Skip to main content
Eric T. Volckmann
( out of 100 reviews )

Eric T. Volckmann, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-587-3660
  • 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

    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 100 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.
    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 02, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    The best in bedside manner and listening to you. He really listens.

    May 30, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I am extremely grateful for Dr. Volckmann¿s as provider. He and his staff are very knowledgeable, kind, friendly, informative, and professional. I highly recommend his services. Thank you

    May 12, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He made me feel like he cared about me. He made me laugh. I felt safe in his care.

    May 09, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He was 80 minutes past my appointment time. He was short and in a hurry. Basically treated less than a person. Would not go back.

    April 28, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I will recommend highly to all

    April 01, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He¿s a miracle worker and he explains the procedure he is doing in a manner you fully understand and he leaves the final decision up to you. Very personable doctor.

    March 21, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Volkmann loves his work. He has very carefully picked and put together the best team in the Weight Loss program. Researching his professional career was worth it because it made my decision to go forward much less stressful. He made sure to cover All areas of the process. I know I will have a successful transition into my new health path.

    March 10, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I had heard Doctor Volckmann was good at his business and I am hopeful now

    March 07, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I would recommend him his a very kind understanding doctor..

  • 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 -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    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
    Minimally Invasive Surgery - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Research Fellow
    Residency General Surgery - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Resident
    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. 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 article)
    2. 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 article)
    3. 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.
    4. 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 article)
    5. 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 article)

    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 article)