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Rebecca M. Kohler
( out of 31 reviews )

Rebecca M. Kohler, PA-C

Languages spoken: Spanish, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
  • 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

    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 31 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent staff. Kudos to everyone there.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is great. Always makes me feel like she has a genuine interest in helping me feel good about myself. Never negative, but always encouraging.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is amazing

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    The weight loss management team is wonderful... they all know the details, they all support the chosen path to recovery, and they all really care that my recovery is successful.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Rebecca Kohler was very informative. She took time to listen to my concerns and explained lab results and medical treatment very clearly. She is compassionate and listened while I talked.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Rebecca is and has always been amazing along with the medical team that works with her.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I have not received a follow-up of my visit. I find it hard to remember all the directions given me regarding my medications. Everyone was great.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Love working with Rebecca Kohler, but I HATED the virtual clinic visit. it felt non-personal.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Rebecca is excellent. She provides professional advice in a caring way. She takes time to answer all my questions.

  • 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 -Advanced Practice Clinician
    Academic Divisions Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery
    Board Certification
    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Martinez PL, McGarrity LA, Turner NA, Volckmann ET, Kohler RM, Morrow EH, Ibele A (2021). Self-Pay Payer Status Predicts Long-Term Loss to Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery. Obesity surgery, 31(4), 1590-1596. (Read full publication)
    2. Chen J, Razzouk J, Martinez P, Kohler R, Morrow E, Ibele A, Volckmann (2023). The utility of endoscopy prior to bariatric surgery: an 11-year retrospective analysis of 885 patients. Surgical endoscopy, 37(4), 3127-3135. (Read full publication)
    3. Chen J, Mackenzie J, Zhai Y, O'Loughlin J, Kholer R, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele (2017). Preventing Returns to the Emergency Department FollowingBariatric Surgery. Obesity surgery, 27(8), 1986-1992. (Read full publication)