Michelle A. Buff
( out of 13 reviews )

Michelle A. Buff, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-2121
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Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Surgery
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
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Michelle Buff, MD, MS, is a board-certified transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon specializing in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation. Her interests include outcomes in solid organ abdominal transplant, care of the pre- and post-transplant patient advancing the use of the robot within transplant, and advanced hepatobiliary surgery.

Dr. Buff received her MD degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She completed her general surgery residency at University of Arizona, College of Medicine Tuscon. Dr. Buff then completed the Abdominal Multi-Organ Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Fellowship at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute in Washington D.C.

She currently serves as an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery at University of Utah Health.

Dr. Buff's goal is to help her patients feel comfortable and supported during the time of their transplant and to achieve the best possible outcome. She is working in collaboration with her partners to innovate within the field of abdominal transplantation.

In her spare time, Dr. Buff enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband. She especially likes cooking, hiking, traveling, and jogging. After growing up on the East Coast, she is delighted to be so close to the beautiful Utah Wasatch Mountains.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Patient Rating

4.8 /5
( out of 13 reviews )

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Patient Comments

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UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She's very personable and listens to what you have to say, she lets you know that you are important

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I have to be honest I don't remember just her but I'm sure she explained everything to the fullest!

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Buff has a very pleasant personality. Very precise. I would totally trust her to do my surgery.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She did not listen but seems she was just told to talk to me as a surgeon was needed but she had little idea.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Buff brought consummate skill and authentic enthusiasm to my care and after-care. Her surgical work was top-shelf and her presence was consistently comforting.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She was patient and explained everything to me and my caregivers. In no hurry. Thank you!

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Easy to talk to, listened to my concerns, helped me make an informed decision.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Buff was super helpful and explained what they were looking for and what needed to be done if discovered. She even drew pictures for me and showed my areas on the screen from previous scans. She is skilled and brings high value to her team.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Caring doctor, attentive, involved patient in conversation,

Michelle Buff, MD, MS, is a board-certified transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon specializing in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation. Her interests include outcomes in solid organ abdominal transplant, care of the pre- and post-transplant patient advancing the use of the robot within transplant, and advanced hepatobiliary surgery.

Dr. Buff received her MD degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She completed her general surgery residency at University of Arizona, College of Medicine Tuscon. Dr. Buff then completed the Abdominal Multi-Organ Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Fellowship at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute in Washington D.C.

She currently serves as an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery at University of Utah Health.

Dr. Buff's goal is to help her patients feel comfortable and supported during the time of their transplant and to achieve the best possible outcome. She is working in collaboration with her partners to innovate within the field of abdominal transplantation.

In her spare time, Dr. Buff enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband. She especially likes cooking, hiking, traveling, and jogging. After growing up on the East Coast, she is delighted to be so close to the beautiful Utah Wasatch Mountains.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery

Education history

Undergraduate Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry and Spanish - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S.
Other Training Study Abroad Medical Spanish - Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Graduate Training Physiology - North Carolina State University MOP
Professional Medical Medicine - Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine M.D.
Residency General Surgery - University of Arizona College of Medicine ¿ Tucson Resident
Fellowship Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery - MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Fellow