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Benjamin D. Carrick
( out of 23 reviews )

Benjamin D. Carrick, PA-C

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 3A, Gastrointestinal
Salt Lake City
801-587-4381
  • Benjamin Carrick, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant and works in Surgical Oncology at University of Utah Health. He is also the Lead APC for the new Division of Surgical Oncology, which includes: complex abdominal, melanoma, sarcoma, breast, and endocrine sections. He holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at Samford University in Alabama, where he also played Division 1 baseball for three seasons. He has worked for the University of Utah Hospital since 2021. In his current role in the division of Surgical Oncology, he is involved in the post-op care of complex surgical oncology patients, including esophageal, gastric, HPB, small intestine, colon, and HIPEC patients. His team also provides care for melanoma and abdominal sarcoma patients. His involvement is primarily post-operative care, and occasional assistance in the operating room. He started a benign pancreatic cyst surveillance clinic in 2022. He also performs procedures in his clinic, including PowerPort removal, Tunnel Line removal, and fat pad biopsies. He was the recipient of the University of Utah Department of Surgery APC Excellence Award in Clinical Practice in 2022. He is also the clinical advisor for Clinical Documentation and Integrity for the Department of Surgery.

    Ben is a Charlotte, NC native who has lived in the Salt Lake City area since 2021. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife+ kids, skiing, hiking, playing pickleball, and traveling.

    Board Certification

    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 23 reviews )

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    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.

    November 20, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Carrick is awesome. Takes all the time with you during visit to explain every thing. He is a fantastic doctor

    October 13, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I really appreciate Ben Carrick, PAC in that he explains things in a way that I can understand; he listens and treats me with respect and has a very kind approach. He's very friendly and easy to communicate with. I recommend him highly; he is very kind.

    July 27, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He is a good doctor

    July 02, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He was caring and took the time to explain my results and listened to concerns I shared. Excellent care! Thank you!

    May 26, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Benjamin David Carrick, PAC, treated me extremely well during the procedure I was to undergo on my last visit to HCI. He explained things very well and gave me choices on the treatment I was to receive.

    May 22, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    PAC Carrick expertly carried out the procedure efficiently and with no pain to me. He was very friendly and engaging in his manner and thorough in his explanations of what to expect, monitoring my comfort during the procedure, and with after-visit information.

    November 11, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Excellant doctor very easy to talk to

    July 09, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    See comments made in other section. Very thoughtful, friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring

    April 10, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He was Great. I loved that he was my Doctor

  • Benjamin Carrick, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant and works in Surgical Oncology at University of Utah Health. He is also the Lead APC for the new Division of Surgical Oncology, which includes: complex abdominal, melanoma, sarcoma, breast, and endocrine sections. He holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at Samford University in Alabama, where he also played Division 1 baseball for three seasons. He has worked for the University of Utah Hospital since 2021. In his current role in the division of Surgical Oncology, he is involved in the post-op care of complex surgical oncology patients, including esophageal, gastric, HPB, small intestine, colon, and HIPEC patients. His team also provides care for melanoma and abdominal sarcoma patients. His involvement is primarily post-operative care, and occasional assistance in the operating room. He started a benign pancreatic cyst surveillance clinic in 2022. He also performs procedures in his clinic, including PowerPort removal, Tunnel Line removal, and fat pad biopsies. He was the recipient of the University of Utah Department of Surgery APC Excellence Award in Clinical Practice in 2022. He is also the clinical advisor for Clinical Documentation and Integrity for the Department of Surgery.

    Ben is a Charlotte, NC native who has lived in the Salt Lake City area since 2021. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife+ kids, skiing, hiking, playing pickleball, and traveling.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Midlevel
    Academic Divisions Surgical Oncology
    Board Certification
    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Education history

    Graduate Training University of Alabama at Birmingham M.P.A.S.
    Undergraduate Exercise Science - Samford University S.B.