Rebecca M. Kohler
( out of 61 reviews )

Rebecca M. Kohler, PA-C

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-587-3660

  • Rebecca Kohler, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant and works in Bariatric and General Surgery at University of Utah Health. She is also the Director of Advanced Practice for the Department of Surgery. She holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Utah and completed her undergraduate degree at Alma College in Michigan. As a part of her undergraduate education, she studied abroad in both Mexico and Spain and speaks fluent Spanish. She has worked for the University of Utah Hospital since 2007. In her current role in the division of General Surgery, she is involved the care of bariatric and general surgery patients. Her involvement includes pre-surgical evaluation and education, nutrient deficiency monitoring, pre and post-operative care, and post-surgical follow-up. She is also a member of the surgical team and first assists in the operating room. Ms. Kohler's research interests include H. pylori, vitamin deficiencies and nutrition. She was the recipient of the University of Utah Department of Surgery APC Excellence Award in Administration in 2021.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 61 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    September 27, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I'm convinced Rebecca is one of the best providers ever. She is always prepared for our visits and makes me feel like she genuinely cares about me and my health. She listens and provides helpful and supportive information to my questions. I absolutely recommend her to anyone and everyone.

    September 12, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is amazing and really cares about her patients

    June 14, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Rebecca is amazing! She provides thoughtful care to her patients. She explains it in a way that I understand. She's funny, firm, and really cares! She also has a unique ability to care about the patients beyond treatment in a professional way. Can't recommend her enough!

    March 21, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Rebecca is the best provider you could ask for. She always makes me feel like she truly cares about me and my health and I honestly look forward to my visits with her.

    March 17, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Ms. Kohler was great! Our discussion of my status was professional and thorough. I found it most helpful and reassuring that I continue to have some measure of success with my weight control efforts.

    January 19, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She has been a terrific provider for me for a few years. Her knowledge, expertise and kindness is appreciated.

    January 18, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She was Fantastic and very helpful!

    December 03, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Rebecca always makes me feel so good at our appointments. I feel like she truly cares about me as a person and my health. I have never thought I could look forward to a doctor appointment, but I always look forward to talking with her. She listens to me, validates my concerns, and provides me with great information and feedback. She clearly cares a great deal about her patients. She is literally the best!

    November 16, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Rebecca is amazing. I can talk to her like I would my mother or sister. I know she cares about me and wants to see me succeed. She knows how to encourage me but can also kindly scold me when I am not following doctors' instructions as I should.

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  • Rebecca Kohler, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant and works in Bariatric and General Surgery at University of Utah Health. She is also the Director of Advanced Practice for the Department of Surgery. She holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Utah and completed her undergraduate degree at Alma College in Michigan. As a part of her undergraduate education, she studied abroad in both Mexico and Spain and speaks fluent Spanish. She has worked for the University of Utah Hospital since 2007. In her current role in the division of General Surgery, she is involved the care of bariatric and general surgery patients. Her involvement includes pre-surgical evaluation and education, nutrient deficiency monitoring, pre and post-operative care, and post-surgical follow-up. She is also a member of the surgical team and first assists in the operating room. Ms. Kohler's research interests include H. pylori, vitamin deficiencies and nutrition. She was the recipient of the University of Utah Department of Surgery APC Excellence Award in Administration in 2021.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Midlevel
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Education history

    Graduate Training University of Utah Physican Assistant Program M.P.A.S.
    Alma College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)