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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 )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 26, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I 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, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I would recommend him for any hiatal hernia surgery

    January 14, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I'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, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. 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, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He is outstanding, upfront and honest. Makes sure the patients get the best care possible.

    December 10, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Volckmann is outstanding and takes time to hear me and explain exactly what is happening.

    November 30, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Volckmann is an amazing surgeon. I was very nervous to have this surgery, but he explained everything to me before the surgery and made me feel more calm. His bedside manner is wonderful. He makes you feel like he truly cares about you as a person. I have struggled with my weight my whole life, but rather than making me feel like a failure, he helped me see that there was help I could get for this disease.

    November 30, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Volckmann knows and explains all one ever wants to know about their stomach. Friendly and outgoing. Encourages confidence in his skill.

    November 30, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Had Dr. Volckmann not been my surgeon, I think things would not have turned out the way they did. I appreciate the professionalism that he and his staff portrayed on my behalf. I¿ll always be grateful.

  • 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)