Michael D. Rollins, II
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 13 reviews )

Michael D. Rollins, II, MD

Languages spoken: English

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Primary Location

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Surgery
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
801-662-2950
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St. Vincent Healthcare

SCL Health Medical Group - Fortin Pediatric Specialty Clinic
1232 N 30th St
Billings , MT 59101
406-237-5300
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Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services Building

Colorectal Center
81 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
801-662-1619
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Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Pediatric Surgery
2250 N Miller Campus Dr
Lehi , UT 84043
801-662-2950
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  • Michael D. Rollins, M.D. Professor of Surgery is a board-certified Pediatric Surgeon with expertise in the treatment of patients with anorectal malformations (imperforate anus, cloaca) and Hirschsprung disease.

    Dr. Rollins’ clinical interests include pediatric surgical problems such as:

    • inguinal hernia
    • umbilical hernia
    • undescended testicle
    • cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
    • gastrostomy tube (placement of a stomach feeding tube)
    • appendectomy (removal of the appendix)
    • vascular access (ports and central lines for long-term intravenous therapy)
    • ulcerative colitis
    • Crohn’s disease
    • gastroesophageal reflux disease
    • chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)
    • congenital lung lesions
    • congenital diaphragmatic hernia
    • endocrine and oncologic surgery
    • anorectal malformation
    • medically refractive constipation
    • fecal incontinence
    • Hirschsprung Disease
    • inflammatory bowel disease
    • rectal prolapse

    Dr. Rollins is the founder and director of the Pediatric Colorectal Center at Primary Children's Hospital. The focus of the Center is on the multidisciplinary care and long-term management of children born with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease as well as children with severe, medically refractive functional constipation (severe motility disorders). Recently, the center has been expanded to include surgical care for children with inflammatory bowel disease.

    Dr. Rollins is a Co-Founder of the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC). https://pcplc.org/ The PCPLC was organized in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists, and other specialists in order to facilitate research on anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and other colorectal and pelvic disorders. The PCPLC includes clinical centers and a central data coordinating center (University of Utah Data Coordinating Center). The PCPLC maintains a detailed registry of patients and provides the infrastructure for conducting focused studies which will help direct future treatments. Dr. Rollins is also currently working with members from the Utah Population Database to evaluate inheritance patterns in children with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease.

    Outside of work, Dr. Rollins enjoys cycling, mountain biking, hiking and skiing.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 13 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.

    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Muy buena

    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very good person [TRANSLATED]

    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    First time meeting Dr. Rollins and he was very professional and is an expert in his area. Would recommend him if the occasion ever arrives.

    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 3 out of 5

    He was not personable or caring.

    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thank you for your help and understanding and being available for any additional questions or problems.

    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Rollins' team is beyond praise! The best of the best! Dr. Rollins' high level of professionalism, excellent attitude towards young patients and their parents, very attentive attention to detail! They always take the time, very carefully and patiently explain how to properly provide care after discharge from the hospital. I especially want to highlight the excellent work of Sarah T. Zobelle and Carole. Sarah's excellent work has given me great confidence that I am up to the task as a mother and can provide proper home care for my son! I admire these professionals and wish them great happiness, great scientific discoveries and victories! You are best!

  • Michael D. Rollins, M.D. Professor of Surgery is a board-certified Pediatric Surgeon with expertise in the treatment of patients with anorectal malformations (imperforate anus, cloaca) and Hirschsprung disease.

    Dr. Rollins’ clinical interests include pediatric surgical problems such as:

    • inguinal hernia
    • umbilical hernia
    • undescended testicle
    • cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
    • gastrostomy tube (placement of a stomach feeding tube)
    • appendectomy (removal of the appendix)
    • vascular access (ports and central lines for long-term intravenous therapy)
    • ulcerative colitis
    • Crohn’s disease
    • gastroesophageal reflux disease
    • chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)
    • congenital lung lesions
    • congenital diaphragmatic hernia
    • endocrine and oncologic surgery
    • anorectal malformation
    • medically refractive constipation
    • fecal incontinence
    • Hirschsprung Disease
    • inflammatory bowel disease
    • rectal prolapse

    Dr. Rollins is the founder and director of the Pediatric Colorectal Center at Primary Children's Hospital. The focus of the Center is on the multidisciplinary care and long-term management of children born with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease as well as children with severe, medically refractive functional constipation (severe motility disorders). Recently, the center has been expanded to include surgical care for children with inflammatory bowel disease.

    Dr. Rollins is a Co-Founder of the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC). https://pcplc.org/ The PCPLC was organized in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists, and other specialists in order to facilitate research on anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and other colorectal and pelvic disorders. The PCPLC includes clinical centers and a central data coordinating center (University of Utah Data Coordinating Center). The PCPLC maintains a detailed registry of patients and provides the infrastructure for conducting focused studies which will help direct future treatments. Dr. Rollins is also currently working with members from the Utah Population Database to evaluate inheritance patterns in children with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease.

    Outside of work, Dr. Rollins enjoys cycling, mountain biking, hiking and skiing.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Professor
    Pediatrics -Adjunct Associate Professor
    Academic Divisions Pediatric Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)

    Education history

    Undergraduate Biological Sciences - Lipscomb University B.S.
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Memphis M.D.
    Internship Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Residency Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Research Fellow Gastrointestinal Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Research Fellow
    Fellowship Pediatric Surgery - Washington University School of Medicine Fellow

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Russell KW, Rollins MD, Barnhart DC, Mone MC, Meyers RL, Skarda DE, Soukup ES, Black RE, Molitor MS, Stoddard GJ, Scaife ER (2015). Charge Awareness Affects Treatment Choice: Prospective Randomized Trial in Pediatric Appendectomy. Ann Surg, 262(1), 189-93. (Read full publication)
    2. Taylor MA, Bucher BT, Reeder RW, Avansino JR, Durham M, Calkins CM, Wood RJ, Levitt MA, Drake K, Rollins M (2021). Comparison of Hirschsprung Disease Characteristics between Those with a History of Postoperative Enterocolitis and Those without: Results from the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium. European journal of pediatric surgery, 31(3), 207-213. (Read full publication)
    3. Harrington AW, Gasior AC, Einarsdottir H, Rothstein DH, Rollins MD, Ozgediz D (2019). Hirschsprung Disease: The Rise of Structured Transition and Long-term Care. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 69(3), 306-309. (Read full publication)
    4. Rollins MD, Russell K, Schall K, Zobell S, Castillo RF 2nd, Eldridge L, Scaife ER, Barnhart D (2014). Complete VACTERL evaluation is needed in newborns with rectoperineal fistula. Journal of pediatric surgery, 49(1), 95-8; discussion 98. (Read full publication)
    5. Russell KW, Barnhart DC, Zobell S, Scaife ER, Rollins M (2015). Effectiveness of an organized bowel management program in the management of severe chronic constipation in children. Journal of pediatric surgery, 50(3), 444-7. (Read full publication)
    6. Liechty ST, Barnhart DC, Huber JT, Zobell S, Rollins M (2016). The morbidity of a divided stoma compared to a loop colostomy in patients with anorectal malformation. Journal of pediatric surgery, 51(1), 107-10. (Read full publication)
    7. Kwendakwema N, Al-Dulaimi R, Presson AP, Zobell S, Stevens AM, Bucher BT, Barnhart DC, Rollins M (2016). Enterocolitis and bowel function in children with Hirschsprung disease and trisomy 21. Journal of pediatric surgery, 51(12), 2001-2004. (Read full publication)
    8. Pruitt LCC, Swords DS, Russell KW, Rollins MD, Skarda D (2019). Prescription vs. consumption: Opioid overprescription to children after common surgical procedures. Journal of pediatric surgery, 54(11), 2195-2199. (Read full publication)
    9. Kilpatrick JA, Zobell S, Leeflang EJ, Cao D, Mammen L, Rollins M (2020). Intermediate and long-term outcomes of a bowel management program for children with severe constipation or fecal incontinence. Journal of pediatric surgery, 55(3), 545-548. (Read full publication)
    10. Pruitt LCC, Skarda DE, Rollins MD, Bucher B (2020). Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis in children treated at US children's hospitals. Journal of pediatric surgery, 55(3), 535-540. (Read full publication)
    11. Halleran DR, Smith CA, Fuller MK, Durhm MM, Dickie B, Avansino JR, Tirrell TF, Vandewalle R, Reeder R, Drake KR, Bates DG, Rollins MD, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (2020). Measure twice and cut once: Comparing endoscopy and 3D cloacagram for the common channel and urethral measurements in patients with cloacal malformations. Journal of pediatric surgery, 55(2), 257-260. (Read full publication)
    12. Kastenberg ZJ, Wall N, Malhotra N, Zobell S, Mammen L, Short SS, Rollins M (2020). The effect of multidisciplinary colorectal center development on short-term hospital readmissions for patients with anorectal malformations or Hirschsprung disease. Journal of pediatric surgery, 55(3), 541-544. (Read full publication)
    13. Baxter KJ, Garza JM, Rollins MD, Drake K, Reeder RW, Wood R, Avansino J, Calkins CM, Ralls M, Garvey EM, Durham MM, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) (2020). Multi-institutional review of bowel management strategies in children with anorectal malformations. Journal of pediatric surgery, 55(12), 2752-2757. (Read full publication)
    14. Wall N, Kastenberg Z, Zobell S, Mammen L, Rollins M (2020). Use of an enterocolitis triage and treatment protocol in children with Hirschsprung disease reduces hospital admissions. Journal of pediatric surgery, 55(11), 2371-2374. (Read full publication)
    15. Rich BS, Silverberg JT, Fishbein J, Raval MV, Gadepalli SK, Moriarty KP, Aspelund G, Rollins MD, Besner GE, Dasgupta R, Rothstein DH, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery Delivery of Surgical Care Committee (2020). Subspecialization in pediatric surgery: Results of a survey to the American Pediatric Surgical Association. Journal of pediatric surgery, 55(10), 2058-2063. (Read full publication)
    16. Rich BS, Fishbein J, Ricca RL, Moriarty KP, Short J, Trudeau MO, Kim SS, Rollins M, Van Arendonk KJ, Gadepalli SK, Raval MV, Dasgupta R, Rothstein DH, Glick RD, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery Delivery of Surgical Care Committee (2020). Defining the role of advanced care practitioners in pediatric surgery practice. Journal of pediatric surgery, 56, 2263-2269. (Read full publication)
    17. Short SS, Zobell S, Gaddis K, Mammen L, Wynne E, Rollins M (2021). Use of expedited post-operative protocol for children undergoing appendicostomy reduces length of hospitalization. Journal of pediatric surgery, 57, 406-409. (Read full publication)
    18. Kastenberg ZJ, Taylor MA, Durham MM, Calkins CM, Rentea RM, Wood RJ, Avansino JR, Levitt MA, Van Leeuwen KD, Lewis KE, Reeder RW, Rollins M (2021). Perioperative and long-term functional outcomes of neonatal versus delayed primary endorectal pull-through for children with Hirschsprung disease: A pediatric colorectal and pelvic learning consortium study. Journal of pediatric surgery, 56(8), 1465-1469.
    19. Marenco CW, Rice-Townsend S, Rollins M, Wood RJ, Calkins C, Smith C, Durham MM, Rentea RM, Ralls M, Van Leeuwen K, Reeder RW, Avansino J, PCPL (2021). 30-day postoperative outcomes of neonatal versus delayed anoplasty for perineal and vestibular fistulas. Journal of pediatric surgery, 56(8), 1454-1458.
    20. Langer JC, Rollins MD, Levitt M, Gosain A, Torre L, Kapur RP, Cowles RA, Horton J, Rothstein DH, Goldstein AM, American Pediatric Surgical Association Hirschsprung Disease Interest Group (2017). Guidelines for the management of postoperative obstructive symptoms in children with Hirschsprung disease. Pediatric surgery international, 33(5), 523-526. (Read full publication)
    21. Saadai P, Trappey AF, Goldstein AM, Cowles RA, De La Torre L, Durham MM, Huang EY, Levitt MA, Rialon K, Rollins M, Rothstein DH, Langer JC, American Pediatric Surgical Association Hirschsprung Disease Interest Group (2019). Guidelines for the management of postoperative soiling in children with Hirschsprung disease. Pediatric surgery international, 35(8), 829-834. (Read full publication)
    22. Taylor MA 2nd, Bucher BT, Reeder RW, Levitt M, Avansino J, Durham MM, Calkins CM, Wood R, Drake K, Rollins (2020). Comparison of Maternal Histories and Exposures in Children With Isolated Anorectal Malformation Versus Anorectal Malformation With Genitourinary Anomalies. Cureus, 12(6), e8762. (Read full publication)
    23. Rollins MD, Bucher BT, Wheeler JC, Horns JJ, Paudel N, Hotaling J (2022). Healthcare Burden and Cost in Children with Anorectal Malformation During the First 5 Years of Life. The Journal of pediatrics, 240, 122-128.e2. (Read full publication)
    24. Short SS, Wynne EK, Zobell S, Gaddis K, Rollins M (2022). Most children experience resolution of idiopathic pediatric rectal prolapse with bowel management alone. Journal of pediatric surgery, 57(10), 354-358. (Read full publication)
    25. Short SS, Rollins MD, Zobell S, Torres H, Guthery (2021). Decreased ER visits and readmission after implementation of a standardized perioperative toolkit for children with IBD. Journal of pediatric surgery, 57, 604-609. (Read full publication)
    26. Rice-Townsend SE, Nicassio L, Glazer D, Avansino J, Durham MM, Calkins CM, Rentea RM, Ralls MW, Wood RJ, Rollins MD, Garvey EM, Lewis KE, Reeder R, Smith CA, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) (2022). Characterizing the use of botulinum toxin in patients with Hirschsprung disease treated at referral institutions for pediatric colorectal surgery. Journal of pediatric surgery, 57, 1033-1039. (Read full publication)
    27. Smith CA, Kwon EG, Nicassio L, Glazer D, Avansino J, Durham MM, Frischer J, Calkins C, Rentea RM, Ralls M, Saadai P, Badillo A, Fuller M, Wood RJ, Rollins MD, Van Leeuwen K, Reeder RW, Lewis KE, Rice-Townsend SE, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC (2022). Fecal continence disparities in patients with idiopathic constipation treated at referral institutions for pediatric colorectal surgery. Journal of pediatric surgery, 58, 56-63. (Read full publication)
    28. Garvey EM, Fuller M, Frischer J, Calkins CM, Rentea RM, Ralls M, Wood R, Rollins MD, Avansino J, Reeder RW, Durham MM, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC (2023). Multi-Institutional Review From the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium of Minor Spinal Cord Dysraphism in the Setting of Anorectal Malformations: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes. Journal of pediatric surgery, 58(8), 1582-1587. (Read full publication)
    29. Iantorno SE, Rollins MD, Austin K, Avansino JR, Badillo A, Calkins CM, Crady RC, Dickie BH, Durham MM, Frischer JS, Fuller MK, Grabowski JE, Ralls MW, Reeder RW, Rentea RM, Saadai P, Wood RJ, van Leeuwen KD, Short SS, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortiu (2023). Rectal Prolapse Following Repair of Anorectal Malformation: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Management. Journal of pediatric surgery, 58(8), 1588-1593. (Read full publication)
    30. Saenz ZM, Austin K, Avansino JR, Badillo A, Calkins CM, Durham MM, Fuller MK, Rana A, Reeder RW, Rentea RM, Rollins MD, Speck KE, Wood RJ, Harris JC, Anderson J, Hassan M, Saadai P, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC (2024). Can Anorectal Stenosis be Managed With Dilations Alone? A PCPLC Review. Journal of pediatric surgery, (Read full publication)
    31. Kwon EG, Kreiss J, Nicassio L, Austin K, Avansino JR, Badillo A, Calkins CM, Crady RC, Dickie B, Durham MM, Frischer J, Fuller MK, Speck KE, Reeder RW, Rentea R, Rollins MD, Saadai P, Wood RJ, van Leeuwen KD, Smith CA, Rice-Townsend S (2024). Variation in Practice Surrounding Antegrade Colonic Enema Channel Placement. Journal of pediatric surgery, (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Rollins M (2012). Recent advances in the management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Current opinion in pediatrics, 24(3), 379-85. (Read full publication)
    2. Rentea RM, Bokova E, Frischer JS, Gosain A, Langer JC, Levitt MA, Nandivada P, Rialon KL, Rollins MD, Segura B, Wood RJ, Lim IIP, American Pediatric Surgical Association Hirschsprung Disease Interest Grou (2024). Evaluation and Management of Total Colonic Hirschsprung Disease: A Comprehensive Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Hirschsprung Disease Interest Group. Journal of pediatric surgery, 59(11), 161677. (Read full publication)

    Case Report

    1. Madden JL, Schober ME, Meyers RL, Bratton SL, Holland SM, Hill HR, Rollins M (2012). Successful use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for acute respiratory failure in a patient with chronic granulomatous disease. Journal of pediatric surgery, 47(5), E21-3. (Read full publication)
    2. Kim RB, Robbins R, Rollins MD, Brockmeyer D (2020). Currarino syndrome presenting as a cerebrospinal fluid leak from the dermal sinus tract: case report. Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics, 1-5. (Read full publication)

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