The Department of Surgery at the University of Utah is a nationally ranked academic surgical program that provides high-value patient care, leads in research and innovation, and inspires and educates tomorrow’s leaders in surgery.
In addition to providing expert, compassionate clinical care, our surgeons are engaged in scientific inquiry across a broad range of areas, including ground-breaking laboratory research, advanced surgical technology, and health care system innovations designed to guarantee that all our patients have ready access to personalized, compassionate, high-quality surgical care that consistently responds to their individual needs, preferences, and values.
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We provide comprehensive, compassionate care to every patient and shape the future of surgery through innovation, education, and discovery.
In the first-ever genome-scale analysis of the puberty process in humans, researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) outline distinct and critical changes to stem cells in males during adolescence. They further outline how testosterone, and the cells that produce testosterone, impact stem cells in male reproductive organs. ... Read More
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Zinc and folic acid, a pair of dietary supplements long touted as an effective treatment for male infertility, failed to improve pregnancy rates, sperm counts, and sperm potency in a new study conducted at University of Utah Health and other medical centers in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health. According to the researchers, the finding presents the most definitive evidence to date that so-called fertility supplements do not live up expectations. ... Read More
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We would like to welcome our new provider, Dr. John Smith, to the Division of Urology at University of Utah Health ... Read More
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The American Society of Andrology will honor both Drs. Douglas Carrell, PhD and James Hotaling, MD this year at their upcoming meeting in Philadelphia. ... Read More
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We are very grateful to have Dr. Julian Macedo on our faculty team. Learn why Dr. Macedo chose Critical Care Medicine and why building a strong mentor relationship is so important. ... Read More
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Researchers collaborate on an innovative study to find out... Read More
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The Department of Ophthalmology is proud to be a part of a health system providing the best possible care through continual improvement. ... Read More
Global Health,Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences,Pathology,Surgery,Pediatrics,NeurologyDr. Alejandro Sanchez was awarded a seed grant through Huntsman Cancer Institute to study the complex relationship between body size and oncologic outcomes in renal cell carcinoma. ... Read More
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We would like to welcome our new provider, Dr. Alejandro Sanchez to the Division of Urology at University of Utah Health ... Read More
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