Luke Martin
( out of 147 reviews )

Luke Martin, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 3A, Gastrointestinal

University of Utah Hospital

General Surgery, Area E
801-581-2121

  • Luke Martin, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah. His clinic practice includes cancers of the colon and rectum, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and other problems of the lower gastrointestinal tract and anus. He has an interest in the use of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. He believes in providing individualized, holistic care that begins with what matters most to each person. He enjoys discussing the range of treatment options available and includes each patient in the decision-making process.

    Dr. Martin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a degree in economics. Following medical school at the McGovern School of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center, he completed General Surgery residency at the University of Utah which included two years of dedicated research time. He then completed a Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota.

    Outside of the hospital, he enjoys spending time in the mountains with his wife and two dogs. They enjoy trail running, skate-skiing, canyoneering, camping, and fishing.

    PRACTICE LOCATIONS: Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah Hospital, Sugarhouse Health Center

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 147 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.

    September 23, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I am very please with Dr. MARTIN so far in my cancer treatment!!!

    September 14, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Martin is a fantastic doctor.

    September 09, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Didn't listen and decided that because I smoke he won't do my surgery that is needed..

    September 09, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    DR Martin was great wish though there was pain medication or ointment for this condition.

    August 28, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Wonderful experience and everything was explained well and great results

    August 07, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Martin and his team are incredible. They treat you with kindness and courtesy, listen to all your questions, and thoughtfully and thoroughly explain everything. In a stressful time, they are an amazing team. The University is lucky to have them and I am delighted to have him as my doctor,

    July 27, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Professional and to the point, no time wasted.

    July 22, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Martin was thorough, efficient, and communicated the results of my exam well. I appreciated his good bedside manner too.

    July 04, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very kind, made sure I was comfortable. No delays, made sure I understood everything.

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  • Luke Martin, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah. His clinic practice includes cancers of the colon and rectum, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and other problems of the lower gastrointestinal tract and anus. He has an interest in the use of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. He believes in providing individualized, holistic care that begins with what matters most to each person. He enjoys discussing the range of treatment options available and includes each patient in the decision-making process.

    Dr. Martin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a degree in economics. Following medical school at the McGovern School of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center, he completed General Surgery residency at the University of Utah which included two years of dedicated research time. He then completed a Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota.

    Outside of the hospital, he enjoys spending time in the mountains with his wife and two dogs. They enjoy trail running, skate-skiing, canyoneering, camping, and fishing.

    PRACTICE LOCATIONS: Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah Hospital, Sugarhouse Health Center

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Colon & Rectal Surgery - University of Minnesota Medical School Administrative Fellow
    General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Research Resident
    General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School M.D.
    Major: Economics; Minors: Chemistry & Entrepreneurship - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Williams CR, Jellison A, Martin L, Zhang C, Presson AP, Kraiss LW, Brooke BS (2018). Optimal medical management before lower extremity bypass for claudication in the veteran population. J Vasc Surg, 69(2), 545-554.
    2. Martin LA, Kilpatrick JA, Al-Dulaimi R, Mone MC, Tonna JE, Barton RG, Brooke BS (2018). Predicting ICU readmission among surgical ICU patients: Development and validation of a clinical nomogram. Surgery, 165(2), 373-380.
    3. Martin L, Peche W, Peterson K, Wan Y, Chan S, Morton R, Zhang C, Presson AP, Hotaling J (2017). Population Based Paternity Rate and Partner Birth Outcomes Among Utah Men With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Am J Gastroenterol, 112(11), 1722-1727.
    4. Martin L, Langell J (2017). Improving on-time surgical starts: the impact of implementing pre-OR timeouts and performance pay. J Surg Res, 219, 222-225.
    5. Martin L, Mullaney S, Peche W, Peterson K, Chan S, Morton R, Wan Y, Zhang C, Presson AP, Emery B, Aston K, Jenkins T, Carrell D, Hotaling J (2017). Population-based Semen Analysis Results and Fertility Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Results From Subfertility Health Assisted Reproduction and the Environment (SHARE) Study. Urology, 107, 114-119.
    6. Martin L, Presson AP, Zhang C, Ray D, Finlayson S, Glasgow R (2017). Association between surgical patient satisfaction and nonmodifiable factors. J Surg Res, 214, 247-253.
    7. Martin LA, Finlayson SRG, Brooke BS (2017). Patient Preparation for Transitions of Surgical Care: Is Failing to Prepare Surgical Patients Preparing Them to Fail? World J Surg, 41(6), 1447-1453.
    8. Martin L, Seton G, Aldred B, Hopkins P, Chan J, Heilbrun ME, Mone M, Scaife C, Peche W (2016). When body mass index fails to measure up: perinephric and periumbilical fat as predictors of operative risk. Am J Surg, 212(6), 1039-1046.
    9. Martin LA, Gross ME, Mone MC, Whiting CK, Hansen HJ, Mecham EM, Peche W, Scaife CL (2015). Routine endoscopic surveillance for local recurrence of rectal cancer is futile. Am J Surg, 210(6), 996-1001; discussion 1001-2.
    10. Martin LA, Fischer UM, Robinson E, Ko TC (2012). Gallstone ileus ten days after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Am Surg, 78(5), E292-4.
    11. Martin LA 4th, Fischer UM, Potts JR, Ko TC (2012). Spontaneous gallbladder perforation in acalculous hemorrhagic cholecystitis. Am Surg, 78(1), E8-9.