Dr. Eric Terril Volckmann, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

University Of Utah Hospital General Surgery 30 N 1900 E Ste 3B110, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132

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Dr. Eric Volckmann is the Director of the University of Utah Health Care Bariatric Surgery Program at University Hospital in Salt Lake City. Dr. Volckmann specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Dr. Volckmann received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He then continued on to his residency in Chicago at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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Dr. Eric Terril Volckmann, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

While at Northwestern, Dr. Volckmann also completed a two-year research fellowship focusing on the development of new minimally invasive surgical techniques. After finishing his surgical residency, Dr. Volckmann then completed a Clinical Assistant Professorship at The Ohio State University Medical Center (one of the oldest training programs in the country focused on minimally invasive surgery) where he gained extensive training in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures such as laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding. Dr. Volckmann’s other areas of clinical expertise include: diagnostic and interventional flexible upper endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery for complicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernias, achalasia, and abdominal wall hernias. Dr. Volckmann’s research interests include studying the effects of bariatric surgery on inflammation, nutrition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Education:

Medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Experience:

Residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago
Two-year research fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital focusing on the development of new minimally invasive surgical techniques
Clinical Assistant Professorship at The Ohio State University Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures

Membership:

Director of the University of Utah Health Care Bariatric Surgery Program at University Hospital, Salt Lake City

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