- Tyrell R, Choi YK, Tuncer F, Maglic D, Holoyda K, Hosein R, Gociman (2021). The Effects of Sequential Galeotomies and Galea Aponeurectomies on Scalp Flap Advancement. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 147(2), 363e-364e.
- Pannucci CJ, Fleming KI, Bertolaccini C, Agarwal J, Rockwell WB, Mendenhall SD, Kwok A, Goodwin I, Gociman B, Momeni (2021). Optimal Dosing of Prophylactic Enoxaparin after Surgical Procedures: Results of the Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled FIxed or Variable Enoxaparin (FIVE) Trial. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 147(4), 947-958.
- Baker CM, Ravindra VM, Gociman B, Siddiqi FA, Goldstein JA, Smyth MD, Lee A, Anderson RCE, Patel KB, Birgfeld C, Pollack IF, Imahiyerobo T, Kestle JRW, Synostosis Research Group (2021). Management of sagittal synostosis in the Synostosis Research Group: baseline data and early outcomes. Neurosurgical focus, 50(4), E3.
- Gociman B, Agko M, Moran S (2009). Caption: a filtration-based platelet concentration system. Expert review of medical devices, 6(6), 607-10.
- Sivakumar W, Goodwin I, Blagg R, Johns D, Riva-Cambrin J, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2015). Pancraniosynostosis following endoscopic-assisted strip craniectomy for sagittal suture craniosynostosis in the setting of poor compliance with follow-up: a case report. Journal of medical case reports, 9, 64.
- Mehta ST, Agarwal C, Siddiqi F, Rockwell WB, Gociman B (2018). The Benefit of a Formal Plastic Surgery In-Service Conference. Journal of surgical education, 75(4), 1058-1061.
- Kestle JRW, Lee A, Anderson RCE, Gociman B, Patel KB, Smyth MD, Birgfeld C, Pollack IF, Goldstein JA, Tamber M, Imahiyerobo T, Siddiqi FA, Synostosis Research Group (2018). Variation in the management of isolated craniosynostosis: a survey of the Synostosis Research Group. Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics, 22(6), 627-631.
- Ravindra VM, Awad AW, Baker CM, Lee A, Anderson RCE, Gociman B, Patel KB, Smyth MD, Birgfeld C, Pollack IF, Goldstein JA, Imahiyerobo T, Siddiqi FA, Kestle JRW, Synostosis Research Group (SynRG) (2021). Preoperative imaging patterns and intracranial findings in single-suture craniosynostosis: a study from the Synostosis Research Group. Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics, 28(3), 1-7.
- Johns D, Anstadt E, Donato D, Kestle J, Riva-Cambrin J, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2016). Early Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis for the Treatment of Syndromic Craniosynostosis. Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction, 9(3), 219-23.
- Flores S, Maglic D, Moores N, Hossein R, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2018). Successful reconstruction of bilateral oral commissure fusion secondary to Stevens Johnson syndrome. Plastic surgery international,
- Garlick J, Willis R, Donato DP, Gociman (2018). Cherubism in a 4-year-old boy managed with tumor curettage, mandibular osteotomies and repositioning. Plastic surgery international,
- Stewart CM, Garlick J, Mcmullin J, Siddiqi F, Crombie C, Rockwell WB, Gociman (2015). Surgical Excision of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in an Elderly Veteran's Affairs Population. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2(12), e277.
- Johns D, Blagg R, Kestle JR, Riva-Cambrin JK, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2015). Distraction Osteogenesis Technique for the Treatment of Nonsyndromic Sagittal Synostosis. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 3(7), e474.
- Simpson AM, Chen K, Bohnsack JF, Lamont MN, Siddiqi FA, Gociman (2018). Pyoderma Gangrenosum-like Wounds in Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency: Case Report and Review of Literature. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 6(8), e1886.
- Holoyda KA, Kim EN, Tuncer FB, Maglic D, Hosein RC, Kestle JR, Siddiqi FA, Gociman B (2020). Layered Closure of Lumbosacral Myelomeningocele Defects with Bilateral Paraspinous Muscle and Composite Fasciocutaneous Flaps. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(6), e2884.
- Kim EN, Graham EM, Tuncer FB, Yamashiro DK, Siddiqi FA, Gociman B (2020). Alveolar Bone Graft Stabilization with Custom Maxillary Splints. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(11), e3214.
- Choi YK, Mehta ST, Luo J, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2021). Management of Large Pediatric Wound Defects Using a Continuous External Tissue Expander. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 9(8), e3723.
- McRae R, Lambert L, Lee J, Gociman B, Scaife E, Eckhauser (2014). Repair of a wide sternal cleft in a young female. Journal of pediatric surgery case reports, 2(6), 277-279.
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Kunkel RP, Yamashiro DK, Gociman B (2022). Simultaneous Closure of the Cleft Alveolus and Hard Palate with Concomitant Bone Grafting. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 10(2), e4099.
- Moss W, Pires G, Zahid R, Tyrell R, Rhemtulla I, Gociman (2022). Severe Cherubism Treated with Curettage, Osteotomy, and Bony Repositioning: A Case Series of Three Patients. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 10(1), e4079.
- King B, Veith J, Kim E, Kestle J, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2022). Frontofacial Reconstruction Technique Modification with Preservation of Blood Supply to the Monobloc Segment. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 33(5), e519-e520.
- Aryanpour Z, Maglic D, Zahid R, Tuncer FB, Gociman BR, Siddiqi F (2022). Mandibular Myofibroma and Severe Trismus: A Complex Case and Review of Complications. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 10(6), e4380.
- Maglic D, Sudduth JD, Marquez JL, Tieman J, Overschmidt B, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2023). Modified Antia-Buch Flap Incorporating an Extended Temporal Scalp Incision. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 11(2), e4797.
- Abou-Al-Shaar H, Karsy M, Eli IM, Agarwal JP, Gociman B, Mahan M (2023). Masseter-to-facial nerve transfer for facial nerve reanimation. Neurosurgical focus, 8(1), V6.
- Scott K, Sudduth JD, Ormiston L, Marquez JL, Jolly L, Zahid R, Siddiqi F, Yamashiro D, Gociman (2022). A Custom Stabilizing Splint for the Management of BLCP with Protruding Premaxilla. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 10(11), e4653.
- Jolly L, Sudduth JD, Marquez JL, White M, Collar-Yagas L, Yamashiro D, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2023). Novel Custom Maxillary Disimpaction Splint. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 11(5), e4976.
- King BW, Anderson EW, Sudduth JD, Marquez JL, Dunklebarger M, Collar-Yagas L, Gociman (2023). A Simple Surgical Solution for Functional Improvement of Deforming Vascular Malformations with Lip Involvement. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 11(2), e4816.
- Marquez JL, Sudduth JD, Ormiston L, Patel BC, Gociman (2023). Multimodal Management of Facial Keloid with Tissue Expansion, Excision, and Injection of 5-FU and Triamcinolone. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 11(1), e4796.
- Chiang SN, Reckford J, Alexander AL, Birgfeld CB, Bonfield CM, Couture DE, David LR, French B, Gociman B, Goldstein JA, Golinko MS, Kestle JRW, Lee A, Magge SN, Pollack IF, Rottgers SA, Runyan CM, Smyth MD, Wilkinson CC, Skolnick GB, Strahle JM, Patel K (2024). What to do with an incidental finding of a fused sagittal suture: a modified Delphi study. Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics, 34(2), 182-189.
- Chen J, French MM, Holdaway MGB, Jolley TM, Bautista CH, Collar Yagas L, Gociman (2024). Distraction Osteogenesis for Frontosphenoidal Craniosynostosis: a Novel Surgical Treatment Modality of a Rare Suture Fusion. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(6), e5893.
- Sudduth JD, Byrd R, Marquez JL, Bautista CH, Chen J, Battistini A, Yamashiro DK, Gociman (2024). Pediatric Mandibular Fracture Management: Intraoperative Thermoplastic Splint Fabrication and Circummandibular Wires, without Maxillomandibular Fixation. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(6), e5883.
- Marquez JL, Sudduth J, DeMay H, Kuo K, Battistini A, Yamashiro DK, Siddiqi FA, Gociman (2024). Early Results on the Efficacy of Demineralized Bone Matrix, Bone Morphogenic Protein, and Freeze-dried Bone Chips in Alveolar Cleft Repair. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(2), e5600.
- Collar Yagas L, Bautista CH, Chen J, Tausinga TL, Kim EN, Johns DN, Gociman B (2024). Modifications to the WHISTLE Flap Procedure for Correction of Secondary Cleft Lip Deformities. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(5), e5848.
- Battistini A, Marquez JL, Scaife J, Collar L, Kim E, Johns D, Yamashiro D, Gociman (2024). Cleft Lip and Palate Correction: The Utah Protocol. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(11), e6298.
- Bautista CH, Chen J, Ormiston L, Moore ZJ, Husain A, Gociman (2024). Pectoralis Major and Abdominis Rectus Musculocutaneous Flap Reconstruction for Sternal Wound Closure in Ectopia Cordis. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(11), e6299.
- Chen J, Bautista CH, Patel A, French MM, Mienko A, Schaeffer AJ, Wallis MC, Gociman (2025). Penile Reconstruction in Aphallia: Modification of the De Castro Technique With Large Tissue Expander. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 13(1), e6412.
- Bonfield CM, Alexander AL, Birgfeld CB, Couture DE, David LR, French B, Gociman B, Goldstein JA, Golinko MS, Kestle JRW, Lee A, Magge SN, Pollack IF, Rottgers SA, Runyan CM, Smyth MD, Vyas R, Wilkinson CC, Skolnick GB, Patel KB, Strahle J (2025). Sports after single-suture synostosis surgery: a survey of Synostosis Research Group members. Neurosurgical focus, 58(1), E3.
- Dadzie AI, Somers S, Dunklebarger M, Ormiston L, Yamashiro D, Gociman (2025). Molar Extraction and Bone Grafting to Optimize Bone Stock for Future Mandibular Distraction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 13(6), e6891.
- Somers S, Vitale A, Dunklebarger M, Dadzie A, Gociman (2025). Successful Grafting with Allogenic Bone Following Benign Pediatric Mandibular Tumor Removal. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 13(6), e6830.
- Somers S, Dadzie A, Ormiston L, Dunklebarger M, Bautista CH, Gociman (2025). Modified "Posterior Cervical Lift" Correction of Webbed Neck Deformity. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 13(4), e6743.