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American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)National Board of Medical ExaminersPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 106 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. 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.
December 23, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExplained everything concerning my options for treating my situation. Excellent communication skills and his staff seemed to be a well trained team.
December 12, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe saved my life. I will always be grateful for his compassion and knowledge!
November 17, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Eric T. Volckman explained my condition to me better than previous doctors. And that helped me make a better decision to have the surgery, and I know I'll feel better. Thanks Dr. Volckman
November 03, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERNothing more. Nothing more can be done
October 24, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERAlways so understanding and explains things clearly
October 23, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Volckmann is very attentive and concerned about patient's understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options. He was patient with my questions and spent time addressing all of my questions.
October 20, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI have a great deal of confidence in Dr Volckmann
October 13, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is caring and respectful of my decisions.
September 07, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent doctor
August 25, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI've been seen by a different bariatric surgeon and was not at all impressed so I was referred to Dr. Volkmann and am VERY happy I found him. He is extremely patient and kind and understanding. You don't feel like a number or anything other a patient he truly cares about and wants to help. If you need help he has a lot of experience in many things I would recommend him over any other Bariatric Dr. He also specializes in many other things, so look him up and give him a call you'll be glad you did.
August 04, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI was impressed by Dr. Volckmann's time and effort to listen to me and make sure I understood his thoughts. Also he made sure we were all on the same page before our visit was done.
July 07, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThanks for the care & advice
July 03, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery caring and knowledgeable.
June 29, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERInformative and friendly
June 12, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERSkilled, knowledgeable surgeon. Procedure he performed is complication free. Easy post op instructions. Thank you Dr Volckmann.
June 04, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Volckmann, was pleasant. and knowledgeable and was matter of fact and straight to business! within 10 minutes of seeing him, he had booked my surgery, and I was on my way! I did want to get something for the nerve pain, but he really didn't seem to think I needed anything.
May 12, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERIÕm glad I found Dr Volkmann he explains everything you need to know and your options very pleasant demeanor and heÕs someone you trust
May 07, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is a sweet and caring man.
May 05, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Volckmann is an amazing doctor!
April 27, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Volckmann was very patient with an our questions and concerns. He took time to explain our options and the why behind those options. This was out first visit, and felt very confident in his explanations and confidence with our situation.
April 23, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERStaff is so accommodating, I would trust Dr. Volkman to do anything. His surgery student was amazing. It was an awesome experience.
April 20, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERGreat at explaining my problem and what my options for treatment were available.
January 23, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent bedside manner!
December 19, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is amazing and his staff rocks!
December 09, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery easy to communicate with.
November 28, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is compassionate and takes the time to listen.
November 05, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDR VOLCKMANN IS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND DOCTOR!!
October 14, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI'm extremely hopeful for a solution and it's all thanks to Volckmann and his team
September 22, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery impressed with Dr Volckmann & his bedside manner. Very kind, informative & helpful.
September 17, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is a great doctor who cares about you and your health. I would highly recommend him (and I have).
September 05, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERLike his personal bed side manner Good doctor
July 21, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Volckmann, fit me in as my appointment had been canceled due to a technical difficulty. He was informative and answered all my questions concerning my options going forward. He gave consideration to insurance needs and explained how scheduling usually booked up that latter months of the year if I needed it before then. I really appreciated that.
June 30, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery professional and kind.
June 02, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThe best in bedside manner and listening to you. He really listens.
May 30, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI 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, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe made me feel like he cared about me. He made me laugh. I felt safe in his care.
May 09, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe 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, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI will recommend highly to all
April 01, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe'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, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. 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, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI had heard Doctor Volckmann was good at his business and I am hopeful now
March 07, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI would recommend him his a very kind understanding doctor..
March 07, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Volkman is an excellent surgeon, We are so grateful to have been referred to him.
February 26, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI trust him with my care. I can count on him to give me the honest facts. Options on what to do and then gives me time to make my decision on what to do. I trust him.
February 15, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI would recommend him for any hiatal hernia surgery
January 14, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI've been a nurse for over 30 years Have dealt with many, many MDs. Dr. Volckmann has a great demeanor and understands what his patients with surgery are going through.
January 13, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Volckmann's manner was very comforting and made me feel that all is going to be alright and that he can fix my problem. He took time to listen to your questions and answered in a way you knew that he knows what he's doing. I highly recommend him. His staff was very courteous and treated all with respect and took time to listen to you.
January 12, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is outstanding, upfront and honest. Makes sure the patients get the best care possible.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Surgery -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)National Board of Medical ExaminersEducation history
Fellowship Clinical Assistant Professorship in Minimally Invasive Surgery - The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow Research Fellow Minimally Invasive Surgery - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Research Fellow Residency General Surgery - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Resident Professional Medical 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
- Khouri A, Martinez P, Kieffer M, Volckmann E, Chen J, Morrow E, Turner N, Ibele A (2022). Repairing small type I hiatal hernias at the time of RYGB is not necessary to achieve resolution of reflux symptoms. Surg Endosc, 37(6), 4910-4916. (Read full publication)
- Chen J, Razzouk J, Martinez P, Kohler R, Morrow E, Ibele A, Volckmann E (2022). The utility of endoscopy prior to bariatric surgery: an 11-year retrospective analysis of 885 patients. Surg Endosc, 37(4), 3127-3135. (Read full publication)
- McGarrity LA, Terrill AL, Martinez PL, Ibele AR, Morrow EH, Volckmann ET, Smith TW (2022). The Role of Resilience in Psychological Health Among Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obes Surg, 32(3), 792-800. (Read full publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- Morrow E, Chang JW, Biber J, Miller M, McGarrity L, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele A, Brooke B (2020). Prospective Collection of PROMIS Physical Function Measure Demonstrates Significant Improvement After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 30(5), 1898-1903. (Read full publication)
- 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. (Read full publication)
- Chen J, Miller M, Ibele A, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Volckmann E (2018). Dual Ring Wound Protector Reduces Circular Stapler Related Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg, 28(10), 3352-3359. (Read full publication)
- 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. (Read full publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
Abstract
- 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 publication)
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