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Board Certification
American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)National Board of Medical ExaminersPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 120 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
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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.
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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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
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