Surgical Treatment & Procedure Specialists
General surgeons are surgical specialists who care for patients needing surgery on the abdomen, skin, breast, soft tissues, or endocrine system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts, among other organs.
Each of our general surgeons has advanced fellowship training, including training in colon and rectal surgery, minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, surgical critical care, trauma and acute care, emergency general surgery, and bariatric surgery. We are also recognized nationally for outstanding clinical care, research, and innovation.
Our patients receive a highly specialized assessment; the newest treatments, including clinical trials for new medications; emerging surgical techniques; and coordinated follow-up of their care. Our surgeons are also actively involved in educating tomorrow's doctors to continue to provide this care through the .
General Surgery Procedures / Specialty Areas
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Why U of U ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
U of U ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ has year-after-year exceptional rankings as offering the best health care in the nation. It's not a surprise. We believe collaboration throughout our system — from physicians, researchers, biologists, and more — leads to the most imaginative care.
Working together in a rich, diverse clinical environment means our discoveries have a direct impact on the health of our patients. U of U ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ isn't satisfied with just offering health care. We want to transform it.
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Patient & Family Resources
From finding a place to stay to answering questions about your bill, University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ offers services to help patients and families make time away from home a little easier.
About Your Stay
Staying in the hospital overnight can be inconvenient because you're away from the comforts of your own home. Learn what to bring to the hospital to make your overnight stay as convenient as possible.
