Welcome our New Faculty, Dr. Callie Thompson
We would like to welcome our new physician, Callie Thompson, MD, to the Division of General Surgery. ... Read More
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Department of Surgery members participate in White Coats for Black Lives on June 5th, 2020
Department of Surgery
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.
Vision
The future of surgery, delivered today.
Mission
We provide comprehensive, compassionate care to every patient and shape the future of surgery through innovation, education, and discovery.
Latest News
Welcome our New Faculty, Dr. Sudha Jayaraman
We would like to welcome our new provider, Sudha Jayaraman, MD, MSc, FACS, is a Professor of Surgery in the Division of General Surgery and Director of the Center for Global Surgery at the University of Utah.. ... Read More
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Welcome Our New Provider, Dr. Brian Mitzman
Brian Mitzman, MD, joins the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery as an Assistant Professor (Clinical Track) of Surgery.... Read More
SurgeryRecent Highlights of Our Incredibly Generous Donors
In many ways, the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is sustained by the incredible generosity of donors. Their gifts enable our Division to expand educational opportunities, collaborate with other institutions, develop new initiatives, and continue increasing the strength of our program. ... Read More
SurgeryWelcome Our 2020 Incoming Fellows
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery welcomed two new fellows at the beginning of July 2020: Ryan Clark, MD and John Vossler, MD, MS, MBA.... Read More
SurgeryDivision of Cardiothoracic Surgery Holds First Annual William Ray Rumel Research Symposium
On June 16, 2020, the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah held the first annual William Ray Rumel Research Symposium. This virtual conference was created to showcase the research of our trainees and to highlight some of the innovative work being done by our faculty in Cardiothoracic Surgery. ... Read More
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Alumni Highlight - Dr. Michael Collins
Dr. Collins is currently the Chief of General Thoracic Surgery at LDS Hospital, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, and Adjunct Professor of Nursing at Brigham Young University School of Nursing. Dr. Collins developed a dedicated division of thoracic surgery, which, later in his career, also encompassed thoracic oncology. His patients note that he is compassionate, caring, thorough, and trustworthy.... Read More
SurgeryA 'last resort' for failing coronavirus patients, limited ECMO machines available in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — It’s considered a last resort treatment for patients losing the battle to coronavirus. Hospitals in Utah are turning to ECMO machines when a patient’s lungs or heart is failing and there are few options left.... Read More
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Division Leadership Create New Perfusion School at University of Utah
In 2018, Dr. Craig Selzman (Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery), Heather Clark (Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery), and Kirk Bingham (Perfusionist) identified a gap in the University of Utah School of Medicine offerings: there was no training program in perfusion. ... Read More
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