Mark R. Sarfati
( out of 51 reviews )

Mark R. Sarfati, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

Rock Springs
801-581-3495

University of Utah Hospital

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-581-3495

  • Dr. Mark Sarfati is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology. He graduated from Bucknell University with a BA in Biology. He received his M.D. from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Sarfati then moved west and completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. During residency, he spent two years investigating endothelial cell biology in the lab of Dr. Stuart Williams. While at the University of Arizona, he was inspired to pursue a career in Vascular Surgery while working with Drs. Joseph Mills, Victor Bernhard, Glenn Hunter and Kenneth McIntyre. He moved to Salt Lake City and completed a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Utah under the mentorship of Dr. Peter Lawrence. Dr. Sarfati joined the faculty of the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1998. His clinical interests include the full spectrum of open and endovascular surgery. Dr. Sarfati particularly enjoys complex aortic, limb salvage and hemodialysis access surgery. In addition, he enjoys managing complicated conditions including aortic graft infection and tertiary vascular complications. He is a member of the University's multidisciplinary aortic treatment team.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 51 reviews )

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    December 13, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent Doctor

    December 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is very personable and acts truly interested in my health.

    November 08, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very thorough and reassuring.

    November 01, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Sarfati cancelled my first visit with him 1.5 weeks before, I had waited 3 months and now waiting 2 more months. He listened to my symptoms but seemed to have a very set view that there is no way this is vascular even though he took on my case after I had see the U vascular department and they had told me I had blood flow problems. One test he ordered was denied by insurance (which happens) and I called multiple times a week for over a month asking him to let insurance know it was needed. His staff said he had repeated emails about it but he didn't respond until they caught him in office one day, at which time I finally got a return phone. When asked about the order and previous results, he threw his team and the other U doctor under the bus saying they were wrong, he wouldn't have ordered that test, and the other doctor had given me false information.

    October 05, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Top Notch, Outstanding to say the least Very professional

    October 04, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Wonderful man and very skilled at what he does a surgeon and diastolician

    August 21, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Sarfatis vascular skills & experience should be noted. His work saved my right leg & he has excellent bedside manners & is a gentleman.

    August 11, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very informative.

    August 07, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is so caring and understanding

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  • Dr. Mark Sarfati is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology. He graduated from Bucknell University with a BA in Biology. He received his M.D. from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Sarfati then moved west and completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. During residency, he spent two years investigating endothelial cell biology in the lab of Dr. Stuart Williams. While at the University of Arizona, he was inspired to pursue a career in Vascular Surgery while working with Drs. Joseph Mills, Victor Bernhard, Glenn Hunter and Kenneth McIntyre. He moved to Salt Lake City and completed a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Utah under the mentorship of Dr. Peter Lawrence. Dr. Sarfati joined the faculty of the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1998. His clinical interests include the full spectrum of open and endovascular surgery. Dr. Sarfati particularly enjoys complex aortic, limb salvage and hemodialysis access surgery. In addition, he enjoys managing complicated conditions including aortic graft infection and tertiary vascular complications. He is a member of the University's multidisciplinary aortic treatment team.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Radiology & Imaging Sciences -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
    Board Certification
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Vascular Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    General Surgery - University of Arizona Health Science Center Chief Resident
    Research Fellow Surgery - University of Arizona Health Science Center Research Fellow
    General Surgery - University of Arizona Health Science Center Resident
    Internship General Surgery - University of Arizona Health Science Center Intern
    Medicine - Thomas Jefferson University M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Bucknell University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kauvar DS, Sarfati MR, Kraiss LW (2012). Intraoperative blood product resuscitation and mortality in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg, 55(3), 688-92. (Read full article)
    2. Kauvar DS, Sarfati MR, Kraiss LW (2011). National trauma databank analysis of mortality and limb loss in isolated lower extremity vascular trauma. J Vasc Surg, 53(6), 1598-603. (Read full article)
    3. Shelgikar C, Mohebali J, Sarfati MR, Mueller MT, Kinikini DV, Kraiss LW (2010). A design modification to minimize tilting of an inferior vena cava filter does not deliver a clinical benefit. J Vasc Surg, 52(4), 920-4. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Binning MJ, Sarfati MR, Couldwell WT (2009). Embolic atrial myxoma causing aortic and carotid occlusion. Surg Neurol, 71(2), 246-9; discussion 249. (Read full article)

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