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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, MPAS is a certified Physician Assistant in the Division of Transplant Surgery at University of Utah Health. 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. In her current role she is involved in the care of liver, kidney and pancreas transplant patients. Prior to joining the Transplant team, she worked in Bariatric and Foregut Surgery at U Health for 14 years. Ms. Kohler is also the Director of Advanced Practice for the Department of Surgery and serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences. 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

Patients consistently highlight the compassionate and attentive care provided by Rebecca. Many appreciate her thoroughness, kindness, and willingness to listen to their concerns, which fosters a positive and reassuring atmosphere during visits. However, a few comments reflect concerns about communication and how patient issues were addressed. Overall, the majority of patients express high satisfaction and a sense of being valued and cared for.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.8 /5
( out of 31 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.


Jan 06, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

Nov 08, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is exceptional. She is kind, professional and knowledgeable. She listens to my concerns and works with me to find acceptable options.

Oct 09, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is very professional.

Sep 28, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

Aug 23, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Kohler is easy to talk to, as well as knowledgeable and willing to help me make good choices!

Jul 18, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

Jun 05, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

Apr 26, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Great

Apr 18, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

Jan 23, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

Dec 02, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca Kohler is awesome. I have worked with her for 8 years and she has been kind, informative and supportive.

Dec 01, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

The best person to have on your side when you are going through this journey. She's absolutely amazing!

Nov 08, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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.

Sep 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.

Sep 12, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is amazing and really cares about her patients

Jun 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!

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Jan 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.

Jan 18, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was Fantastic and very helpful!

Dec 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!

Nov 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.

Nov 10, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

We had a very good visit. Rebecca Kohler is mindful of me as an individual. She not only cared for me as a gastric bypass pt. but she asked about my family, work, activities. I believe all of this contributes to good health care.

Nov 07, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is very patient and goes over e everything with you. She takes time to ask about your concerns and makes suggestions to solve them. She never makes me feel rushed or like she doesn't have time for my concerns or questions.

Oct 27, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is amazing really enjoyed interacting with her and she is full of wonderful advice, very personable and enjoyable to to visit with.

Oct 20, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is a terrific caregiver. Very knowledgeable and always well prepared. She is very personable & easy to discuss issues with. I am grateful to be in her care.

Oct 07, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was so sweet and really helped me with all my questions and concerns and then some! She's the best!

Sep 30, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is very attentive and takes the time to really listen to your concerns.

Aug 24, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is, and has always been one of my favorites in this clinic. She takes her time and really listens. 10/10 every time.

Aug 06, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Vary good

Jul 16, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is always awesome to see. She's easy to talk to about anything and is very caring.

Jul 09, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is Avery skilled PAC and extremely knowledgeable and caring. I rate her as one of the best providers Ive seen. Thank you Rebecca

May 27, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Love this lady. She has taken care of me and my wife for several years. Very personable and professional.

May 21, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is amazing

May 18, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was great

May 08, 2023
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.

May 06, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent staff. Kudos to everyone there.

Apr 20, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Amazing provider. Learns her patients personalities and finds way to fit her philosophy into their care plan! Shes amazing!

Apr 06, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Amazing

Mar 16, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca has been kind and caring in every way and I feel very fortunate to have her on my care team. She listens and is attentive and engaging at all times. She simply is the best

Mar 06, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is literally the best. I love my visits with her so much. She cares, and I can tell she always comes into my appointments prepared and knows exactly who I am.

Feb 05, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is and always has been phenomenal. She takes my problems seriously. I feel like she truly cares about me. She celebrates my successes and makes me feel better about what I feel like Ive failed at. I always look forward to my appointments with her.

Feb 02, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I responded to this in the first question. She is the best!

Jan 13, 2023
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is extremely friendly and really spent a lot of time making sure I understood my labs as well as the progress I've made since my surgery. She has many suggestions that were attainable and even shared a helpful link in my discharge summary. I really felt like she cared and was rooting for me to be successful in this weight loss journey!

Dec 12, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is absolutely friendly, caring and easy to talk to, just love her.

Dec 08, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Great place

Nov 15, 2022
Sugar House Health Center

Helped take care of my incision issues.

Oct 29, 2022
Sugar House Health Center

Excellent PA she is Awesome

Oct 23, 2022
Sugar House Health Center

I saw Rebecca Kohler and she was the best!

Oct 06, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is professional and approachable! Very good with patients and a good listener!!

Oct 02, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Ms. Kohler is knowledgeable, professional and kind. She is an asset to this program and I'm happy she is taking care of me.

Aug 07, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I love Rebecca and wish she could be my PCP

Aug 01, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca Kohler has been a godsend to me. She truly cares as invested in helping me reach my weight loss goals. I know she is in my corner cheering me on to success!

Jul 19, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I have VERY happy with the care and follow up I have received.

Jul 10, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is top notch!

May 18, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

It was my first visit with Rebecca Koehler, I really enjoyed visiting with her. She did a great job of explaining all of my lab results and discussing my ongoing plans for weight loss.

Apr 19, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

This time it was good

Apr 10, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Fantastic care provider-willing to discuss everything with me thoughtfully and with wisdom

Mar 27, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She gave me very good advice and was comforting. Appreciated her.

Mar 13, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Nothing but good, l love Rebecca. She's awesome.

Feb 22, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca Kohler is an outstanding practitioner. She is thorough, listens well, and gives explanations and recommendations clearly.

Jan 26, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is so easy to talk to and explains everything very well

Jan 11, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca Kohler made me feel very comfortable on my first visit. She listened, answered all of my questions, and was very kind. Thank you!

Dec 13, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca always makes me feel like she is listening to me and knows my chart information. I never feel like "just another patient" I feel like she seriously cares. She is always willing to answer all my questions.

Nov 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is kind, knowledgeable and a great provider.

Nov 12, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

This was a follow up with Rebecca Kohler.i have always loved seeing Rebecca, but this time she took extra care to listen and help. I had additional concerns about my progress and she was thoughtful and attentive when I expressed them. Her suggestions were perfect for me, and I felt very heard. I received exceptional care and attention from her.

Nov 07, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent experience. Rebecca has always shown compassion and concern with me. I have Autism Spectrum Disorder, and she has always been very patient and understanding. Even spending extra time explaining things to where I can understand. I can tell that this is not just a job for her, but that she really does care.

Oct 08, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I appreciate the care, Intelligence,making sure I know what Is going on and what I need to do! Rebecca is the Greatest !

Aug 18, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

This was a terrible visit I had with Dr Rebecca Kohler. I was sitting in the room next to my husband and 20 minutes thru my visit Dr Kohler laughed a bit and we both looked at her as she stated " I have never seen this happen in my whole career. I have never seen someone else's picture in somebody elses my chart file." Naturally, we both stood up and looked at the photo. Yes this was a photo of me 7 years ago when my health was in superior condition as compared to now, plus I was wearing the mandated face mask and a head scarf on my head to cover my hair loss from poor health. I told her this and I received ZERO apology from her. Do you not think every single day I look in the mirror and do not see what has happened to me. I do.

Jun 28, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is a very caring and knowledgeable provider

May 30, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I really appreciate all the care and attention everyone on the staff have given me.

May 30, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca genuinely cares about me as a patient. She always has my best interests as her top priority.

May 02, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca was stellar. I'm extremely happy as a patient.

Apr 20, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

good

Apr 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I cant even find the words to say how amazing Rebecca Kohler is! The U is so lucky to have her and I am so lucky to have such an amazing provider to help me heal and answer all my questions and make my healing process less stressful. Rebecca Kohler is one of a kind!

Apr 02, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca took a lot of time to make sure I was well informed.

Mar 29, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is amazing and I love our visits. She got genuinely excited for me when we saw how much my labs had improved since surgery and I will never forget that.

Mar 05, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

PA Kohler is amazing

Feb 10, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca was thorough, compassionate, and appropriately concerned. I felt cared for.

Dec 22, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

great service

Dec 22, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Love Rebecca! She is awesome! The best PA I have ever had. (and I usually refuse to see PAs.)

Dec 08, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I've sung the praises of Rebecca and her staff multiple times to my family and friends. she's been deeply involved in my care since before surgery

Dec 06, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is AMAZING! She listens, and always gives great feedback. I feel like when I meet with Rebecca I am meeting with my friend and that she deeply cares for my well being. She always gives great advice and is one of my biggest cheerleaders. I SO appreciate her!

Dec 04, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

Nov 17, 2020
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.

Nov 07, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She's the best!

Nov 01, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is an excellent P.A. She is caring and engages with the patient. I have always had an outstanding experience with her.

Oct 26, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Rebecca is great. I appreciate her focus and caring.

Oct 12, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

love my care provider.

Aug 27, 2020
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.

Aug 09, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I was so grateful for the time Rebecca spent with me. she could tell I was troubled about several things and she was very caring, supportive and gave me so much reassurance, it was really what I needed. I know she had other patients waiting for her, but I was so appreciative of the time she spent with me.

Jul 29, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

awesome care provider

Jun 22, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Actually the doctor was very attentive and concerned and because of this I value her opinion and am trying to implement her advice.

Jun 02, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

May 23, 2020
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.

May 09, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent

Mar 11, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

My care provider today (a PA, I cant remember her name) was AWESOME! I had lots of questions and she answered them patiently and completely. And she was very kind and understanding. I so appreciated her willingness to not only do my post op check up but also answer my questions in a kind, unhurried way. She even offered to come back if I remembered a question that I hadnt asked - certainly not something that every care provider is willing to do. I would be happy and fortunate to see her again at any future visits.

Feb 19, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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


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.

Rebecca Kohler, PA-C, MPAS is a certified Physician Assistant in the Division of Transplant Surgery at University of Utah Health. 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. In her current role she is involved in the care of liver, kidney and pancreas transplant patients. Prior to joining the Transplant team, she worked in Bariatric and Foregut Surgery at U Health for 14 years. Ms. Kohler is also the Director of Advanced Practice for the Department of Surgery and serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences. 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. Chen J, Razzouk J, Martinez P, Kohler R, Morrow E, Ibele A, Volckmann E (2023). The utility of endoscopy prior to bariatric surgery: an 11-year retrospective analysis of 885 patients. Surg Endosc, 37(4), 3127-3135.
  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.
  3. Chen J, Mackenzie J, Zhai Y, O'Loughlin 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.