Board Certification
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National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe the provider as caring, compassionate, and highly professional, with strong clinical knowledge. Reviewers highlight clear communication, active listening, and an engaging, supportive manner that helps them feel comfortable and confident in care decisions. Many note the provider is encouraging, well-prepared, and effective at helping patients find acceptable options and direction.
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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.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Advanced Practice Clinician |
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| Academic Divisions |
Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery
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| Board Certification |
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Education history
| Graduate Training | University of Utah Physican Assistant Program | M.P.A.S. |
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| Undergraduate | Alma College | B.A. |
Selected Publications
Journal 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.
- 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.
- Chen J, Mackenzie J, Zhai Y, OLoughlin J, Kholer R, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele A (2017). Preventing Returns to the Emergency Department FollowingBariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 27(8), 1986-1992.
As I said before, Rebecca has helped me so much throughout my journey. She is compassionate but also spoke firmly when i needed to hear specific counsel. I am grateful for all the support she has provided over the years.
She is exceptional. She is kind, professional and knowledgeable. She listens to my concerns and works with me to find acceptable options.
Rebecca is very professional.
Ms. Kohler is easy to work with! Her questions were clear enabling my ability to respond appropriately. We discussed various options and decided to stay the course. She helped to make me comfortable.
Dr. Kohler is easy to talk to, as well as knowledgeable and willing to help me make good choices!
Rebecca Kohler is the best provider. She is kind, friendly, compassionate, and encouraging. I think she makes every patient feel like they are her favorite patient.
I've known Rebecca for many years and she has always been the person who seeks after excellence. She is professional, concerned about me as an individual. She listened to me and addressed any questions I had. I left the appointment feeling better than when I came in.
Great
She is by far the best. I have seen many providers between my wife and I and when we see her we always feel like she cares for well being and is truly making our lives better.
I will never stop saying how great I think Rebecca is as a provider. I always feel like she genuinely cares and knows how to encourage, motivate, and redirect while always being supportive.
Rebecca Kohler is awesome. I have worked with her for 8 years and she has been kind, informative and supportive.
The best person to have on your side when you are going through this journey. She's absolutely amazing!
Dr. Kohler is warm and very engaging making it very easy to share my questions and concerns. She is always helpful, knowledgeful and very encouraging to me.